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Recipitents of Australian Search and Rescue Awards

Oct 02, 2014

Five Tasmania Police officers will be recognised for their outstanding contribution to search and rescue tonight at this year’s Australian Search and Rescue Awards in Sydney.Since 1996, the National Search and Rescue Council, which is…

MOL Merges Group Companies; Upgrades Bridge Simulator

Oct 01, 2014

MOL adds DPS and enhances safe operation by integrating expertise through mergerMitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced the merger of MOL Marine Consulting, Ltd. (MOLMC) and MOL Cable Ship Ltd. effective October 1, 2014. The new company…

General Dynamics Bags $ 50 mi Submarine Contracts

Oct 01, 2014

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics was awarded two contract modifications totaling $50 million to continue supporting the AN/BYG-1 combat control system aboard U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy submarines…

USCG Cutter Rush Returns

Sep 30, 2014

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Rush returned to its homeport following a successful 72-day deployment in the Central and Western Pacific, Monday.Rush departed in July 2014 and spent the last two months conducting operations in the Central and Western Pacific…

Report on MOL Comfort Incident is out

Sep 30, 2014

In response to the casualty of “MOL COMFORT” which occurred on 17 June 2013, ClassNK established the Investigative Panel on Large Container Ship Safety, comprised of leading experts from shipbuilders, shipowners and academic institutions…

IRPT, Community College MoA on Maritime Training

Sep 29, 2014

The Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals (IRPT) Trade Association announced today that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Lewis & Clark Community College - National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) and the Mississippi River Transportation…

U.S. Maritime Security: The Portunus Concept

Sep 29, 2014

The mission of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is to strengthen United States’ security through development and application of world-class science and technology. LLNL seeks to enhance the nation’s defense; reduce the global threat from terrorism and weapons of mass destruction…

PSC CIC on Fire Safety Systems by Riyadh MoU

Sep 29, 2014

ClassNK has informed that Six countries viz. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE of the Riyadh MOU in the Gulf Region are planning the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC); Items of concentrated inspection…

SITC Container Lines Wins Industry Award

Sep 29, 2014

SITC Container Lines (Thailand) Co.,Ltd was awarded as ' Best Container Liner 2014 ' by DITP (Department of Int'l Trade Promotion) and TNSC (Thai National Shipper's Council ) in  Bangkok, Thailand on 24th/Sept,2014.This yearly- based appraisal…

Seakeeper Launches 5 New Models

Sep 28, 2014

Seakeeper proudly introduces five new models, offering stability and roll reduction for vessels 30’ and larger! The product range now includes the Seakeeper 5, 9, 16, 26 and 35 models, with gyros that are smaller and more powerful than ever…

Felixstowe Port Receives Full AEO Status

Sep 27, 2014

The Port of Felixstowe, the Port of Britain, has become the first UK port to receive full Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status.The AEO initiative was introduced by the European Commission through the Union Customs Code to help simplify…

World Maritime Day 2014 Celebrated in Mumbai

Sep 26, 2014

25th September, the Day when the World Maritime Day gets celebrated in Mumbai is an event well-known among the seafaring community and in the shipping and other related circles. Though other centers in India too have their own celebration…

Commandant Signs USCG Coast Guard Strategy Document

Sep 25, 2014

The US Coast Guard informs it has released the 'Coast Guard Western Hemisphere Strategy' under the signature of Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm. Paul F. Zukunft, who outlines the content of the document as follows:'This morning I signed the Coast Guard Western Hemisphere Strategy…

Preventive Measures at Panama Canal Against Ebola

Sep 25, 2014

The Panama Canal Authority, in coordination with the country's Ministry of Health (MINSA), is taking the following measures to prevent the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and protect Canal workers and customers.The Maritime Sanitation…

Happy World Maritime Day!

Sep 25, 2014

Established in 2005 by a UN resolution on a recommendation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), World Maritime Day is an annual celebration – usually during the last week of September – that aims to draw attention to the challenges…

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