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Can the Green Approach to Shipping be Profitable?

Aug 29, 2014

In recent times, growing concern about the state of the world’s oceans and the impact that shipping has on quality of the air has led to ever more legislation on emissions. As such, the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and Colfax Fluid Handling…

Rosneft Restores Meteorological Observations System in Kara Sea

Aug 28, 2014

As part of a large-scale summer Arctic research expedition 'Kara-Summer - 2014' a meteorological station was installed that meets the latest modern requirements for such equipment, on the island of Uedinenie. Thus, the expedition organized by…

Policy Uncertainty Threatens to Slow Renewable Energy Momentum

Aug 28, 2014

IEA forecast sees renewable power as a cost-competitive option in an increasing number of cases, but facing growing risks to deployment over the medium term.The expansion of renewable energy will slow over the next five years unless policy uncertainty is diminished…

SHIPPINGInsight Extends Early-bird Registration

Aug 28, 2014

SHIPPINGInsight 2014 is extending the deadline for early-bird registration to Sept. 15.Attendees registering online at www.shippinginsight.com/choose-event prior to midnight Sept. 15 can receive discounts up to $400 for the event, which takes place Sept…

ARENA Supporting Bright Ideas in Solar R&D

Aug 28, 2014

The Australian Government today announced $21.5 million funding for 12 cutting edge R&D projects that will keep Australia at the forefront of solar research. Parliamentary Secretary for Industry Bob Baldwin made the announcement at an Australian…

MARAD Evaluates Natural Gas v. Conventional Fuel Emissions

Aug 28, 2014

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) informs it has released a study that evaluates total fuel cycle emissions for natural gas versus conventional marine fuels. This study was conducted as a part of MARAD’s Maritime Environmental & Technology Assistance program…

INMEX and SMM India on the Crest of a Wave

Aug 27, 2014

Global exhibition organizers join forces to launch Indian subcontinent’s largest maritime event – INMEX SMM IndiaTaking advantage of the expected growth the Indian maritime industry is set to witness over the next six years, Informa Exhibitions…

RMSpumptools Appoints Boeri VP of Sales

Aug 27, 2014

RMSpumptools, specialists innovative artificial lift technology, has announced the appointment of electrical connector specialist Ted Boeri as vice president of global sales.One of the industry’s leading names in electrical connectors, Boeri…

Bibby Offshore Expands in Norway

Aug 27, 2014

Bibby Offshore announced its continued international expansion with the opening of an office in Stavanger, Norway. The Norwegian office for Bibby Offshore will be headed by Arne Lier.Bibby Offshore has a leading subsea services position in the U…

Report: Ports Lack Maintenance Support

Aug 27, 2014

The latest Barometer Report from Trelleborg has revealed a huge gap in the maintenance requirements of port owners and operators, and the support that suppliers are able to provide. While 75% of those surveyed think that it’s essential or important…

Trojan Marinex BWTS Earns USCG AMS Acceptance

Aug 26, 2014

Trojan Marinex ballast water treatment system receives U.S. Coast Guard AMS acceptance for all water qualitiesTrojan Technologies’ Trojan Marinex ballast water treatment (BWT) product suite is one of the few to receive United States Coast…

DNV GL’s Arctic Map Shows Complex Risk Picture

Aug 26, 2014

The world’s need for energy is driving interest in further industrial activity in the Arctic, yet the region’s conditions are highly variable depending on the type of activity, location and time of year. This creates a complex risk picture. DNV GL…

Next Generation Compressors to the Norwegian Market

Aug 26, 2014

ATR Group is set to introduce new compressor technology to the Norwegian market following a £7 million investment in its rental fleet.  The company’s Power Solutions division is one of the only organizations supplying the DNV 2.7-2 NORSOK…

ABS Opens Office in Beijing

Aug 26, 2014

ABS, a global provider of classification services to the marine and offshore industries, announces the opening of a new office in Beijing. This move shows ABS' determination in expanding best-in-class service for the Chinese market. This new office will allow further collaboration with government…

Self-Pilot Personal Submarine to Launch in Monaco

Aug 25, 2014

DeepFlight announced it will introduce a new type of personal submarine at the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show. The company said its new product, the DeepFlight Dragon, is the most compact, lightweight personal submarine on the market, and is so intuitive…

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