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Paragon Announces Early Charter Termination

Feb 01, 2012

Paragon Shipping Inc. announced that Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione SpA, the charterer of the M/V Friendly Seas (the 'Vessel'), a 2008-built 58,779 dwt Supramax bulkcarrier (the 'Charterer'), has continued to fail to provide payment due…

EPA to Help in Shore Clean Up

Feb 01, 2012

EPA To Provide Nearly $10 Million to Clean Up Beaches Across the Nation; The agency launches improved website for beach advisories and closures. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it will provide $9.8 million in grants to 38 states…

Archaeologists Go Deep to Uncover History

Feb 01, 2012

Many universities are adding or expanding their underwater archaeology programs in an effort to give students a broader educational experience and a better understanding of our maritime history. The field of underwater archaeology is expanding…

DMCA Adopts Cruise Safety Measures

Feb 01, 2012

Dubai Maritime City Authority adopts best practices to increase safety and security of cruise ships. New measures implemented in collaboration with Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing.Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the maritime government entity charged with regulating…

Ocean Safety appoints Aberdeen representative

Feb 01, 2012

The UK’s largest independent marine safety equipment supplier, Ocean Safety, has made a key new appointment on the east coast of Scotland to support the company’s commercial safety equipment supply in the region. Aidan Morrissey will join…

Paperless Navigation & Comms Solution Launched

Feb 01, 2012

Consilium and Orange launch Current At Sea, a paperless maritime navigation and communication solution. Current At Sea improves safety, allows efficient communications, reduces costs and enables ECDIS compliance Consilium and Orange…

ABS Nautical Systems Wins Two International Contracts

Feb 01, 2012

ABS Nautical Systems Nets Two New Clients. ABS Nautical Systems has signed a contract with Samson Maritime Ltd. for the use of its NS5 software.   Located in Mumbai, Samson Maritime Ltd., owns and operates a fleet of offshore supply vessels…

Star Capital: New Owner of the civilian Blohm + Voss

Feb 01, 2012

With the deal officially closed on January 31, 2012, the sale of the civilian Blohm + Voss companies – Blohm + Voss Industries, Blohm + Voss Repair and Blohm + Voss Shipyards (plus their subsidiaries) – to the UK investment company Star Capital Partners (SCP) is now complete…

Björk.Eklund Group changes to Greencarrier AB

Feb 01, 2012

The Björk.Eklund Group is changing its name to Greencarrier AB with effect from February 1, 2012. Previously the Greencarrier name had only been used by companies that formed part of Greencarrier Freight Services, the division of the Björk.Eklund…

This Day in Naval History - 31 January

Jan 31, 2012

From the Navy News Service:  1944 - A U.S. amphibious landing takes place on Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. 1961 - Lt. Cmdr. Samuel Lee Gravely Jr. becomes the first African-American to command a combat ship, USS Falgout (DER 324)…

Gibbs Brothers Medal to Keane Jr.

Jan 31, 2012

Stevens alum Robert G. Keane Jr. (M. Eng. ’67) will receive the Gibbs Brothers Medal from the National Academy of Sciences, a nonprofit institution that recognizes achievement in science and provides science, technology and health policy advice to the federal government and other organizations…

Successful North Sea Methanol Monitoring Trial

Jan 31, 2012

LUX Assure launches chemical monitoring product after successful field trial with North Sea Operator.LUX Assure, a company specialising in the development of chemical monitoring technologies for the oil and gas industry, has launched its…

GAC China Launches New Pollution Control Service

Jan 31, 2012

GAC China launched a new specialist service to help ship owners comply with stringent new anti-pollution regulations that come into force at the country’s ports on March 1, 2012. Under the China Maritime Safety Agency (MSA) rules, owners and…

Work Boats Exchange: New Hosted Commercial Marine Buyer's Event

Jan 31, 2012

Maritime Reporter will act as exclusive sponsoring publication for Work Boats Exchange at the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale.  Global Exchange Events, a rising star in the creation of industry-leading Hosted Buyer Events, is redefining commercial…

Boston Whaler Introduces Cutting Edge Pilothouse

Jan 31, 2012

Boston Whaler debuts cutting-edge new 285 Conquest Pilothouse.With Boston Whaler’s landmark release of the 285 Conquest Pilothouse, the boatbuilder firmly establishes itself as an industry leader in boating innovation. Featuring Boston Whaler’s first-ever pilothouse configuration…

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