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ATTC Celebrates 75 Years

Mar 11, 2015

In 1940, Jack Walters, Sr. started manufacturing oxy-fuel cutting tips in a makeshift workshop in his home. As the demand for materials and manufacturing brought on by World War II increased, Walters started American Torch Tip Co. (ATTC) in a small…

First of 20 New Ships Delivered to Intermarine

Mar 11, 2015

Transporter of project, breakbulk and heavy lift cargoes, Intermarine, LLC, has begun “Fleet of the Future” deliveries with the addition and maiden voyage of the newbuild Industrial Grand. The 20,000 DWT, 545 foot multipurpose vessel Industrial…

LOC Relocates Florida Office

Mar 11, 2015

Global marine engineering consultant company London Offshore Group Ltd (LOC) opened an office in Houston in 1985, signaling the start of 30 years of involvement in U.S. marine warranty surveying and maritime consulting. In 2002, the group…

Ferguson Group Expands Malaysian Operations

Mar 11, 2015

The Ferguson Group Singapore, global provider of offshore DNV 2.7-1/EN12079 containers, tanks, baskets, reefers, workspace modules and accommodation solutions, is investing further in its Southeast Asia fleet. Headquartered in Loyang Offshore Supply Base…

Senesco Invests in New Welding System

Mar 11, 2015

Senesco Marine Shipyard on the U.S. northeast coast has invested in a more productive and efficient welding system, concluding a deal with Pemamek to deliver a PEMA Welding Portal for the welding of double bottoms and subassemblies. Senesco Marine…

ISS Marks 100,000th Hub Appointment

Mar 11, 2015

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has marked a milestone with its 100,000th hub appointment for Maersk Tankers.For the past week, ISS staff across the company’s global network have been actively following vessel activities to see which tanker would take the golden ticket…

MF Shipping’s Orsel to Keynote WISTA Luncheon

Mar 11, 2015

Karin Orsel, a prominent leader in the shipping industry and President and CEO of MF Shipping Group, will be the keynote speaker at WISTA USA’s tenth annual luncheon, kicking off the Connecticut Maritime Association’s Shipping 2015 conference…

Fugro Opposes Boskalis Legal Action

Mar 11, 2015

Fugro received a writ of summons from Boskalis to force a shareholder vote at its annual shareholders meeting scheduled for 30th April 2015 on a recommendation in respect of one of Fugro's three protective measures, i.e. the Foundation Continuity Fugro ('Stichting Continuïteit Fugro')…

Los Angeles Unveils Plans for Faster Cargo Flow

Mar 11, 2015

A new program that expedites cargo by streamlining container moves is speeding up operations at the Port of Los Angeles. Launched February 25, the 'Peel Off' Program has added a new operational model to the Port to clear the current backlog…

Magnolia Fleet Signs on with Helm CONNECT

Mar 11, 2015

Helm Operations announced today that it has signed on barge fleeting and marine transportation company, Magnolia Fleet LLC to Helm CONNECT Preventive Maintenance. Magnolia Fleet operates 11 push boats, 2 fleets, and midstream fuel operations in New Orleans and Lake Charles…

Tracking Turtles Across Miles of Open Ocean

Mar 11, 2015

Scientists have long known that leatherback sea turtles travel thousands of miles each year through open ocean to get from foraging habitats to nesting beaches and tropical wintering grounds, but how the wanderers find their way has been “an enduring mystery of animal behavior…

Conference to Highlight Advancements in Shipyard Welding

Mar 10, 2015

When it comes to shipbuilding, welding is the most vital and fundamental manufacturing process in the construction of ships and metal hull boats. At the 2015 American Welding Society’s (AWS) 9th semiannual shipbuilding conference to take place April 7-8…

Sanmar Starts Construction at New Shipyard

Mar 10, 2015

Sanmar AS, a tugboat operator and builder in Turkey, has invested in another shipyard. The new shipyard is located in Altinova, where construction has already begun on several vessels. When totally completed, the new shipyard will be approximately 50…

Queen Names P&O Cruises' New Luxury Ship

Mar 10, 2015

P&O Cruises UK’s Britannia, the biggest ship designed exclusively for Britain, was christened today in official naming ceremony; AIDA Cruises’ AIDAprima will begin service later this year, the second of 10 ships scheduled to be delivered to…

Huffman Joins Blank Rome in Houston

Mar 10, 2015

Blank Rome LLP announced that Jay T. Huffman has joined the Firm as an associate in the Maritime, International Trade, and Public Contracts group. He is based in the Firm’s Houston office.  Huffman joins Blank Rome from Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams…

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