UTEC, one of the world’s largest independent offshore survey companies, announced today the appointment of Daniel Boone as its Louisiana based Operations Manager. Boone will be based out of UTEC’s Lafayette, La., office. His main responsibilities…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awards state of Texas $1.4-million for repairs to 'Elissa' damaged in hurricane Ike. Wave action and storm surge generated by Ike damaged the structural integrity of Elissa’s hull, weakening it to…
Rilin Group & Daewoo Shiipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to develop Dandong, China, shipbuilding base.Under the agreement, the two groups will jointly invest in and develop the Dandong Shipbuilding Industry Co in order to establish…
The casualty is under tow towards British territorial waters & permission to enter, thence transit towards German port of Wilhelmshaven.MSC FLAMINIA and its accompanying tug boats FAIRMOUNT EXPEDITION (Fairmount Marine) and ANGLIAN SOVEREIGN (L…
The Port of Tyne has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Lloyd's List Global Awards 2012 in the Port Operator of the Year category.This award recognises the company or port that has maintained the highest standards of operational efficiency and customer service throughout the year…
Southampton's role as a UK regional gateway confirmed by arrival of two 13,000 teu container carriers at the same time.Southampton’s strategic role as a regional gateway for the new generation of ultra-large container ships (ULCS) was reinforced…
Port of Rotterdam Authority wants to intensify investment programme for Port Vision 2030 in light of increased financial returns.In the first half year, the Port of Rotterdam Authority result increased by €21 million to €119 million (22%)…
Global Marine Energy lands first export cable from 'Cable Enterprise' at Gwynt y Môr 576 MW offshore wind farm.The cable was landed by GME’s recently launched vessel, Cable Enterprise, and is the first of four export cables to be installed at the project site…
General Dynamics C4 Systems-built Rescue 21 search and rescue communications system formally accepted by USCG Sector Buffalo.The live-saving Rescue 21 system uses advanced direction-finding technologies and digital communications, enabling…
CMR Group has welcomed James Thwaites to its professional team. Thwaites stepped into the newly created role of Group Marketing Manager and will coordinate global marketing efforts for CMR Group. He will lead all activities related to customer/product…
Offshore Marine Management GmbH (OMM GmbH) has announced the appointment of Managing Director Klaus Klingelhöller to the company. Klaus joined OMM GmbH in early July of this year, bringing to the role over 25 years’ experience of working within the renewables industry both on and offshore…
Offshore Marine Management Limited (OMM) will sell the assets of its recently-rebranded personnel supply business, Main Source Offshore People Limited (MSOP) to Atlas Services Group Energy Limited (Atlas). The acquisition will see the transfer of assets including contracts and staff…
On June 27, I testified on behalf of the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) before the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee at a hearing that questioned the Administration’s skirting of the Jones Act during last summer’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) drawdown…
Sub-Capesize sectors, previously better performers than Capes, now face an equally uncertain future according to recent Drewry analysis.Demand for Panamax ships improved over the 2nd quarter 2012, primarily due to an increase in grain volumes and Asian coal imports…
Chinese scientific research ship 'Dayang Yihao' starts research mission with Nigerian & Chinese scientists on board.More than 100 Chinese and Nigerian scientists and officials attended a ceremony at Apapa Harbour, Lagos, on the launching of the cooperative mission…