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Drydocks World Berths Record 9 Rigs

Feb 02, 2015

Drydocks World, the international service provider to the shipping, offshore, oil, gas and energy sectors currently has nine rigs in the Drydocks World-Dubai yard which is a new record for the shipyard.“Drydocks World is proud of our…

Island Performer Ready for the US

Feb 02, 2015

The subsea vessel Island Performer has been upgraded for her next assignment in the US. Ulstein Verft has installed cargo tanks and corresponding piping, a switchboard room for deck equipment and the sea fastening frame for stacks, as well as platforms for the tower winches…

MPHRP: Signposting for Mental Health Support

Feb 02, 2015

It is only after some time following traumatic events that mental health complications may surface. Assessment immediately after such events would most probably show signs of the common and perfectly normal after effects of extraordinary life events…

5 Rescued from Sinking Vessel off Monterey Coast

Feb 01, 2015

Coast Guard rescued five people from a sinking 65-foot sailing vessel approximately 120 miles off the Monterey coast, Saturday.At approximately 8 a.m. Saturday, the 11th Coast Guard District Command Center received a distress signal from a personal locator beacon…

Abu Dhabi's Waha Capital to Invest $870 mln Cash Bounty

Feb 01, 2015

Abu Dhabi investment firm Waha Capital plans to invest 3.2 billion dirhams ($872 million) in the short-term to grow its energy, healthcare and infrastructure portfolio, its chief executive said on Sunday.Salem Rashid al-Noaimi spoke…

CMA CGM Opens Two Offices

Feb 01, 2015

CMA CGM Opens a new branch in Constantine, (Algeria) and an agency in Sihanoukville, (Combodia)Following are the addresses in the respective countries:CMA CGM Algérie, LtdCentre d'affaires El MedinaZone Industrielle Rhumel N°…

Barril Appointed COO of SBM Offshore

Feb 01, 2015

SBM Offshore is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Barril as Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective March 1, 2015.  Philippe's appointment as a member of the Management Board is subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 15…

MMEA Recover Hijacked Tanker

Feb 01, 2015

A hijacked Malaysian coastal tanker has been recovered by the prompt actions of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) off the coast of Malaysia.The owners of the Malaysian tanker lost contact with the tanker at 2200 hours on 28 January 2015…

Scorpio Takes Delivery of STI Veneto

Feb 01, 2015

Scorpio Tankers Inc. has taken delivery of STI Veneto, an LR2 product tanker from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. This vessel will begin a voyage for 60 days at approximately $32,000 per day.With this Scorpio Tankers owns 63 tankers (nine LR2 tankers…

Azerbaijan Critical After S&P Revises Rating

Jan 31, 2015

Azerbaijan criticised Standard & Poor's for resorting to what it said were 'double standards' after the agency revised the country's sovereign credit outlook downward to negative on Friday.S&P said Azerbaijan's fiscal and external balances would be hurt by the substantial drop in oil prices…

Zamakona, Finnish GS-Hydro Ink Deal

Jan 31, 2015

The presentation ceremony of the Finnish multinational leader in water services GS-Hydro, new partner of Zamakona Yards in Canarias was held yesterday (January 29th at 7 p.m.) in the auditorium of Zona Franca in the Las Palmas Port.The event…

Chevron Budgets $35.0 Bi for Capital, Exploration

Jan 31, 2015

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) today announced a $35.0 billion capital and exploratory investment program for 2015. Included in the 2015 program are $4.0 billion of planned expenditures by affiliates, which do not require cash outlays by Chevron…

Naval EXPO Coming to Washington

Jan 31, 2015

For the first time ever, the general public will be admitted free to the Naval Future Force Science and Technology EXPO general exhibit hall Feb. 4-5 where they will be able to see the Electromagnetic Railgun, an autonomous swarmboat, a firefighting robot and much more…

Adani Group Revamps Businesses

Jan 31, 2015

Adani Enterprises Limited together with its subsidiaries Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (“APSEZ”) and Adani Power Limited (“APL”) today announced a composite Scheme of Arrangement (“Scheme”) for the demerger of the ‘Port Undertaking’…

PHA Budgets $ 275 mi for Capital Improvements

Jan 31, 2015

In 2015, the Port of Houston Authority has budgeted $275 million for various capital improvement projects. About $184 million is being allocated to its container terminals for continuing development of Bayport and modernization at Barbours Cut…

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Port of Los Angeles Handles Over 1 Million TEUs in October

Port of Los Angeles Handles Over 1 Million TEUs in October

Houthis Attack Saudi Oil Pipeline Pumping Station

Houthis Attack Saudi Oil Pipeline Pumping Station

EU Wheat Drops as Focus Shifts to Ukrainian War, Argentinian Exports

EU Wheat Drops as Focus Shifts to Ukrainian War, Argentinian Exports

White House to Extend Jones Act Shipping Waiver

White House to Extend Jones Act Shipping Waiver

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