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Bibby Offshore Expands

May 20, 2014

Bibby Offshore  announced a successful first quarter of the year for its recently opened Newcastle office.With existing premises in Aberdeen and Liverpool, Bibby Offshore is expanding its presence across the UK. Since its opening in November 2013…

UK's Portsmouth Pilots Choose SevenCs Navigational Tool

May 19, 2014

The providers of the system, SevenCs inform that after a series of trials with different Portable Pilot Units (PPU) the Portsmouth Pilots have selected ORCA Pilot G2 as their navigation tool of choice.The new software is produced by SevenCs…

Virtual D-Day Created Seventy Years On

May 19, 2014

Advanced 3D design and simulation software was used to recreate the technological and engineering innovations of WWII as a part of the seventieth anniversary of D-Day and the Invasion of Normandy, apprise project leaders, France’s Dassault Systèmes…

US Hearing to Focus on New Ocean Technologies

May 16, 2014

The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, chaired by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.), will hold a hearing next week to examine the proliferation of new ocean technologies, how such technologies could improve government performance…

RS Bolsters Education, Science and Production Ties

May 16, 2014

Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) said it is actively strengthening partnership in key areas of enhancing maritime transport safety. In 2014, meetings of four sections of the RS Scientific and Technical Council (STC) were held. Scientific and educational centers…

LNG Marine Fuel Taking Hold in America: FMC Commissioner Speaks

May 15, 2014

In his speech at the LNG Export & Export & Infrastructure Conference Federal Maritime Commissioner Doyle gives insights on the consequences of the adoption of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a marine fuel in the United States. The text from the…

KOTUG Winner of the King Willem I Award 2014

May 14, 2014

KOTUG International B.V. was proclaimed the winner of the King Willem I Award 2014 in the category ‘medium and small sized enterprise’. The award was presented by Her Royal Highness Queen Maxima of The Netherlands to Ard-Jan Kooren at the Dutch Bank…

Modern Training for Modern Crew

May 14, 2014

Many of today’s recruits into the shipping industry have grown up with games and their technologies. They are used to the personalisation and individualization such technology delivers. But can the shipping industry focus the energy and enthusiasm…

America's First 'Virtual' Aids to Navigation on Test

May 14, 2014

The Coast Guard informs it is now testing 25 electronic aids to navigation (eATON) to augment existing physical aids and mark unique and potentially hazardous navigation features in the San Francisco Bay Area. Commonly referred to as “virtual” buoys…

London International Shipping Week Has New Captain

May 13, 2014

London International Shipping Week (LISW) has appointed a new Chairman of its Steering Group as it looks forward to the 2015 event (September 7-11). Jeremy Penn has been Chief Executive of The Baltic Exchange since 2003 and was a member…

ECDIS Basics: New Book Published

May 12, 2014

Geomares Publishing has introduced a new training book ECDIS Basics, written by Professor Ralph Becker-Heins, which aims to give practical hands-on knowledge to all those who will be trained in the operational use of Electronic Chart Display and Information systems (ECDIS)…

Future Priorities for EU Maritime Transport Policy

May 09, 2014

At an informal Maritime Ministerial Meeting of the EU Member States, which took place on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in Athens, the Athens Declaration has been adopted. The Member States in the presence of Vice President of the European Commission…

BSEE Director Shares Insights at OTC Houston

May 09, 2014

Director Brian Salerno spoke to attendees at the 2014 Offshore technology Conference  about technology and the role of the regulator: his remarks, as prepared for delivery, are set out below:'So we are here at OTC, surrounded by extraordinary…

BMT Plans Opening of Two New Offices in Australia

May 08, 2014

BMT JFA Consultants, a subsidiary of international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, BMT Group, says it plans new offices in both Perth, Western Australia and Brisbane, Queensland in order to better support its clients’ requirements and provide space for expansion…

Inmarsat Brings 'Fleet One' Broadband to Small Vessels

May 08, 2014

Maritime satellite communications provider Inmarsat says it now connects leisure and fishing vessels with a specially designed broadband service.Accessing weather information and chart updates, keeping in contact with loved ones or simply…

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