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Another Fugro Vessels Joins Largest SEEP-Hunting Survey

Jun 29, 2016

Fugro has deployed multi-purpose offshore survey vessel Fugro Gauss to join the Fugro Brasilis offshore Mexico, to help complete the world’s largest seep-hunting survey for multiclient geoscience data company, TGS.Both Fugro vessels are…

JIP Validates DNV GL's Helica Software

Jun 29, 2016

A joint industry project run by DNV GL has replicated stresses measured in an umbilical subjected to tension and bending in full-scale tests, further validating the accuracy of the analysis software Helica. DNV GL’s Helica can analyse thousands of simulations in a matter of minutes…

MENA Renamed Mitsubishi Turbocharger & Engine America

Jun 29, 2016

Effective July 1, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) will change the corporate name of its turbocharger and engine operations base in North America from Mitsubishi Engine North America, Inc. (MENA) to Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine America…

Advanced MacGregor Technology for Polar Research Ship

Jun 29, 2016

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has won an order to supply MacGregor offshore cranes and a Triplex handling system for a 14,300gt polar research vessel being built for the Polar Research Institute of China. Designed by Aker Arctic Finland, it will be the first vessel of its type to be built in China…

ABS to Collaborate with Keppel

Jun 29, 2016

ABS is pursuing multiple major joint development projects (JDPs) with Keppel Offshore & Marine Technology Centre (KOMtech). The JDPs will include topics such as special purpose rigs, data analytics, and subsea technology.Senior managers…

Fundraiser Held for USS Gerald R. Ford Crew

Jun 28, 2016

Blackmer, a company in positive displacement and centrifugal pump and reciprocating compressor technologies, has a relationship with the U.S. Military that dates back to 1914 when it became an official equipment supplier to the Armed Forces…

Hubert Joins the Brunswick Sales Team

Jun 28, 2016

Jeff Hubert has joined the Brunswick Commercial & Government Products (BCGP) sales team as Regional Manager - Eastern U.S. Hubert comes to BCGP as the recently retired Lt. Colonel of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)…

NAMEPA Leadership Transition Underway

Jun 28, 2016

Effective July 1, the Chairmanship of NAMEPA (North American Marine Environment Protection Association) will pass from Founder Clay Maitland, Managing Partner of International Registries Inc., to the American Club’s Joseph Hughes, announced Co-Founder and Executive Director…

Theodorou Joins Navios Partners Board of Directors

Jun 28, 2016

Navios Maritime Partners L.P., an owner and operator of container and dry bulk vessels, has appointed Lampros Theodorou to its Board of Directors, the company announced today. Theodorou founded Garnet & Associates Inc. in 2014 and has been Director since that time…

Construction of new Stockholm Norvik Port Begins

Jun 28, 2016

For Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), one of the world’s leading container terminal operators, Stockholm is strategically important. In April the final permit was obtained to begin construction of the new Stockholm Norvik Port. Ports of Stockholm will build and own the container terminal…

ECDIS Related Detentions on the Rise

Jun 28, 2016

ClassNK has been informed by Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) that during PSC inspections it has been increasingly reported that vessels have been detained because PSCO considers a deficiency regarding ECDIS means evidence of insufficient ISM performance of the vessel…

Straightpoint Names Wille Technical Sales Manager

Jun 27, 2016

Straightpoint Inc. has named Wayne Wille, technical sales manager, bringing over 20 years of lifting industry experience to the manufacturer of force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing load cell equipment.

Breakthrough Fuel Names Cullen Director of Applied Knowledge

Jun 27, 2016

Breakthrough Fuel, a global supply chain management and transportation energy advisory firm, has promoted Daniel Cullen to Director of Applied Knowledge. In his new role, Cullen will oversee the Applied Knowledge team responsible for generating…

Oakland Port Director Signs on for 3 More Years

Jun 27, 2016

Chris Lytle at the helm for gains with airport, seaport, commercial real estate portfolio Port of Oakland Commissioners have awarded Executive Director Chris Lytle a new three-year contract. The agreement means the longtime industry veteran will remain at the helm in Oakland through July 2019…

Peel Ports Boss Named Business Person of the Year

Jun 27, 2016

Peel Ports’ Mark Whitworth praised for leading North West investment program Peel Ports’ chief executive Mark Whitworth has been named as ‘Business Person of the Year’ at the Liverpool Echo Regional Business awards.  The business leader…

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