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Brazil Prosecutors Charge 12 in SBM Offshore Graft Scheme

Dec 17, 2015

Brazilian prosecutors on Thursday charged 12 people with a bribery scheme involving Dutch firm SBM Offshore NV, the world's top leaser of oil production ships, and state oil firm Petroleo Brasileiro SA .  Police said they had four arrest orders as part of the scheme…

Highest Funding for Corps, Navigation Programs

Dec 17, 2015

WCI today applauded the work of negotiators to reach a final agreement last night for an FY 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill that funds the Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works program under the Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill.…

Great Lakes Towing, Shipyard Announces Hiring Push

Dec 17, 2015

The Great Lakes Towing Company & Great Lakes Shipyard announced it is now hiring with 50 jobs currently available. The shipyard is now seeking candidates to fill a range of positions including naval architects, shipyard welders and pipe fitters…

Statoil Welcomes Paris Agreement

Dec 16, 2015

On 12 December the world’s leaders agreed on an ambitious plan to address climate change. Statoil welcomes the agreement and is well positioned to play our part in the transition to a low carbon future.“Statoil has called for an effective international climate agreement…

Sr Management Restructuring at Rolls Royce

Dec 16, 2015

Rolls-Royce is today announcing a new senior management structure as the first step in the wide-ranging restructuring announced on 12 November 2015. The move will simplify the organisation, drive operational excellence and reduce cost; ensuring…

NOIA Rebuts “Red Herring” Study on Atlantic Development

Dec 16, 2015

NOIA President Randall Luthi issued the following statement regarding a report released today by SELC which attempts to discredit an earlier study by Quest Offshore: “The Quest Study estimates the potential for jobs, economic activity…

VLCC Earnings Set for Strong Growth

Dec 16, 2015

MSI’s proprietary tanker market model predicts firm earnings scenario in first half of next year before weight of fleet growth starts to suppress ratesLondon, December 15, 2015. The latest Tanker Freight Forecaster from Maritime Strategies…

Antwerp Port Makes Big Impression in India

Dec 16, 2015

A few months ago the Essar Group from India decided to buy back the shares from her daughter company Essar Ports Limited (EPL). Port of Antwerp International (PAI), the international consulting and investment subsidiary of Antwerp Port Authority…

Danos Appoints 3 to Sr. Positions

Dec 15, 2015

Danos announces the hiring of Marc Distefano, John Danos and Jack Roszelle to leadership positions with the company. “We welcome Marc, John and Jack to the Danos team,” said CEO and President Hank Danos. “Their expertise and experience…

ClassNK Certifies More Indian Ship Recyclers

Dec 15, 2015

Classification society ClassNK has issued Statements of Compliance (SoC) to two ship recycling facilities in Gujarat, India, Shree Ram Vessel Scrap Pvt. Ltd and Leela Ship Recycling Pvt. Ltd, verifying that the facilities are in line with the…

DP World to Tackle Illegal Wildlife Trade

Dec 15, 2015

Global marine terminal operator DP World has agreed to a set of 11 principles designed to help tackle the US$ 19 billion illegal wildlife trade.In a groundbreaking meeting in London last week, members of the United for Wildlife International…

Maritime Sector Split on Paris Climate Deal

Dec 15, 2015

International shipping groups remain divided over how to reduce carbon emissions after being left out of the climate-change pact reached over the weekend in Paris, reports WSJ. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing the global shipping industry…

Ship Officers Charged in Oil Discharge Cover Up

Dec 14, 2015

A federal grand jury in Greenville, North Carolina, has returned a nine-count indictment charging two engineering officers employed by Oceanfleet Shipping Limited with crimes relating to the illegal discharge of oily wastes directly into the sea…

Shippers Welcome ‘Paris Agreement’

Dec 14, 2015

The global shipping industry, represented by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) throughout the United Nations Climate Change Conference, greatly welcomes the ‘Paris Agreement’, adopted unanimously on 12 December by 195 nations. The…

IACS Council Establishes Cyber Panel

Dec 14, 2015

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has created a Cyber Panel to lend support and resources to address what has become a key industry issue.IACS panels represent the top tier of the Association's issue-specific bodies…

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