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Maritime Industry Council Established in Dubai

Apr 24, 2013

Dubai Council for Marine and Maritime Industries, the umbrella industry body representing the marine and relevant industry, had its first introductory member’s meeting. The meeting sought to introduce the members, lay the broad framework for future operations…

Nor-Shipping 2013 Features Agenda Offshore Conference

Apr 16, 2013

Building on the success of its first offshore conference in 2011, Nor-Shipping will again host Agenda Offshore on June 5, signifying the importance of the maritime industry as it increasingly moves offshore to service the oil and gas industry…

Sustainable Ocean Summit Final Program Available

Apr 02, 2013

The SOS 2013 program will take on the issues that are challenging access to ocean areas and resources by responsible industry operators. Click here to see the program.This global gathering of the diverse ocean business community is not a conference to discuss the issues…

Sustainable Ocean Summit 2013

Mar 22, 2013

Washington D.C. - April 22-24, 2013The Sustainable Ocean Summit 2013 (SOS 2013), organized by the World Ocean Council (WOC), is an international ocean business community gathering dedicated to industry leadership and collaboration in developing solutions to ocean sustainability challenges…

Sustainable Ocean Summit 2013

Mar 15, 2013

The Sustainable Ocean Summit 2013 (SOS 2013), organized by the World Ocean Council (WOC), is an international ocean business community gathering dedicated to industry leadership and collaboration in developing solutions to ocean sustainability challenges…

GL Garrad Hassan: Policy and Grid Shape Wave and Tidal Risk Profile

Feb 27, 2013

GL Garrad Hassan has carried out new analysis questioning the perception that the risk profile of wave and tidal projects is primarily driven by technical challenges. The work was launched as part of RenewableUK's Annual marine energy report 'Conquering Challenges…

IACS Council Will Strengthen EEDI Implementation

Dec 13, 2012

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Council met in London under the chairmanship of Tom Boardley of Lloyds Register.IACS agreed to strengthen the implementation of EEDI by using the industry developed guidelines as a Procedural Requirement for IACS Members…

Cruise Industry Welcomes Latest IMO Safety Recommendations

Dec 04, 2012

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) & the European Cruise Council (ECC) applaud new IMO safety measures.Both CLIA & ECC are pleased with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) decision to approve incorporation of the cruise…

Current Tanker Market Jeopardizing Tanker Industry

Nov 27, 2012

Tanker owners continue to be deeply concerned that the current tanker market is seriously jeopardizing the sustainability of the tanker industry. Speaking recently to Intertanko’s Council in London, the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)…

W&O to Play an Integral Role in Representing Marine Suppliers

Nov 08, 2012

W&O is one of seven selected to serve on newly-formed Industry Partners Committee. W&O, a global supplier of valve automation, engineered solutions and marine pipe, valves and fittings is proud to announce that Fred Loomis, W&O’s Director…

LAGCOE Education Fund Announced

Nov 01, 2012

Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE), one of the world's pioneer oil and gas expositions, recently announced the creation of the LAGCOE Education Fund, a fund at Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA), according to Angela Cring, Executive Director of LAGCOE…

CEO's to Discuss Challenges to Dutch Offshore Industry

Sep 25, 2012

Goof Hamers (CEO, IHC Merwede), Jan-Pieter Klaver (CEO, Heerema Marine Contractors) & others to discuss the challenges that the industry faces in realizing its full potential.The Dutch offshore industry is an international front-runner and…

Yachting Industry Future Debated at Monaco Yacht Show

Sep 24, 2012

Marine Industries Association of South Florida hosts Monaco discussions with international grouping on the future of the yachting industry.The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) recently played host to twenty-six industry…

Dredging Services in the US Market Research Report

Sep 14, 2012

IBISWorld report indicates that government & private funding is expected to boost revenue for the US dredging industry.Excerpts from the report are as follows:A weak economy has made growth for dredgers slower than expected. Nevertheless…

Australian Port Industries Market Research Report

Sep 07, 2012

An updated IBISWorld market research report reveals opportunities for growth in Australian port trades.According to IBISWorld industry analyst Caroline Finch, “IBISWorld forecasts compound annual revenue growth of 2.3% over the five years through 2012-13”…

Logistics News

FBI Says Chinese Hackers Preparing to Attack US Infrastructure

FBI Says Chinese Hackers Preparing to Attack US Infrastructure

Unified Command Reflects on Key Bridge Disaster Response Efforts

Unified Command Reflects on Key Bridge Disaster Response Efforts

Nigeria Secures $600 Million Maersk Port Infrastructure Investment

Nigeria Secures $600 Million Maersk Port Infrastructure Investment

Kruger Named President of Austal USA

Kruger Named President of Austal USA

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