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Dynamic Positioning in Ice Research Project Gets Green Light

Jul 02, 2012

Kongsberg Maritime DP and simulation systems provide foundation for improving ice operations.The final piece of a CAD $8.5 million research project to improve DP operations in ice fell into place on May 23, 2012 when the Government of Canada announced a contribution of $3…

Atlas Signs Agreement With Thunderbird

Jul 02, 2012

Atlas has announced a new partnership agreement with Thunderbird business school to become their first global partner in the UK.  The Aberdeen-headquartered firm has joined forces with Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale…

Sea Marshals Expands Operations Center

Jul 02, 2012

Sea Marshals has expanded its UK Operations Centre and introduced the latest tracking technology to protect vessels under its protection. The company has transferred its Operations Centre to larger premises in Cardiff to accommodate its growing team of security consultants…

Silver Ships Delivers Patrol Boats to NC Sheriffs

Jun 29, 2012

Silver Ships, Inc. recently delivered two 27’ Patrol Boats to the New Hanover and Brunswick County Sheriff’s Departments. The vessels will be tasked with patrolling the Intracoastal Waterways, the Cape Fear River and coastal waters as well…

Universities, Environmentalists get Help From Underwater Cameras

Jun 28, 2012

More universities and environmental groups are using underwater video systems to assist in their research and monitoring operations. These cameras can be very useful tools in studying benthic habitats and marine organisms, and to monitor the impact of pollution on the environment…

Moore Stephens Strengthens Regulatory Advisory Team

Jun 28, 2012

Moore Stephens has further strengthened its regulatory advisory capability with the appointment of John Westlake as compliance manager.John Westlake has a broad perspective of the insurance industry acquired through a variety of roles, which…

SBS Names Colter as VP Finance

Jun 27, 2012

Global transportation provider SBS Worldwide has appointed Certified Public Accountant Don Colter as Vice President of Finance, USA.In his new role, Mr. Colter is tasked with strengthening the financial function of the company’s US business…

Seafarers Awareness Week

Jun 27, 2012

Seafarers Awareness Week hopes to raise awareness of the dangerous and vital work seafarers do to keep Britain afloat. This week (25 June-1 July) is Seafarers Awareness Week and the UK’s leading maritime welfare charity Seafarers UK alongside…

Ed Timmes Joins General Dynamics

Jun 27, 2012

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems today announced that Edward A. Timmes, Jr., has joined the company as vice president of its Intelligence Systems business in its Cyber Systems division.  General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD)…

Changing of the Guard at Tidewater Inc.

Jun 26, 2012

Tidewater Chief Taylor Retires After Era of Fleet Growth; Jeff Platt Steps into the Top SpotDean Taylor bid farewell to his post as Tidewater Inc.'s chief executive officer on May 31, following a prosperous, far-flung career of 34 years at the New Orleans-based company…

EPA Guidance on Fuel Availability Off N. America

Jun 26, 2012

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released interim guidance for ship owners and operators clarifying how the U.S. government will implement fuel availability provisions when ships are unable to obtain fuel that meets standards protecting against sulfur pollution along the coast…

"Do Not Work for Substandard Companies" Jamaica Urges Seafarers

Jun 26, 2012

Seafarers need to take an active role in helping the international community to win the battle against substandard shipping.  That’s the message from the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) on the international Day of the Seafarer today (June 25)…

Laborde Welcomes Marine Salesman

Jun 26, 2012

Expanding its sales force, Laborde Products brings on a new salesman.  David DiSalvo will handle diesel equipment sales and marketing.  He will serve the Gulf Coast and inland rivers territories. 'In this position, I hope to establish a presence in new areas…

Stricken Liberian Tanker Finds Refuge in Bahrain

Jun 26, 2012

The General Organization of Sea Ports (GOP) said that the Liberian vessel -- MV Stolt Valor -- was granted permission to take refuge in Bahrain’s waters. The operation to move the tanker to the Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) began early on Tuesday June 26…

Trinity Offshore Re-Brands as TY Offshore

Jun 25, 2012

John Dane III presented TY Offshore to the maritime industries. The re-branding of the company from Trinity Offshore to TY Offshore is intended to provide clear market positioning for the leading Mississippi-based designer and builder of commercial tugs…

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