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Pirates Beware – US Navy to Test Robotic Drones

Apr 10, 2012

Hi-tech vision sensors to be fitted to Navy unmanned aircraft, distinguish between pirate boats & other vesselsNavy unmanned aircraft will be able to distinguish small pirate boats from other vessels when an Office of Naval Research (ONR)-funded sensor starts airborne tests this summer…

Expro Wins Performance Award

Mar 26, 2012

Expro Connectors and Measurements awarded high accolade platinum award.  Cameron Leeds has awarded Expro Connectors & Measurements with a platinum award for 24 consecutive months of zero defect product deliveries. This accolade follows on from previous awards bestowed by Cameron…

Bow2Stern Widens Customer Base With Acquisition

Mar 23, 2012

Bow2Stern/Engine Starting Products Announces Asset Acquisition of L&H Electric Co. Inc. Bow 2 Stern Services / Engine Starting Products and its owners Harry “Buster” Naquin and Shane Thibodeaux are pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets of L&H Electric Co…

Raymarine Nav Displays Stream to Android Devices

Mar 23, 2012

Free RayView wireless video streaming app for new c-Series and e-Series available for Apple iOS and now Android devices. Raymarine announced the release of its Raymarine Viewer app, RayView, for Android tablets and Smartphones.  The new app…

Globe Wireless, Jotron Sign VSAT Distribution Deal

Mar 21, 2012

Globe Wireless, a provider of communications, operational and IT solutions, signed a distribution agreement to sell Jotron B120 VSAT antennas to its maritime customers.  This will be part of the Globe iFusion VSAT customized turnkey solution…

Frode Klepsvik Joins NAVTOR Board

Mar 19, 2012

E-navigation company NAVTOR has further illustrated its ambitions within the maritime sector by appointing Frode Klepsvik, the former Director of the Norwegian Hydrographic Service, to the company’s board of directors. The appointment follows on just two months after the arrival of Tor Svanes…

Kongsberg Announces China Office & Training Center

Mar 16, 2012

Official opening for Kongsberg Maritime China's new office and DP Operator Training Center.      Global marine technology developer Kongsberg Maritime’s China division, Kongsberg Maritime China Ltd, has opened its new premises in Shanghai…

Hutton's Appoints General Manager

Mar 12, 2012

Hutton’s, a UK-based ship supplier, has appointed a General Manager to work at its new head office in Hull, England. David Greenwood brings to Hutton’s a wealth of experience having been responsible for running international logistics and supply operations for almost 20 years…

GD Appoints Novakovic President & COO

Mar 09, 2012

General Dynamics Board Elects Novakovic to Be President and Chief Operating Officer. General Dynamics announced that its board of directors has elected Phebe N. Novakovic, 54, to be the corporation's president and chief operating officer reporting to Jay L…

Braemar Issues Second Edition of Guide to Hull and Machinery

Mar 08, 2012

Marine survey reports frequently contain engineering terminology, which can often be unfamiliar to the non engineers in the wider spectrum of the shipping industry. In an attempt to bridge this gap, Braemar (Incorporating the Salvage Association)…

Fendercare Marine Receives BV Certification

Mar 05, 2012

Fendercare Marine’s diving services has announced that they have recently been awarded Bureau Veritas approval to carry out in-water surveys.“Receiving this approval confirms our commitment to safe and sustainable procedures” comment Bob Macmillan Fendercare’s Diving Services Director…

Coast Guard Detains Vessel in Portland

Mar 01, 2012

The Coast Guard has since Sunday taken action in three unrelated marine safety cases, which has protected the environment, protected mariners and protected the maritime transportation system in the port of Portland, Oregon.Sector Columbia River’s recent activity began around 11 a…

WSS Expands in South America

Mar 01, 2012

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) annonced plans to expand in South America to serve the growing cruise and offshore sectors.Prior to this month’s Cruise Shipping Miami, Area Director Henrique Schlaepfer said: “South America continues to be an area of concentrated investment for WSS…

Kåre Jonsson appointed Group Senior Specialist

Feb 28, 2012

Volvo Penta´s engineer Kåre Jonsson has been appointed Group Senior Specialist within the Volvo Group for his unique propeller competencies.   Group Senior Specialist is an honorary title that is awarded to individuals with unique skills…

Global AUV Fleet set to Increase Substantially

Feb 23, 2012

Douglas-Westwood: The AUV market will continue to be dominated by North American activity; Military and research sectors to have 90% market share by 2016.The global AUV fleet is increasing and demand for autonomous underwater vehicles is…

Logistics News

Montrose Becomes First Port in Scotland to Provide Shore Power for Vessels

Montrose Becomes First Port in Scotland to Provide Shore Power for Vessels

Port Operator JSW Infrastructure Q4 Profit Rises 10%

Port Operator JSW Infrastructure Q4 Profit Rises 10%

The Nordic Maritime Forum 2024 will happen in Oslo

The Nordic Maritime Forum 2024 will happen in Oslo

Renewable Energy System Dedicated at Port of Long Beach

Renewable Energy System Dedicated at Port of Long Beach

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