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Technology Readiness Levels Defined for Oil Spill Response

Nov 24, 2015

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) staff participated in a workgroup meeting at the bureau's Ohmsett facility in Leonardo, N.J., as part of the workgroup’s efforts to define Technology Readiness Levels for use in the oil spill response community…

Energy Industry Faces a Tough Reality -Statoil CEO

Nov 23, 2015

Global challenges and new opportunities in the energy market will create a turning point for the industry, says Statoil CEO Eldar Sætre at the Statoil Autumn Conference. In his speech to the Norwegian Prime Minister and other guests at the annual Autumn Conference…

Two SunEdison c-suite Departures Announced

Nov 23, 2015

Troubled U.S. solar company SunEdison Inc said on Monday chief executives of its two yield cos had stepped down and the company's chief financial officer will assume additional roles of chief executive at the units.Chief Financial Officer…

A Tough Reality for Industry - Statoil

Nov 23, 2015

Global challenges and new opportunities in the energy market will create a turning point for the industry, says Statoil CEO Eldar Sætre at the Statoil Autumn Conference.In his speech to the Norwegian Prime Minister and other guests at the annual Autumn Conference…

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…

Honeywell to Automate Finland's First LNG Terminal

Nov 23, 2015

Honeywell has announced that it has received a contract to supply its Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) automation controls and tank gauging systems for Finland’s first LNG import terminal. The new terminal will efficiently supply…

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…

LARS MAERSK Crew Member Receives IMO Award

Nov 20, 2015

On Thursday, the IMO honored several seafarers for their impressive and courageous acts in challenging conditions at sea. The crew of the Danish flagged container vessel LARS MÆRSK, who had been nominated by Australia, were among those honored…

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…

Høyesen to Head MacGregor's Offshore Solution Division

Nov 19, 2015

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, creates a new division 'Advanced Offshore Solutions' by merging its two Norway-based divisions and combining the strengths in offshore mooring, loading and load handling businesses. With the new joint division…

Meteorology Explained for Wind Energy Professionals

Nov 18, 2015

Press release - Dr. Lars Landberg, a meteorologist at DNV GL, has written a book that will help non-meteorologists understand the critical concepts that underpin wind energy technology and project success. The fundamentals of meteorology dictate the success or failure of wind projects…

Decom North Sea Elects New Directors

Nov 18, 2015

On the eve of the Offshore Decommissioning Conference 2015, Decom North Sea (DNS), the offshore oil and gas decommissioning forum held its Annual General Meeting in St Andrews. Last night, the AGM saw five new board directors elected and five…

Celata Heads BOEM's Gulf of Mexico Office

Nov 18, 2015

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Abigail Ross Hopper today announced Mike Celata as the Regional Director of the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Region. Celata, who starts his position immediately, has been with BOEM and its predecessors since 1988…

German Vessal Held in US

Nov 17, 2015

A German ship Cornelia is being held in the Duluth Bay by U.S. authorities in Lake Superior for a fortnight, says local media. The U.S. Coastguard is investigating the German bulk carrier for alleged environmental violations.  The 2001…

Draft Law on Arctic Development

Nov 17, 2015

The draft law on the development of the Arctic region will be discussed at a joint meeting of the Presidium of the Advisory Council on the Arctic and Antarctic in the Federation Council and the State Commission on the Development of the Arctic November 20…

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Singapore Maritime Foundation Hosts MaritimeONE Scholarship Award Ceremony 2025

Singapore Maritime Foundation Hosts MaritimeONE Scholarship Award Ceremony 2025

Great Circle Group Expands Marine Technology Services to Cape Cod

Great Circle Group Expands Marine Technology Services to Cape Cod

OPCSA Orders Eight Hybrid Konecranes RTG Cranes

OPCSA Orders Eight Hybrid Konecranes RTG Cranes

Adani Group Refuses Sanctioned Vessels at its Ports

Adani Group Refuses Sanctioned Vessels at its Ports

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