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Kay Appointed CEO of Beach Energy

Jan 12, 2016

Beach Energy Ltd has appointed Matthew Kay as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 17, 2016 or such earlier date as is available and mutually agreed.Kay holds tertiary qualifications in economics and a Master of Business Administration…

Caterpillar Scoops Platts Award

Jan 12, 2016

A new concept in ship propulsion developed by Caterpillar has triumphed at the 17th annual Platts Global Energy Awards in New York. Winning the Commercial Application of the Year category, the twin fin system secured the prestigious award…

US Nuclear Submarine Visits Japanese Port

Jan 12, 2016

Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705)  has docked at Yokosuka port in Japan as part of its Asia-Pacific region itinerary, the US Navy announced in a news release. City of Corpus Christi has conducted…

North Korea Faked Submarine Missile Launch Photos, Say Experts

Jan 12, 2016

Photos and footages showing a North Korean missile launched from a submarine were manipulated by state propagandists, according to an analysis by a California-based think tank, says a report in Reuters.  North Korea, heavily sanctioned…

Petrogas to Establish LNG terminal in Andhra

Jan 12, 2016

Petrogas Private Limited, a joint venture company between Isomeric Holdings Bhd from Malaysia and LEPL Ventures Pvt Ltd (LEPL) from Vijayawada, has signed a facilitation MoU with Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd (KPCL) and Andhra Pradesh government…

APLNG Ships First LNG Cargo from Australian Megaproject

Jan 12, 2016

The first cargo of liquefied natural gas has sailed from the mammoth Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) facility in Queensland, following a delay of at least two weeks with another carrier waiting to be loaded. The startup of the APLNG project comes after a slight delay…

Icebergs Turn Oceans Greener

Jan 12, 2016

Icebergs the size of Singapore could be playing a bigger role in how much carbon the Southern Ocean absorbs than previously thought, a new study says.  Icebergs that break off Antarctica could account for twice as much carbon dioxide stored in the Southern Ocean than previously believed…

Reliance Defence Plans Shipbuilding Facility in Andhra

Jan 12, 2016

India's Reliance group announced a tie up with Andhra Pradesh government for building a strategic shipyard on the eastern seaboard of the country, which will be co-located with strategic facilities of the Indian Navy and Department of Atomic Energy…

CNO Makes First Visit to Ingalls Shipyard

Jan 11, 2016

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted Adm. John Richardson Thursday as part of his visit to shipyards in the region. This was his first visit to Ingalls as Chief of Naval Operations. Richardson received updates…

UK Marine Industry Continues Growth

Jan 11, 2016

UK marine industry grows for fourth consecutive year; new figures released at the London Boat Show 2016 The U.K. leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry continue to grow, according to new statistics published today by British Marine at the London Boat Show 2016…

Fathom Names Fenska VP of Sales

Jan 11, 2016

Fenska hired to lead overall sales strategies for Carnival Corporation’s newest brand, Fathom Carnival Corporation’s 10th and newest brand, the social impact travel company Fathom, has appointed Ron Fenska as the company’s vice president of sales…

The Attractions of Azipod Propulsion

Jan 11, 2016

Destined for installation on board one of the highest profile cruise ship deliveries scheduled for 2016, the latest Azipod XO podded propulsion recently departed from the ABB factory in Helsinki. The unit, which commands 20.5 MW of power…

Actisense Introduces Change for 2016

Jan 11, 2016

Actisense, a marine electronics brand from Active Research Limited, which provides products to the marine industry worldwide, said it has celebrated a successful 2015, and now with continued sales growth is set to introduce major changes to capitalize and develop the company in 2016…

Trafigura Hires Asia-Pacific CEO

Jan 11, 2016

Global commodities trader Trafigura said on Monday it had hired former asset manager Chin Hwee Tan as its chief executive officer for the Asia-Pacific.Tan will be responsible 'for continuing the growth of Trafigura's business across the region'…

Maher Named Ship Repair GM at ASRY

Jan 11, 2016

ASRY appointed Charles Maher as the new General Manager (GM) of the Ship Repair division, effective January 4, 2016. Maher brings more than 15 years worth of corporate and hands-on technical shipyard experience at Dormac Marine & Engineering…

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