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Crewsaver Announces Two Appointments

Nov 25, 2014

David Duffin has joined that Crewsaver senior management as Sales Director. Duffin will manage the UK and Export Sales teams and work toward taking the Crewsaver brand global, the company said.Duffin has worked within the marine industry for 20 years…

Preparing for Low Sulphur Operation

Nov 25, 2014

Stricter limitations on sulphur emissions (SOx) will pose many challenges to ships operating in Emission Control Areas (ECAs). If not handled with care, switching from Heavy Fuel Oil to Marine Gas Oil can put equipment at risk and increase operational costs…

Stirling Group Altor Open Doors for O&G Skills Week

Nov 25, 2014

An Aberdeen HSE and risk management firm opened its doors to give people a glimpse of how varied a career in oil and gas can be.Stirling Group Altor took part in the first ever National Oil and Gas Skills Week which welcomed 4,000 people to more than 50 events at venues across the UK…

Migrant Rescue Draws Budget Concerns in the Mediterranean

Nov 25, 2014

Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) has raised concerns about the implications for masters of the recent reports of the launch of the new EU Frontex operation Triton which will apparently have a reduced budget and focus on border control in…

USCG & Ocean Safety Rescue Kayakers on Molokini Crater

Nov 25, 2014

The Coast Guard and Ocean Safety rescued two kayakers trapped on Molokini Crater Monday. Watchstanders at Sector Honolulu Command Center received notification at 3:20 p.m. from Maui Fire Department of two kayakers who were beset by weather and were forced onto the rocks on Molokini Crater…

Overwhelming Support for ‘Hit the HMT Target!’

Nov 25, 2014

Today, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) applauded a “Dear Colleague” letter to the leadership of the Senate Committee on Appropriations that was signed by 22 senators, urging appropriators to meet the dredging funding commitments…

Maritime SAR Under Media Pressure

Nov 24, 2014

Media pressure, and particularly the posting of unverified stories on social media, has become a significant factor in major maritime search and rescue (SAR) events.Bruce Reid, CEO of the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) told…

Environmental Awards Recognize 84 Foss Vessels

Nov 24, 2014

With a combined 840 years without an environmental incident, 84 Foss Maritime and subsidiary companies' tugs and tank barges have been recognized by a major maritime organization for their environmental safety records.  The Chamber of Shipping…

USCG Assist Duck Hunters Near Harrington Beach Park

Nov 23, 2014

The Coast Guard and the Port Washington and Cedar Grove Fire Departments came to the assistance of two duck hunters on Lake Michigan Friday.The names of those involved are not being released.A 911 dispatcher contacted Coast Guard Station Sheboygan  at 11:30 a…

HMAS Success Deploys to Middle East

Nov 23, 2014

After months of preparation, HMAS Success departed Garden Island in Sydney today for a six-month deployment to the Middle East Region to provide logistic support for coalition forces as part of Operation MANITOU. Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells…

7 Rescued from Sinking Freighter Near Haiti

Nov 22, 2014

Seven crewmembers were rescued after their 100-foot coastal freighter began taking on water and sank approximately 45 miles north off of Cap Haitien, Haiti, Friday. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard 7th District command center in Miami…

USS Oscar Austin Deploys to 6th fleet

Nov 22, 2014

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) departed Naval Station Norfolk Nov. 21 for a deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR).The ship will conduct maritime security operations and provide theater security cooperation efforts within the AOR…

New Oil & Gas App for Training Records

Nov 21, 2014

Offshore workers will for the first time be able to access their training records at the touch of a button wherever they are in the world thanks to a new mobile application which launched November 19. Oil and gas skills organization OPITO…

IMO Steps Up Safety in Polar Waters

Nov 21, 2014

United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted global, binding regulations to enhance safety of navigation in polar waters.After several years’ intense negotiations, the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has today…

DGS Marine Advises Fixed Premium P&I Cover

Nov 21, 2014

DGS Marine, a leading global P&I management provider and exclusive manager for the British European and Overseas (BE&O) P&I facility, has highlighted the benefits of fixed premium P&I cover for ship owners and operators in the Middle East…

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