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Thuraya Raises the Remote Access Streaming Bar to 512 Kbps

Aug 06, 2012

Thuraya and Geolink offer broadcasters a faster, more 
reliable and cheaper IT solution
.Thuraya delivers data and voice satellite communications solutions in remote locations for the energy, media, government, NGO and maritime sectors.    
Thuraya Telecommunications Company…

AWO Advocate Robust USCG Arctic Presence

Aug 06, 2012

Crowley Maritime Corp. V-P, testifies on behalf of American Waterways Operators (AWO) to Senate Subcommittee.Bruce Harland, Vice President-Commercial Services of Crowley Maritime Corporation, has testified on behalf of Crowley and the American Waterways Operators (AWO) before the U…

DNB Bank Singapore Appoints Papp

Aug 06, 2012

DNB Bank Singapore appointed Erik Gundersen Papp as its new Regional Head of Asia, Energy & Corporates at its Asian headquarters in Singapore.He will be responsible for the bank’s clients in the energy sector as well as the growing number…

Salerno Appointed to NAMEPA BoD

Aug 06, 2012

Recently Retired USCG VADM Brian Salerno joins NAMEPA Board of Directors; Salerno’s Marine Safety History a Plus for the Association’s Future.The North American Marine Environment Protection Association Founding Chairman, Clay Maitland,…

American Equity Safety Awards Announced

Aug 06, 2012

The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU) 2011 Safety Awards were presented at the annual American Longshore Mutual Association (ALMA) Conference in Grand Cayman on July 30, 2012. The awards are given each year to the best performing…

Port of Liverpool, UK, Container Terminal Gets EIB Finance

Aug 06, 2012

River Mersey'a new terminal, 'Liverpool 2', gets European Investment Bank (EIB) port development loan.Liverpool 2, is due to open in 2015, and the European Investment Bank has agreed to provide almost half the finance for the £305m development…

New Dubai Ferry Route Connects Cruise Terminal

Aug 06, 2012

Dubai Ferry’s new October 2012 route, connects the cruise terminal at Port Rashid with Al Ghubaiba station in Bur Dubai.The new route is part of the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) efforts to upgrade the marine transport services.According to RTA…

Newport News Shipbuilding Introduce Teacher Internships

Aug 06, 2012

Huntington Ingalls Industries have public school educators in SE Virginia participate the 'Career Pathways' program at NNS.Through Career Pathways, NNS partners with public school systems to mentor both students and teachers to enrich schools' curricula…

Korean Shipyard to Build for Scorpio Tankers

Aug 06, 2012

Scorpio Tankers sign letter of intent with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for two tankships.New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has signed a letter of intent with Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for two additional fuel-efficient newbuild vessels at a purchase price of $34…

DFDS Mariners Tweak Engines to Save Fuel

Aug 06, 2012

Engine room crew of DFDS ship 'Petunia Seaways' reduce bunker consumption, enter company's fuel saving competition.North European ferry operator DFDS has said in an internal newsletter that its engine room crews across the fleet are: '.…

Challenges Facing U.S. Private Maritime Security Industry

Aug 06, 2012

US Congressman meets with Skye Maritime to learn of factors inhibiting US private maritime security businesses.Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA), a Marine combat veteran and member for the House Armed Services Committee, met with senior executives at Skye Maritime…

Sea Trucks Sailors Kidnapped in Niger Delta, Guards Killed

Aug 05, 2012

Gunmen have attacked two Sea Truck ships, took 4 hostage, & killed two Nigerian Navy sailors protecting the vessels.The attack happened about 35 nautical miles off the coast of the Niger Delta, a region once beset by militant and criminal…

Qatar Navigation (Milaha) Increases Net Profit in H1 2012

Aug 05, 2012

Qatar Navigation (Milaha) Q.S.C. announce its financial results for the first half of 2012, ending June 30th.Summary financial results are as follows:    •    Operating revenues of QR 1.164 billion vs. QR 1.159 billion for the same period in 2011…

Ailing German Shipyard Appoints New CEO

Aug 05, 2012

Rüdiger Fuchs to become new Chief Executive Officer of P+S Werften, aims to re-define the German shipyard's business model.The experienced industry manager and qualified engineer (Daimler Group, Airbus and Sietas Group) will take over management of the company from Dr…

Chinese to Build its First Polar Research Vessel

Aug 05, 2012

The world’s move north to the Arctic for the exploration of energy resources has attracted global attention of Arctic and non-Arctic states. The newest player: China, which last month announced its plan to design and build its first ever Polar Research Vessel…

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