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New VIKING ETSO transport suit tough to beat

Feb 11, 2015

“When it comes to passenger suits for helicopter transfer, there are a number of commonly used materials and features that are well-suited to the task,” says Jens Peter Kruse, Vice President, PPE at leading maritime and fire safety equipment…

Adani's Commission Tuna Tekra Bulk Terminal at Kandla

Feb 11, 2015

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer and part of Adani Group, a global integrated player, today said it had commissioned a bulk terminal at Tuna Tekra, Kanda Port, with an annual handling capacity of over 20 million tonnes…

Bertling on Rapid Growth Trajectory in India

Feb 11, 2015

As the Indian economy shows signs of green shoots Bertling Logistics India Private Ltd., the country's only project logistic multi-national has etched out strategic plans to consolidate its multifarious activities in order to gear for a major…

Teekay LNG Partners Report 4Q & FY 2014 Earnings

Feb 11, 2015

Teekay LNG Partners L.P. plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year of 2014 before market open on Thursday, February 19, 2015.The Partnership also plans to host a conference call on Friday, February 20…

U.S. West Coast Port Ops Resume

Feb 10, 2015

U.S. West Coast port operations resumed in full on Monday after shipping companies halted loading and unloading of freighters for the weekend, citing chronic cargo backups that shippers and dockworkers have blamed on each other during months of labor tensions…

CGC Alex Haley Returns from 70-day Bering Sea Patrol

Feb 10, 2015

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley returned to Kodiak Sunday following a successful 70-day deployment patrolling more than 10,800 miles throughout the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.Alex Haley, known as the “Bulldog of the Bering…

Incentive for Cargotec Management

Feb 10, 2015

The Board of Directors has approved a new long-term incentive programme for key personnel of Cargotec for 2015 - 2018. The programme is similar in form to the one approved one year ago covering 2014 - 2017. The purpose of the programme is to increase Cargotec's profitability…

IMO Training for Mariners in the Arctic Finalised

Feb 10, 2015

The IMO has now agreed on training requirements for seafarers navigating Arctic and Antarctic waters. The requirements are to enhance safety of navigation in polar areas and to ensure that the crew is prepared for the special conditions.Last week…

Hong Kong - Macau Yacht Races

Feb 10, 2015

Yacht races between Hong Kong and Macau will take place on 19 February 2015 (Thursday) and 21 February 2015 (Saturday). About 20 sailing boats are expected to participate in the races.The outbound trip from Hong Kong to Macau will start…

Viking Star Succeeds In Sea Trials

Feb 10, 2015

There is no question that Viking Ocean Cruises is launching an exceptionally innovative series of new ocean-going vessels, layered on its successful series of river cruise vessels, notably the Viking Longships. This list of innovations is a long one…

Fortis to Host Inaugural U.S. Investor Day on April 1

Feb 10, 2015

Fortis Inc. will host its inaugural U.S. Investor Day on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in New York.  The following senior executives will provide an overview and update on Fortis operations, recent developments and strategic outlook:• Barry Perry…

Vard Holdings 4Q & FY 2014 Results, Teleconference

Feb 10, 2015

Vard Holdings Limited will release its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2014, before market opens on Friday, 27 February 2015.Senior management will host a results teleconference, details of which are as follows:Date : Friday…

Second Shipping Exec Sentenced for Price Fixing

Feb 09, 2015

Second ocean shipping executive pleads guilty to price fixing on ocean shipping services for cars and trucks A former executive of Japan-based Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (K-Line) pleaded guilty Friday, February 6, and was sentenced to 14 months in a U…

Lund to Start Earlier as BG Group Chief

Feb 09, 2015

BG Group plc informed today that Helge Lund will join the Company as Chief Executive and an Executive Director with effect from February 9, 2015.  This is ahead of the previously announced start date of March 2, 2015.Lund’s start date…

Wärtsilä DF Engines for Shell's Bunker Vessel

Feb 09, 2015

A specialized LNG Bunker vessel to be built at the STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Company yard in South Korea on behalf of Shell will be powered by Wärtsilä DF dual-fuel engines. The ship will be used to deliver gas to LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) fuelled vessels in Northwest Europe…

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