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MOL Undertakes CMAXS e-GICSX Test on MAYARO

Oct 08, 2015

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that it has started a demonstration test of a next-generation condition-based engine monitoring system called “CMAXS e-GICSX” (electronic Global Internet Customer Support neXt)(*1) aboard the recently delivered methanol carrier MAYARO…

Boskalis’ Fleet May Switch to Marine Biofuels

Oct 08, 2015

Boskalis today announced their collaboration with GoodFuels and Wärtsilä in a two-year pilot program to accelerate the development of truly sustainable, scalable and affordable marine bio-fuels. Bio-fuels today are not part of the marine fuel mix that operators and owners can choose from…

New Orleans Port to Host Maritime Workforce Summit

Oct 08, 2015

The Port of New Orleans is set to host the 2nd Annual Maritime Workforce Summit and Career Expo presented by WWL-TV’s ‘We Choose Louisiana.” Designed to expand awareness of the economic impact of commerce on the Lower Mississippi River and highlight career opportunities and pathways…

JA Moody Bolsters Norfolk Sales

Oct 05, 2015

JA Moody announced the addition of Jessica Galassie to its Norfolk office as Technical Salesperson, responsible for Navy and commercial accounts in that territory. Galassie is most recently from Hilti, Inc. where she was a business developer in the shipbuilding industry…

Debris Appears to Belong to Cargo Ship Missing in Bahamas

Oct 04, 2015

Search and rescue teams on Sunday located debris which appeared to belong to the cargo ship El Faro that went missing in the eye of Hurricane Joaquin with 33 mostly American crew members aboard, the U.S. Coast Guard and the ship's owner said…

Transas Support for Philippines MET

Oct 01, 2015

The rapid growth and development of the Philippine maritime training market caused a dramatic increase in demand for state-of-the-art simulation systems compliant with the latest MARINA and CHED training requirements. Being the leading provider of the maritime simulation and training solutions…

ACE Winches Backs Pilot Engineering Course

Sep 30, 2015

Global deck machinery specialist ACE Winches, in partnership with Turriff Academy, ITCA Training and Aberdeenshire Council, has launched a pilot engineering course for Turriff Academy pupils. The senior phase course aims to meet the development needs of Scotland’s Young Workforce…

MOL's Vessel Safety Campaign Launch Tomorrow

Sep 30, 2015

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced the launch of its biannual vessel safety campaign on October 1, targeting all MOL-operated vessels. The current campaign centers on prevention of onboard fires.MOL positions safe operation as…

Steel Processing for largest Sail Boat Begins

Sep 30, 2015

Processing of steel for Hull 483 started on sheet-cutting machine in Shipbuilding Industry Split on 22 September 2015. It is the largest square-rigged ship contracted for a Monaco buyer, the company Star Clippers Ltd.It will be 162 meters long and 18…

Mobile Dredging Bags Shark River Contract

Sep 29, 2015

The New Jersey Department of Transportation has awarded a $7.6 million contract to dredge the Shark River in Monmouth County after the effects of Superstorm Sandy created a greater need to complete the long-delayed project.Mobile Dredging and Pumping Co…

WSS Seeks Improved Position in Asian Offshore

Sep 29, 2015

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) announced that Frank Liang has been named Regional Offshore Manager Asia, tasked with building the company’s business with rig contractors. According to Sean Neilan, Sales & Marketing Director in Asia Pacific…

New Bulkers Launched into Fuel-saving Future

Sep 29, 2015

One of the first commercial applications of MAN Diesel & Turbo’s new MAN Alpha Kappel FP propeller took place off the coast of China recently when the vessel Elsabeth C, a 58,500-dwt Supramax bulk carrier owned by Frontmarine Co. Ltd – an affiliated and managed company of Lemissoler Navigation Co…

GE to Move US Engine Plant to Canada

Sep 28, 2015

General Electric Co said on Monday it will move production of large, gas-powered engines to Canada from Waukesha, Wisconsin, along with 350 jobs, to access export financing no longer available in the United States. In its latest salvo aimed at persuading Congress to renew the U…

Largest DP World Delegation for Milan Expo

Sep 28, 2015

In the largest delegation to date, DP World has recently sent, its very own employees to live, experience and become part of Milan Expo 2015. DP World’s delegation represented the entire company, from leaders and directors to customs specialists and ground staff…

GC Hidromek, Aker JV to Develop Dredgers

Sep 26, 2015

GC  “Hidromek”  (Russia) and Aker Arctic (Finland) have signed the strategic partnership agreement  at NEVA 2015GC “Hydromech” (Russia) Inc and Aker Arctic (Finland) signed an agreement on strategic partnership at the NEVA 2015 International Exhibition and Conferences yesterday…

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Rotterdam's Offshore CO2 Pipeline Completed

Rotterdam's Offshore CO2 Pipeline Completed

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Eighth Island Class Vessel Joins BC Ferries

Vattenfall Secures Dutch Base to Support Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

Vattenfall Secures Dutch Base to Support Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

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