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Rates, Fees of Danish Maritime Authority to be Revised

Nov 28, 2015

A number of fee rates within the Danish Maritime Authority's area will be changed from 2016. The price schedule is available from the webpage of the Danish Maritime Authority.The Danish Maritime Authority has recalculated the rates of the fees within the Authority's area…

Seagull's Software Tool for Benchmarking Seafarers Knowledge

Nov 26, 2015

Seagull Maritime has launched an advanced software tool able to benchmark seafarer knowledge levels, allowing shipowners and operators to compare their crew and potential recruits with industry peers. The new tool will provide shipping companies…

Crowley Awards Scholarship to GLMA Cadet

Nov 25, 2015

Great Lakes Maritime Academy (GLMA) Cadet Michael Atwell was awarded Crowley Maritime Corporation’s a Thomas B. Crowley, Sr. Memorial Scholarship. He earned the scholarship based on his strong academic record, leadership ability and financial need…

Los Angeles to Host Annual 'Fleet Week'

Nov 24, 2015

Mayor Eric Garcetti and U.S. Navy officials announced today that Los Angeles has been selected as an official Fleet Week market for the U.S. Navy, beginning in 2016. LA Fleet Week will run through Labor Day, with active military ships beginning…

MANSA, NMIS Ink MOU for Skill Development

Nov 24, 2015

Mumbai and Nhava-Sheva Ship-Agents Association (MANSA) and Narottam Morarjee Institute of shipping (NMIS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for lauching a facility for training employees as well as aspirants in the shipping trade as a Corporate Social Objective…

Halul Brings OSV Ship Handling Simulator to Qatar

Nov 23, 2015

Halul Offshore Services Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Milaha, has recently procured an offshore support vessel (OSV) ship handling simulator, which is reportedly the first of its kind in Qatar. Halul said it is now one of the few companies…

VIKING, PVA Join Forces for New USCG Safety Compliancy

Nov 23, 2015

Coastal vessel operators trying to come to terms with upgraded US Coast Guard regulations for survival craft have been helped along the way by VIKING at the annual Passenger Vessel Association and U.S. Coast Guard Industry Day in Miami.  Marine…

Warm Water Mixing up Life in Arctic

Nov 21, 2015

AWI researchers’ unique 15-year observation series reveals how sensitive marine ecosystems in polar regions are to changeThe warming of arctic waters in the wake of climate change is likely to produce radical changes in the marine habitats of the High North…

Initiative Allows Pupils to Delve into the Underwater World

Nov 20, 2015

Subsea UK has been working with education bodies and teachers to create a resource which will capture the interest and imagination of primary pupils in science subjects. Aligned to the Curriculum for Excellence, Subsea Channel, will provide…

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Wins BIMCO Award

Nov 19, 2015

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers has won the BIMCO Education and Training Award 2015. The Institute scooped the award in recognition of its investment in new learning, growth in student and graduate numbers and innovative teaching techniques…

BIMCO Declares Winners of Its 2015 Awards

Nov 19, 2015

Last night in Hamburg, BIMCO President Philippe Louis-Dreyfus chose to give public recognition to all seafarers who have been – and still are – involved in rescuing people in distress at sea.Mr. Louis-Dreyfus awarded the BIMCO President’s Award to Columbia Shipmanagement Hamburg…

Long Beach Trade Luncheon Celebrates Women

Nov 19, 2015

A heavy equipment operator, port construction manager, shoe company executive and maritime university student encouraged Long Beach young women to explore careers in shipping industry at this week’s fifth annual Celebrating Women in Trade luncheon…

Transas Launches High Voltage Training Breaker

Nov 18, 2015

Coming in response to recently introduced STCW requirements, Transas has launched a high voltage training solution for marine engineering and electrical training.The new rules require training to be conducted using real equipment, leading…

Falck Safety Services Secures IMIST Accreditation in US

Nov 16, 2015

Access to a ground-breaking global training initiative which aims to transform safety and competency in the oil and gas industry continues to expand with the approval of five new invigilation centers in the US.The accreditation of the Falck Safety Services centers in Houston…

Human Performance and Limitation for Mariners

Nov 14, 2015

The Nautical Institute’s latest book, Human Performance and Limitation for Mariners, builds on a concept first introduced in the aviation industry that was responsible for a massive reduction in accidents. This concept will enable seafarers…

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