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Australia Join Operation RENDER SAFE

Oct 22, 2014

Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have arrived in Bougainville to address a potentially deadly legacy posed by unexploded ordnance from past conflicts as part of Operation RENDER SAFE 2014.HMAS Choules is in the vicinity of Torokina…

Total CEO Killed in Moscow Runway Accident

Oct 21, 2014

Private jet collided with snow plow during takeoff; Total's CEO a defender of Moscow policies. Insiders Boisseau and Pouyanne long seen as potential successors.The chief executive of French oil major Total, Christophe de Margerie, was killed…

Key to Somalia's Recovery

Oct 21, 2014

Piracy, terrorism and criminal activities originating in Somalia can only be addressed by creating a climate of security, engagement and empowerment that will encourage home grown businesses, international investment and alternative employment for Somalia’s young people…

Long Beach Port Honors OOCL Executive

Oct 21, 2014

Andrew Tung, CEO and Managing Director of Orient Overseas Container Line, was presented today with the prestigious “Port Pilot Award” by the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners.Tung is the 77th recipient of the award, which is presented…

Union workers Strike at Glencore Coal Mine

Oct 20, 2014

South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Monday its members had downed tools at the Koornfontein coal mine operated by Glencore in a dispute over pay.The NUM said in a statement the strike began on Friday after talks brokered by a government mediator were deadlocked…

Frontline appoints Macleod as new CEO

Oct 20, 2014

Crude oil tanker firm Frontline, part of shipping tycoon John Fredriksen's business empire, appointed Robert Hvide Macleod as chief executive to replace Jens Martin Jensen, the firm said on Monday.Jensen, who was elected to the Frontline board last month…

Maduro Says Venezuela's 2015 Budget to Put Oil at $60

Oct 19, 2014

Venezuela's 2015 budget will be based on a target oil price of $60 dollars per barrel, President Nicolas Maduro said on Friday night, but he repeated expectations that prices will recover.Venezuela routinely underestimates oil prices…

Can Oil & Gas Superpower Lead on Climate Change?

Oct 19, 2014

A day before President Barack Obama addressed the United Nations to declare the nation is 'stepping up to the plate' to tackle climate change, nearly 400,000 protesters jammed New York City streets in a climate change march. Many held signs calling for an end to fracking…

USS Constitution Not to Set Sail Until 2018

Oct 19, 2014

The crew of USS Constitution embarked on their final Boston Harbor underway demonstration aboard Old Ironsides this year, Oct. 17.Constitution set out into the harbor for her fifth and final underway of 2014 at 10 a.m. with more than 600 guests in attendance aboard America's 'Ship of State…

USCG Rescue Two from Their Diabled Sailboats

Oct 18, 2014

The Coast Guard rescued two people Friday after both of their sailboats became disabled approximately five miles west of the Chesapeake Bridge Tunnel near Hampton.Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads received a call from Hampton Police dispatch at approximately 3:50 a…

Open Ship a Success

Oct 18, 2014

Amaliekajen was buzzing with life during Culture Night, when the Danish Maritime Authority’s vessel Poul Løwenørn lowered the gangway and invited everyone interested on board.Many interested visitors turned up to see the Danish Maritime…

SCI onto Gujarat Coastal & Exim Container Trades

Oct 17, 2014

The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI), a Government of India Enterprise, hosted an interactive session on Coastal & Exim container trades of Gujarat on 9th October, 2014 at Courtyard Marriott, Ahmedabad.Shri Arun Kumar Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of SCI…

Ophir CFO Departs, Cost-Cutting cited

Oct 17, 2014

Ophir Energy's chief financial officer, Lisa Mitchell, will leave the company on Nov. 19 after her job was made redundant as part of a cost-saving reorganisation of the board announced in August, the company said on Friday.The oil explorer…

European Commission VP Welcomes European Shipping Week

Oct 16, 2014

European Transport Commissioner and Vice President of the European Commission Siim Kallas voiced his support for the launch of European Shipping Week, claiming it will help to raise the profile of shipping in Brussels 'and allow for a good interaction…

Rugby Legend to Speak at Mersry Maritime

Oct 16, 2014

Mersey Maritime’s monthly business network ‘Face-2-Face’ continues to grow from strength to strength with the organizers expecting a sell out at their forthcoming November 4 event thanks to a famous guest presenter. Record-breaking former…

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