CNOOC has it in mind to order 14 medium & small-sized LNG ships from Chinese shipyards.The Group is China’s largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas and one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in the world…
The Revd. Andrew Wright is appointed Secretary General at The Mission to Seafarers from February 2013.Robert Woods CBE, Chairman of The Mission to Seafarers said: 'We are delighted that Andrew has agreed to join us and his appointment…
Nearly 12,000 past and current crewmembers, family & friends attended the inactivation of aircraft carrier 'USS Enterprise'.Enterprise, the world's first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, recently completed its 25th and final deployment…
Yamanishi Corp, located in Tsumami disaster zone, Miyagi Prefecture, launches its first ship 20 months after the destruction.A 695-ton training ship built by Yamanishi Corp. has been officially launched at the firm's shipyard in Ishinomaki…
Software house NAPA Group contracted to supply Bourbon with loading computers for 55 offshore support vessels (OSV's).The latest software will enable Bourbon to improve safe loading and unloading with maximum cargo intake while improving assistance to stability…
In addition to recent €82-million orders for marine services and maintenance, Imtech establishes a Global Control Center for ship tracking.René van der Bruggen, CEO Imtech says; 'In the marine market, Imtech is working towards strategic…
During President Obama's recent visit Thai Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra sought agreement with US for LNG supply over next 20-years.By 2020, the US should be able to produce gas and crude of about 11.1 million barrels a day, while Saudi Arabia's capacity is projected at 10…
AkzoNobel signs J/V agreement with Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo group of companies for supply of the company's International Paint brand.The new deal strengthens the existing joint venture between AkzoNobel and Kanoo, which only covers the supply of the company's International Paint brand…
DP World welcomes the start of dredging Soai Rap River in Vietnam bringing customers faster access to its Saigon Premier Container Terminal.The Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Government Department of Transport is undertaking the USD 134 million project…
Crowley Maritime Corporation awards 17-year-old Coraly Lopez Ortiz its 2012 Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship.Coraly Lopez Ortiz, has begun her first year of college at University of Puerto Rico (UPR), thanks in part to the support of Crowley Maritime Corporation…
NOIA and IADC see broad, far reaching negative Impacts from EPA suspension of BP from US Government offshore contracts.The national trade associations, the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) and International Association of Drilling…
Continuing its strategic expansion abroad, ABF Global Supply Chain Services is now serving Europe and Turkey with ocean transport.The company provides a single contact for full-container-load (FCL) and expedited less-than-container-load (LCL) supply chain solutions…
Seismic Vessel 'Polarcus Adira' visits Damen Shipyards, Den Helder for repair, modification & installation work.Damen Shiprepair Den Helder (The Netherlands) was awarded the contract for modification work on the ‘Polarcus Adira’ operated by Dubai-based Polarcus…
Huntington Ingalls Industries hosts Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert.Adm. Greenert met with company leadership and toured the amphibious assault ship America (LHA 6) at the company's Ingalls Shipbuilding division…
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to provide operational & environmental support to United States Fleet Forces Command (USFF).The contract with the United States Navy is to provide operational and environmental support…
