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ACR to Debut Pathfinder PRO SART at OTC

Apr 30, 2016

An important addition to any commercial vessel’s survival gear kit, the Pathfinder PRO SART is introduced by ACR Electronics, Inc. at this year’s OTC. The new search and rescue transponder expands the broad range of commercial maritime survival products offered by ACR…

Holland America Line Kicks off Seattle's Record Cruise Season

Apr 30, 2016

The Port of Seattle begins the 2016 cruise season welcoming the first ship call, Holland America Cruise Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam. Larger vessels and more cruises will make this the biggest cruise season ever with nearly one million revenue passengers…

Det Norske hit by Revenue Drop

Apr 30, 2016

Det Norske Oljeselskap ASA slumped to an operating loss in the first quarter on significantly lower revenue. The company reported a revenues of $ 205 (Q1 2015: USD 329) million in the first quarter. Production in the same period was 60,600 barrels of oil equivalent per day…

ICS Criticises 'Prestige’ Judgement by Spanish Court

Apr 29, 2016

At a meeting of the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPCF) this week, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has strongly criticised the judgement of the Spanish Supreme Court in the ‘Prestige’ Case.  This judgement (in January 2016…

FCBF Honors Palm Beach Port Director

Apr 29, 2016

Port of Palm Beach Executive Director Manuel Almira was inducted into the Florida Custom Brokers & Forwarders Association Hall of Fame. Almira was recognized and awarded the distinction during the organization’s 57th Annual Gala in Miami, Fla…

WILCO Logistics Bags Townsville Port Safety Works

Apr 29, 2016

WILCO Logistics Pty Ltd has been announced as the successful bid contractor on Breakwater safety works at the Port of Townsville. Minister for Ports Mark Bailey said the overall $1.5 million project will improve navigational safety at the Townsville Port by widening the entrance to the harbour…

Cargotec Logs Higher Profits

Apr 29, 2016

Cargotec's January-March 2016 interim report: Profitability improved according to target  * Strong order intake in Kalmar and Hiab  * MacGregor profitability satisfactory considering current market situation  * Strategy execution proceeding…

Fincantieri Delivers Carnival Vista

Apr 29, 2016

Carnival Vista, the new flagship of the fleet of Carnival Cruise Line, brand of the Carnival Group, was delivered today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone.The ship was presented yesterday evening during a ceremony which was attended…

ANZAC Class Frigate Sustainment Deal Signed

Apr 29, 2016

The Turnbull Government has signed a long-term contract for the sustainment of ANZAC Class Frigates centred in Western Australia. The strategic partnership between BAE Systems Australia Defence Pty Limited, Saab Australia Pty Ltd, Naval…

First Female Deputy Harbor Master at Port of Durban

Apr 28, 2016

One of the first three women in Africa to obtain a Marine Pilot open license in 2011, Pinky Zungu has again made history with her appointment as Transnet National Ports Authority’s first black female Deputy Harbor Master – Nautical for the Port of Durban…

Gulf of Guinea Piracy a ‘Deep Concern’ -UN Security Council

Apr 28, 2016

Rising crime in Gulf of Guinea contrasted with declining East Coast pirates; Presidential statement condemns murders, kidnappings, hostage-taking, as UN Security Council expresses deep concern over piracy The United Nations Security Council…

POSCO Production at Indiana Ports to start in 2017

Apr 28, 2016

Officials from POSCO, the Ports of Indiana and community leaders gathered to break ground today on POSCO's new wire rod processing center at the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville.POSCO is a multinational company headquartered in Pohang, South Korea…

DP World Volume Up 3.7%

Apr 28, 2016

DP World Limited today held its Annual General Meeting for the year ended 31 December 2015.  DP World Chairman, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, made the following statement regarding operational performance in the first quarter of 2016. “DP World Limited handled 15…

Dassault Systèmes Congratulates Oz Naval Deal

Apr 28, 2016

Dassault Systèmes Congratulated DCNS and Australian Government on the historic naval Defense Collaboration                     France-based DCNS has been selected by the Commonwealth of Australia as its preferred partner for the design of the 12 future submarines…

GAC EnvironHull Unveils Fuel Savings Calculator

Apr 28, 2016

Ship owners and operators can now compare fuel cost savings reaped by hull cleaning with GAC EnvironHull’s online fuel savings calculator.A foul-free hull offers the benefits of significantly enhanced fuel efficiency and lower operating costs by reducing resistance in the water…

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