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BIMCO wants IMO to Cut Red Tape

Nov 29, 2014

BIMCO has today announced its support for a report identifying ways to reduce red tape for shipping which will be presented to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) next week in London.The report comes from the Ad Hoc Steering Group for Reducing Administrative Requirements (SG-RAR)…

USCG Medevacs Man From Sailboat off NC Coast

Nov 28, 2014

The Coast Guard medevaced an injured 62-year-old man from his sailboat Thursday approximately 100 miles east of Kill Devil Hills.Watchstanders at the Fifth Coast Guard District command center in Portsmouth, Virginia, received notification at approximately 8:30 p…

ESSA's Fleet Upgradation Environmental Driven

Nov 28, 2014

State-controlled Exportadora de Sal SA de CV of Mexico ('ESSA'), one of the world’s largest salt exporters with a 10-million-ton annual production, has strengthened its commitment to the continued protection of its operating environment with…

PSA Chairman Receives Belgium Award

Nov 28, 2014

On 27 November 2014, PSA Group Chairman Fock Siew Wah was conferred the national distinction ‘Commander of the Order of the Crown’ from His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium for his merit, dedication and services rendered to the Kingdom of Belgium…

MSC Magnifica Completes Drydocking at Damen Shiprepair

Nov 28, 2014

After a very fast and successful 17-day drydocking the cruise ship MSC Magnifica left Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam (part of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion) for Hamburg on schedule to start her next cruise. Next week (December 2) another cruise…

High Seas Becoming Less Secure

Nov 28, 2014

Despite the significant reduction in piracy attacks over the last few years it is now widely accepted by the maritime community that the safety of the High Seas cannot always be guaranteed by Governments. The future of security in the marine…

USCG Suspend Search for Crabber Near Anacortes, Wash.

Nov 27, 2014

The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a crabber reported overdue near Anacortes, Wednesday.Dean Harvey, 48, of Bremerton, remains missing. Search crews spent 24 hours completing a total of 24 searches that covered a 909 square mile area with no signs of Harvey…

NAVCENT Commander Recognizes Journey of Hope Sailors

Nov 27, 2014

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet, Combined Maritime Forces, Vice Adm. John. W. Miller, recognized the accomplishments of three special-needs sailors from the Kuwaiti ship, Journey of Hope, during a port visit in Bahrain…

NYK Holds 8th Environmental Management Conference

Nov 27, 2014

NYK welcomed about 60 environmental supervisors from 47 NYK Group companies to the group’s annual Environmental Management Conference in Tokyo. NYK holds this conference with NYK Group companies to share information on environmental practices…

USCG & Ocean Safety Rescue Kayakers on Molokini Crater

Nov 25, 2014

The Coast Guard and Ocean Safety rescued two kayakers trapped on Molokini Crater Monday. Watchstanders at Sector Honolulu Command Center received notification at 3:20 p.m. from Maui Fire Department of two kayakers who were beset by weather and were forced onto the rocks on Molokini Crater…

Foster Wheeler Wins US Contract for HRSGs

Nov 25, 2014

Amec Foster Wheeler today announces that BHI Co., Ltd., a licensee of its Global Power Group, has been awarded a contract by a prominent US power producer to design and supply two Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs) in the United States…

Hamburg Süd Headquarters Being Expanded

Nov 25, 2014

On 21 November 2014, Hamburg Süd laid the foundation stone for the extension to the shipping company’s headquarters in Hamburg. The new building is going up at Willy-Brandt-Straße (WBS) 63 and 65 on the plots adjacent to the traditional Hamburg Süd head office (WBS 59 and 61)…

Thompson Joins Rand Logistics’ Board of Directors

Nov 24, 2014

Rand Logistics, Inc. announced that its board of directors has appointed Kirk Thompson as a Class II director. Thompson, the current chairman of the board of JB Hunt Transport Services Inc., brings the number of directors to six and is the first…

Ineos to Add Talent to Support North Sea Expansion

Nov 24, 2014

North Sea oil and gas would supply INEOS plants in Europe; advertised positions include CEO, geologist, engineer. Swiss-based petrochemical and refining company Ineos is looking to expand into North Sea oil and gas production by hiring a number of senior and mid-level staff…

USCG Medevacs 80 Yr-Old Near Lake Michigan

Nov 24, 2014

A Coast Guard aircrew medically evacuated an 80-year-old man off Beaver Island in Lake Michigan Sunday night.The man’s name is not being released.At 5:40 p.m., emergency medical personnel on Beaver Island contacted a search and rescue…

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