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PPA Canada Signs on Helm CONNECT

Jul 09, 2015

Today, software developer Helm Operations announced that it has signed Pacific Pilotage Authority (PPA) Canada to its Helm CONNECT Preventive Maintenance software. PPA operates five pilot boats and provides complete pilotage services for…

JNPT Installs ECIL's Radiological Detection Equipment

Jul 09, 2015

P.Sudhakar, Chairman & Managing Director, Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) handed over a critical homeland security system - Radiological Detection Equipment (RDE) to Neeraj Bansal, Chairman In charge, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)…

India to Lease New Nuclear Submarine from Russia

Jul 09, 2015

India is in final talks with Russia to lease a new nuclear attack submarine, giving a much needed boost to its depleting underwater fleet, the Times of India reported. A decision, according to Indian analysts, will be taken during a meeting…

Box Ship Sinaran Andaman Sank off Thailand

Jul 09, 2015

A Cambodian-registered container ship and a fishing boat sank in rough seas off Phuket on Wednesday morning, but the navy saved both crews. The cargo ship Sinaran Andaman reportedly suffers an engine problem en route from Tub Lamu and the…

Loaded Matson Ship Stalls in Pacific Ocean

Jul 09, 2015

A Matson ship en route to Oahu from California has stalled at sea and may need to be towed to the islands, reports Hawaii News Now. A problem in the engine room cut off power on the cargo ship, Matsonia, and engineers onboard are working to restore power…

NAMEPA, CYC Join on Marine Environment Education

Jul 08, 2015

NAMEPA visits Chicago Yacht Club, Belmont Station with education initiatives about the marine environmentThe North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) heads to the Chicago Yacht Club to share its marine environment education materials with the local community…

Maritime Security Experts Meet in Cleveland

Jul 08, 2015

For maritime security experts, there were many lessons learned after the 2011 Republican National Convention in Tampa. That’s why those experts are meeting now in Cleveland, the site of the 2016 RNC to learn from the professionals who planned…

Thailand $1 bln Submarine Deal with China

Jul 08, 2015

Thailand’s navy has approved a 36 billion baht ($1.1 billion) plan to buy three submarines from China, reports local media. Royal Thai navy officials selected China over competing bids from Russia, Sweden, France, Germany and South Korea.  Leading…

Inauguration of Jimmie H. Hobaugh Community Center

Jul 08, 2015

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today the completion of the Captain Jimmie H. Hobaugh Coast Guard Community Center. The…

Academies of IRS, Lloyd's Maritime, IBC Sign MOU

Jul 08, 2015

IRClass Academy of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding last month with Lloyd’s Maritime Academy (LMA) and IBC Academy (IBCA) that are part of Informa PLC in the UK. The objective of this collaboration…

HHI, GE Win AIP for Gas Turbine-powered Carrier

Jul 08, 2015

Hyundai Heavy Industries announced today that the company has jointly developed world’s first gas turbine-powered 174,000 m3 LNG carrier with GE Aviation and Marine (GE), a leading industrial gas turbine maker, and has secured Approval in…

IMO for Better Regulation

Jul 08, 2015

With a new resolution, United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) stresses the need for better regulation and fewer administrative burdens for the benefit of seafarers, shipowners and administrations alike.At the IMO Council meeting held last week…

Djibouti Training Center Build on Pace

Jul 07, 2015

The construction of the Djibouti Regional Training Centre (DRTC) in Doraleh, Djibouti is moving forward in earnest, with a view to completion by the end of September 2015, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said.  IMO’s Chris Trelawny and  Kiruja Micheni made a site visit Tuesday…

Bibby Ship Management Appoints SHEQ Director

Jul 07, 2015

Bibby Ship Management announced the appointment of Donald Macfarlane as Director responsible for managing and developing Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) related initiatives across the group.With over 20 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry…

Maersk Sells Its Stake in ESVAGT

Jul 07, 2015

Danish conglomerate A.P Moller-Maersk said Tuesday two international infrastructure investors have agreed to buy 100% of the Danish company ESVAGT from Maersk Group and ESE-Holding A/S. The sale amounts to a value of 4.1 billion Danish kroner equaling to approximately USD $610 million…

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Russian Oil Freight Rates to India Remain High

Russian Oil Freight Rates to India Remain High

EU Wheat Falls Further As Market Awaits Black Sea Diplomacy

EU Wheat Falls Further As Market Awaits Black Sea Diplomacy

Russia Ships More Than 10 Million Barrels of Crude to China Via Northern Sea Route

Russia Ships More Than 10 Million Barrels of Crude to China Via Northern Sea Route

Baltic Index Hits Almost Five-Year High

Baltic Index Hits Almost Five-Year High

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