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U.S. Navy: New Software to Analyze Accelerations on High-speed Boats

Mar 22, 2013

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock engineers released a new software that provides the government, industry and academia a standardized method of analyzing data that is expected to improve high-speed craft design. The Standard…

PVA Weighs in on TWIC Rulemaking

Mar 22, 2013

Carolyn Horgan, 2013 President for Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) commented on the Coast Guard's notice of proposed rulemaking on Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) readers:“PVA commends the Coast Guard for acknowledging…

Siemens Wins Order for Two Marine PSVs

Mar 22, 2013

Siemens Industr awarded a multimillion dollar contract by LEEVAC Shipyards, LLC to equip two newly constructed Aries Marine Corporation marine platform supply vessels (PSV) with its unique diesel electric propulsion solution at Leevac’s facilities in Jennings…

MECO Builds Second Shipboard Desalination System

Mar 22, 2013

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) selected MECO to construct a new prototype advanced desalination system.  This is the second time that ONR has turned to MECO, a producer of water purification plants, to provide a highly reliable and energy efficient solution…

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…

HydroComp Adds Adam Kaplan as Project Engineer

Mar 22, 2013

HydroComp, Inc. added of Adam Kaplan to the staff in Durham, New Hampshire USA as Project Engineer. Adam will be the lead for development of new versions of PropExpert and PropCad software. He is also on the front-line of customer support to HydroComp’s worldwide users…

Industry Talent Recognized in the Offshore Achievement Awards

Mar 22, 2013

The offshore industry’s highest achievers were recognized at the 2013 Offshore Achievement Awards, with Malcolm Webb, chief executive of Oil & Gas UK, picking up the Significant Achievement accolade.The 27th awards ceremony, which saw a record attendance of 530 guests…

Susan Flammia Joins IYC as Charter Agent

Mar 22, 2013

International Yacht Collection (IYC) added Susan Flammia to its Luxury Yacht Vacation Division.With yachting tenure that spans twenty years and broad experience in all aspects of the industry—both on land and at sea—Susan rejoins colleague…

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Launch M/V Robert Franco

Mar 22, 2013

On March 14, 2013 Nichols Brothers Boat Builders launched the M/V Robert Franco  the first of two tractor tugs Nichols has contracted with Harley Marine Services.Nichols began construction of the 100’ x 40’ Z-drive ship assist tractor tug in May of 2012…

Statoil Publishes Annual and Sustainability Report for 2012

Mar 22, 2013

Statoil (OSE:STL, NYSE:STO) published the group's Annual and Sustainability Report for 2012 on its website, 22 March, as well as its US Annual Report and accounts on Form 20-F.'During 2012, Statoil made good operational and strategic performance…

24M Catamaran Passenger Ferry Nearing Completion

Mar 22, 2013

Incat Crowther announced that a 24m Catamaran Passenger Ferry under construction at Aluminium Marine in Brisbane, Australia has left the shed.This vessel is available for immediate sale, and can be customized to suit the operator’s requirements…

President’s Challenge 2013 Launched with $1.5m Donation from Keppel

Mar 22, 2013

Beyond raising funds, President's Challenge champions the giving of time, knowledge and expertise to help the underprivileged - Keppel Corporation pledges 5,000 hours of community service and commits to mentoring social enterprises.President…

AMPR Releases Study on Jones Act

Mar 22, 2013

Crowley is a member of The Puerto Rico Maritime Alliance, which consists of representatives of U.S. flag carriers and labor unions constituting the US Merchant Marine. The Maritime Alliance of Puerto Rico (AMPR) has announced that the…

Russian Presidential Decree Establishes NSR Administration

Mar 22, 2013

From an office in downtown Moscow, 15 people will regulate traffic along Russia’s Northern Sea Route.A decree signed this week by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev marks the formal establishment of the new Northern Sea Route administration. The office…

TMPS Appointed US Agent for ABC Diesel Engines

Mar 22, 2013

Trans Marine Propulsion Systems, (TMPS) appointed agent by Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) Diesel Engines.TMPS has locations in Seattle, Washington and Tampa, Florida, and services most makes and types of diesel engines, including medium…

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