Polar Petroleum Corp. appointed Mr. Donald W. Brizzolara to the Company's Advisory Board as Chief Geological Advisor. Mr. Brizzolara represents 25 years of experience in oil and gas exploration and development, geology and consulting experience for firms such as ConocoPhillips and Shell…
The American Association of Port Authorities’ (AAPA) 2013 Maritime Economic Development Workshop in Chicago, June 27-28, will explore the factors driving today’s investments in seaport and related infrastructure. The program's speakers will…
Blue Star Line Chairman, Professor Clive Palmer, appoints V.Ships Leisure as ship management services partner for his Titanic II project.According to the Blue Star Line's press release, V.Ships Leisure is the world’s largest supplier of…
Royal Boskalis Westminster wins a Shell Philippines Exploration contract to install an offshore Depletion Compression Platform.The contract to be executed for the Malampaya Project off the coast of Palawan Island, in the Republic of the Philippines…
At the end of Q1 2013 the Norwegian company's backlog totalled a record-high NOK 31.6 billion, including incorporated joint ventures.Kvaerner, a specialised provider of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for offshore platforms and onshore plants…
Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding's 'HealthWaves' wellness program host the sixth annual 5K fun run.The 5K is a fun event that encourages families, friends and co-workers to get out and do something active together,' said Brady Goggin…
International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 13 sees a gathering of 35 ships, 18 Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) & over 100 explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) divers.Representatives from 41 nations are assembled in Bahrain to prepare…
The Finland PM is hopeful that a strong new owner can turn around the prospects of the cash-strapped Finnish shipyards.This past week, the South Korean parent company STX announced it plans to sell off the Rauma and Turku shipyards as well as its half-share in the Helsinki shipyard…
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office's (UKHO) security charts are designed to protect against risks, including piracy.The two new Admiralty Maritime Security Charts, cover the waters around India and Southeast Asia, including the Malacca Straits…
'Minnesota' (SSN 783) being built at HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, successfully completes 'Alpha' sea trials.All systems, components and compartments were tested during the trials. The submarine submerged for the first…
Triyards Holdings now able to design & build its own proprietary drilling jack-up rigs and self-elevating units (SEUs).The new design is for the Premium Class 400 HPHT (High Pressure, High Temperature) drilling jack-up rig, the TDU-400.The…
The Vigor Seattle Maritime Festival runs May 7-11, 2013, with fun, food and maritime facts for the whole family on the Seattle Waterfront.“The Vigor Seattle Maritime Festival is a celebration of the maritime workers, industries and commerce that make Seattle great…
Hong Kong dockworkers accept Hutchison Port Holdings 9.8% pay offer, end 40-day strike at the container terminal.The workers settled their dispute late Monday by agreeing to the pay offer from four middleman contractors that provide staff…
Jesper Praestensgaard, responsible for Global Markets & Global Accounts is to leave the company in June 2013.Hapag-Lloyd announce that the executive board member will be leaving the Company at his own request in June in order to take on new challenges…
Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division receives an addtional US$ 60.8-million for aircraft carrier 'John F. Kennedy.The funding increase is to a previously awarded construction preparation contract for purchase of materials in support of aircraft carrier John F…
