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Liberian Registry, MOL Provide Supplies to Ebola-hit Liberia

Nov 11, 2014

The Liberian Registry has used a $10,000 donation from Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) to procure medical supplies to help combat the spread of Ebola in Liberia.The supplies, comprising essential materials and medical equipment such as PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) suits…

PaR Systems Awarded Thales UK Contract

Nov 11, 2014

PaR Systems, Inc. has been awarded a contract by Thales UK to design, test and supply Lithium-Ion Battery Charging and Storage Systems for installation on the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers. The charging and storage system will incorporate COMFIRE…

S. Korea Prosecutor to Appeal Ferry Crew Verdicts

Nov 11, 2014

A South Korean prosecutor said on Tuesday his team would appeal against court rulings on the 15 crew of a capsized ferry who were given prison terms ranging from five to 36 years.The captain of the ferry, which sank killing about 300 people…

S.Korea Ferry Captain Gets 36 years

Nov 11, 2014

The captain of a South Korean ferry that capsized in April killing 304 passengers was jailed for 36 years on Tuesday after a court found him guilty of negligence, but was acquitted of homicide for which prosecutors had sought the death penalty…

Efficient Coordination of Mega-ship Calls at Hamburg Port

Nov 11, 2014

The number of ultra large vessels calling at the Port of Hamburg has been on the increase for years. This is resulting in some major challenges for the port operators, shipping companies and authorities. With the introduction of the Nautical Terminal Coordination (NTK)…

Repairs to Mumbai Port's Lock Gate

Nov 11, 2014

Mumbai Port Trust in their circular No. MbPT Circular No. TM/ID/CIRCULAR/678  has informed about their plan to repair the outer lock gate through a private contractor.  The schedule is as under :- Removal of the lock gate on 15th May during day by Port floating crane Shresta…

USCG Warns on Hull Magnet Modifications

Nov 10, 2014

This alert raises awareness as to the importance of not modifying equipment or components from their intended design or operation.  Recently, a State Pilot suffered a concussion as he was boarding a vessel via its pilot ladder.  The primary…

DSA Strengthens HSE Team

Nov 10, 2014

Drilling Services of America (DSA), the complete thru-tubing specialist, has added Dwayne Doucet as health, safety and environmental (HSE) director and Todd Whitley as senior technical advisor.  Doucet will be responsible for the continuous…

Cotton, Cox, Harris Receive '14 AOTOS Awards

Nov 10, 2014

The United Seamen's Service (USS) 2014 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards (AOTOS) were presented to Stephen Cotton, General Secretary of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF); Joseph J. Cox, President/CEO, Chamber of Shipping of America…

Doyle Named to Training and Competency Working Group

Nov 10, 2014

The United State Maritime Research Center (USMRC) in Middletown, Rhode Island said that Margaret Kaigh Doyle was named the U.S. vice chairperson of the Training and Competency Working Group for the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF).   The London-based organization…

USS Ross Arrives in Turkey

Nov 10, 2014

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, for a scheduled port visit, Nov. 9.Ross’ visit to Turkey reaffirms to NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthening ties…

Lewis B. Puller Successfully Completes Float-Off

Nov 09, 2014

The Navy's third Mobile Landing Platform (MLP), Lewis B. Puller successfully completed launch and float-off at the General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO) shipyard Nov. 6. Lewis B. Puller is the first afloat forwarding staging base (AFSB) variant of the MLP…

Caterpillar CEO Will Attend APEC CEO Summit

Nov 09, 2014

Chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman is joining APEC economic leaders, business decision-makers and academics to discuss opportunities to strengthen regional economic integration and the global multilateral trade system during the 2014 APEC CEO Summit in Beijing…

Paddling Boat Race Around the Island

Nov 08, 2014

A paddling boat race will take place around Hong Kong Island on 16 November 2014 (Sunday). About 20 canoes and 6 rowing boats are expected to participate in the race.The boats will set off at 0815 hours at the south of Middle Island in a clockwise direction around Hong Kong Island…

Navy Christens Littoral Combat Ship Montgomery

Nov 07, 2014

The Navy will christen littoral combat ship (LCS) Montgomery Nov. 8 during a ceremony at the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard, will deliver the principal address at the ceremony…

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US Sanctions Cuban State Oil Company

US Sanctions Cuban State Oil Company

Los Angeles Adopts $3.4 Billion Port Budget

Los Angeles Adopts $3.4 Billion Port Budget

Spiridon II Livestock Transport Organizer Due in Court

Spiridon II Livestock Transport Organizer Due in Court

Raw Sugar Prices Reach Lowest in More Than a Month While Coffee Rises

Raw Sugar Prices Reach Lowest in More Than a Month While Coffee Rises

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