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Nortech Solutions Launches In The North East

May 17, 2011

Nortech Solutions, an engineering design and project management company, has launched in the North East with ambitious plans to generate jobs and bring prestige projects to the area.The company has been set up by Bryan Bunn, an engineer…

Hydrex US: Fully operational in North America

May 16, 2011

The Hydrex office in Clearwater, Florida, in the Tampa Bay area is fully established and ready to mobilize immediately. The office has a fast-response center that is equipped with a full range of diving support equipment and everything needed…

Spain Promotes the Candidacy of Esteban Pacha of IMO

May 16, 2011

•    Is the only candidate with professional maritime training and has an extensive career in the shipping industry and internationally •    Spanish Minister of Development Mr José Blanco highlights that is 'the most experienced candidate…

IMarEST Welcomes Castrol Marine's Marine Partner Status

May 16, 2011

Castrol Marine has renewed the Corporate Membership of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology’s (IMarEST) Marine Partners initiative.“If there is one thing better than acquiring a new member of the Marine Partner scheme…

BMT WBM Simplifies Flood Warnings

May 16, 2011

To better prepare residents and emergency services of an impending flood, BMT WBM, a subsidiary of BMT Group, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy has further enhanced its flood modelling software…

Diana Shipping Acquires Panamax Dry Bulk Carrier

May 13, 2011

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX), a global shipping transportation company specializing in dry bulk cargoes, today announced that it has agreed to purchase from an unaffiliated third party the MV 'Corona', a 2007 built Panamax dry bulk carrier of 73…

Wilhelmsen Ships Service Customer Magazine

May 13, 2011

The first issue of the Customer Magazine for 2011 has been sent to our international network. All our offices around the world will be distributing them to customers within the next few days.The Wilhelmsen Ships Service Customer Magazine…

Dr. Fleming President of BMT Fleet

May 12, 2011

BMT Fleet Technology Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Gordon Fleming as President. A former Canadian Naval Officer…

Focus On China: Refineries, Pipelines And Vessel Supply

May 11, 2011

China’s demand for imported oil is, and will, continue to be one of the key influences on the tanker market, according to industry experts Braemar Shipping Services plc. Demand growth in the country has progressed at an unprecedented pace over the last decade…

Maersk Line Interim Management Statement

May 11, 2011

Revenue for the period increased by 10% to USD 14.5bn (USD 13.2bn), primarily due to higher container freight rates, container volumes and oil prices. The profit for the period increased by 82% to USD 1.2bn (USD 0.6bn) and was driven by better operational performance in most business units…

Wilhelmsen Watching Cruise and Energy Markets

May 11, 2011

“While the shape of the shipping industry in North America is fairly stable, we are expecting more global demand for our services from our cruise and offshore customers,” comments Philip Bannerman, Sales Director for Wilhelmsen Ships Service in the Americas…

NCDOT Announces Launch Of North Carolina Maritime Strategy

May 10, 2011

RALEIGH —The North Carolina Department of Transportation today announced the launch of the North Carolina Maritime Strategy planning study. The Governor’s Logistics Task Force recommended a study be initiated to evaluate the current and future role ports play…

ABS Nautical Systems Continues To Grow In Egyptian Market

May 10, 2011

HOUSTON, Texas - ABS Nautical Systems today announced that they have been selected as the fleet management software provider for Arab Maritime Petroleum Transport Company (AMPTC). AMPTC owns and operates a fleet of LPG Carriers, Crude Oil Tankers…

Braemar Announcement - Tony Pegum

May 10, 2011

After 27 years of dedicated service Tony Pegum, Managing Director of Braemar Seascope Pty Ltd, has decided to leave the company and shipbroking. Tony has been a great servant to the shipbroking industry both in Australia and internationally…

Saipem: BOD Appoints Chairman, CEO, Deputy CEO

May 10, 2011

San Donato Milanese, 9 May 2011 - The Board of Directors of Saipem S.p.A., convened and following the resolutions taken by the Shareholders’ Meeting on May 4, 2011, approved the appointments of the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and CEO and Deputy CEO of Saipem S…

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