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Offshore Brazil Contract for PLSV 'Kommandor 3000'

Apr 10, 2013

Subsea 7 S.A. has been awarded a contract by Petrobras worth in excess of U$350 million for operation of the Pipe Lay Support Vessel (PLSV).The contract is on a day rate basis for five years. Kommandor 3000 will start operations under the…

China Social Media Debut for Maersk CEO

Apr 10, 2013

Nils S. Andersen, Maersk Group CEO in Q & A session with members of Chinese social media network Sina Weibo.During the CEO's recent visit to China, he engaged with Maersk employees, industry professionals, students, and general public in a new way - through Sina Weibo…

Singapore's Samudera Group's 2012 Revenue Up, Profit Down

Apr 10, 2013

Container, bulk and tankship owners, Samudera Shipping Line, presents its 2012 financial report with the chairman's letter to shareholders.The following is extracted from Mr. Masli Mulia's letter to stakeholders:'The financial year ended December 31…

Radical Submersible Catamaran Concept Design

Apr 10, 2013

The offshore support vessel concept design is named 'SHC Wavedancer' and  the designer calls it  – 'The workhorse of the future'.The designer, Dennis Knox, describes his ship as being both exceptionally stable in bad weather, as well as fast…

Inside Alfa Laval's PureBallast 3.0 BWTS

Apr 10, 2013

PureBallast 3.0 is less of an update than a sweeping redefinition of the system say Alfa Laval of its Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS).PureBallast, which was developed in cooperation with Wallenius Water, was originally launched in 2006…

Yes, Oceanographers Can Help Predict Piracy Attacks

Apr 10, 2013

The US Naval Meteorology & Oceanography Command named a 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate for its counter-piracy predictive modelling.The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NAVMETOCCOM) received the award for a modeling capability…

U.S. Port Appoints Bob DeAngelis as CFO

Apr 10, 2013

The Port of San Diego appoints Robert 'Bob' DeAngelis as Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer with immediate effect.DeAngelis will begin his new role immediately, overseeing Financial Services and Accounting as well as the Port's Business and Information Technology Services…

Singapore's MPA to Introduce Widespread Development Initiatives

Apr 09, 2013

The Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to boost maritime research & development,
 productivity and manpower development.The new initiatives were announced by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance…

Greece's Diana Shipping to Buy Capesize Bulk Ship

Apr 09, 2013

Diana Shipping Inc. signs up to buy the 'M/V Tamou', a 2005 built Capesize dry bulk carrier of 177,243 dwt.The purchase price is US$27,020,202, less one percent address commission to the buyers. The vessel, to be renamed 'Baltimore,' is expected to be delivered by the end of May 2013…

Ashtead Technology Increase Subsea Equipment Rental Stock

Apr 09, 2013

Ashtead Technology announce at the U.K.'s Ocean Business 2013 expo that it has purchased Sonardyne 6G acoustic positioning equipment value £1.3 million.This latest acquisition is the second significant order placed by the company for 6G in the last 12 months…

Hong Kong Container Terminal Strike Update

Apr 09, 2013

Dock-worker unions at strike-bound Kwai Chung container port to meet with two contractors under Labour Deptartment's mediation.The breakthrough comes as a strike by workers at the port threatens to enter a third week; however, port operator Hongkong International Terminals…

INTTRA to Offer Cargo Insurance on e-Commerce Network

Apr 09, 2013

Hong Kong headquartered FP Marine Risks provides insurance program to INTTRA network members via INTTRA's e-commerce platform.Leveraging the buying power of the INTTRA network, INTTRA members can elect to purchase cargo insurance at competitive rates during the shipping process through Alto…

IMarEST Partners with Matchtech Recruitment

Apr 09, 2013

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) has partnered with Matchtech to offer an online recruitment service.
Developed to offer a key benefit to the institutes 15,000 global membership, Matchtech will run an online job board on the IMarEST website…

Moran Shipping's Capt. Steve Palmer Recognized

Apr 09, 2013

Captain Steve Palmer, Vice-President Moran Shipping Agencies, receives USCG's Meritorious Public Service award.Making the presentation on behalf of the Commandant, Rear Admiral D. B. Abel spoke as follows:'The Commandant takes great pleasure in presenting the U…

KPI Bridge Oil Appoints Hout

Apr 09, 2013

KPI Bridge Oil, a leading global broker and trader in marine bunkers, marine lubricants and risk management products, has appointed Ms. Caroline Huot as Global Marine Lubricants Director. Caroline will be based in the Group’s Singapore office…

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