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Scorpio Tankers' Buyback Plan, Newbuild Delivery

May 30, 2015

Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced today (i) a new $250 million Securities Buyback Program, (ii) that it has recently taken delivery of an MR product tanker and (iii) that it will not exercise the options to purchase two LR2s currently under…

Great Barrier Reef Kept Off UNESCO 'Danger' List

May 30, 2015

A heritage committee of the UNESCO cultural agency stopped short of placing Australia's Great Barrier Reef on an 'in danger' list, but the ruling on Friday raised long-term concerns about its future.The long-awaited ruling by UNESCO's…

Seafarers Support Project Launched in the Philippines

May 29, 2015

The Mission to Seafarers has launched a new welfare support project for families in the seafaring heartland of Manila in the Philippines. The number of seafarers that come from the Far East is thought to be around 37 percent of all ratings and…

Wärtsilä Acquires L-3 MSI

May 29, 2015

Wärtsilä completes acquisition of L-3 Marine Systems International  Wärtsilä Corporation announced that its acquisition of the Germany based L-3 Marine Systems International (MSI) has been finalized and control of the company will be transferred to Wärtsilä with effect from June 1…

BWTS Newcomer Sees Early Success

May 29, 2015

Norwegian manufacturer of ballast water treatment systems MMC Green Technology reports it has sold more than 70 systems since going commercial with its MMC BWMS two years ago, 40 of which have already been installed on board vessels worldwide…

New Hires at Dan-Bunkering

May 29, 2015

Dan-Bunkering (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. ihas announced that Sara Scaramelli has been employed as Bunker Trader as per May 4, 2015. Scarmelli is originally from Italy, but has been living in the UK, the Netherlands and Singapore respectively for…

Raytheon Anschütz Expands US operations

May 29, 2015

Raytheon Company announced the launch of its new subsidiary, Raytheon Anschuetz USA LLC, located in San Diego, Calif.  According to the company, Raytheon Anschuetz USA LLC aims to reinforce customer care and support for Raytheon Anschütz…

ClassNK Renews IMarEST Partnership

May 29, 2015

ClassNK has announced an improved partnership with the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) which is set to see the company benefit from a collaborative program to support the professional development of staff, as well as raising profile within the marine sector…

Imtech Appoints Neven as VP

May 29, 2015

Imtech Marine Canada has announced that Gerry Neven has been appointed as Vice-President, Industrial and Governmental Affairs.Neven, previously CEO/Managing Director of Imtech’s subsidiary Techsol Marine, will join the Imtech Marine Canada…

Kalmar to Debut its latest at TOC Europe Exhibition

May 29, 2015

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will introduce yet another port industry first during the upcoming TOC Europe exhibition in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. On 9 June, ONE is coming.  Automation is widely accepted as the way towards improved productivity…

SENER holds a FORAN seminar in Wuhan, China

May 29, 2015

The ‘FORAN new modules, new functions and FEM-Link (Hypermesh) Seminar’ was held on April 23rd in Wuhan. SENER is playing a big role in China, where it has been promoting the FORAN System for many years.Through the seminar, important new enhancements in its shipbuilding CAD/CAM System FORAN…

L.A., Long Beach Create Supply Chain Working Groups

May 29, 2015

Seeking new supply chain efficiencies, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have announced the creation of working groups focusing on peak operations and terminal optimization to develop ways to strengthen the competitiveness of the San Pedro Bay port complex…

Adm. Swift Takes Command of Pacific Fleet

May 29, 2015

Adm. Scott H. Swift returned to his home state and relieved Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. as commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 27.'The magnitude of this moment is not lost on me…

Lerwick Port Promoting Shetland Fishing Industry

May 29, 2015

The importance of investment in the Shetland fishing industry has been highlighted today by Lerwick Port Authority Chief Executive, Sandra Laurenson.The industry – white fish, pelagic, shellfish and aquaculture – is the biggest single contributor to the islands' economy…

Navios to Expand Fleet with Two VLCCs

May 29, 2015

Monaco-based tanker owner and operator Navios Maritime Midstream Partners (NAP) plans to launch syndication of a USD 205 million Term Loan B to finance the purchase of up to two very large crude carriers.  Apart from financing the purchase…

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