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MOL’s Newbuilding Yahagi Maru Delivered

Jan 23, 2015

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced the delivery of the coal carrier Shin Yahagi Maru, which will serve Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. The vessel was delivered at Imari Shipyard and Works of Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.  on January 22…

Inmarsat's Launch Date for Xpress Satellite

Jan 23, 2015

Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, will complete another significant milestone in the delivery of its transformational global mobile satellite communications (GX) service with the scheduled…

New Coating Thickness Measurement Tool

Jan 21, 2015

Oxford Instruments has introduced a new tool for coating thickness measurement and materials analysis.This new model, the MAXXI 6, is based on X-ray fluorescence technology.It encompasses a high resolution silicon drift detector (SDD), measuring…

MOL Develops ‘Fe-asy Checker 26’ Onboard Test Kit

Jan 20, 2015

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has developed and commercialized an onboard test kit called the “Fe-asy Checker 26,” which enables crewmembers to analyze total iron content in scavenging drain oil safely, quickly, simply and with high accuracy.The “Fe…

Seapilot Unveils Navigation APP for Android Devices

Jan 16, 2015

Seapilot, the recreational brand of True Heading NSA and leading manufacturer of recreational Automatic Identification System (AIS) solutions and app navigation, announced today the release of its award-winning Seapilot Navigation app for Android devices…

Aframax Tanker for SeaRiver Maritime Named

Jan 15, 2015

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc., held a naming ceremony earlier today for the second of two tankers being constructed for SeaRiver Maritime, Inc. (SeaRiver), Exxon Mobil Corporation’s U.S. marine affiliate. Political guest speakers included Governor Tom Corbett…

Sunstream Introduces Automated Cover

Jan 14, 2015

Sunstream Boat Lifts has launched the SwiftShield line of automated boat covers. Employing two designs that cover and uncover a boat in seconds, Sunstream SwiftShield covers are easy to use and provide protection from the elements and added security…

General Dynamics Wins MK46 Systems Contract

Jan 14, 2015

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $26.2 million contract for the production of MK46 Modification (Mod) 2 Gun Weapon Systems (GWS) for use on Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), and Zumwalt-class (DDG-1000) ships…

USN Railgun at Future Force EXPO

Jan 14, 2015

The Electromagnetic Railgun-a weapon that will play a significant role in the future of the U.S. Navy-will be on display to the public for the first time on the East Coast Feb. 4-5 at the Naval Future Force Science and Technology (S&T) EXPO in Washington…

Dorian LPG Lands Debt Financing for Newbuilding Program

Jan 13, 2015

Dorian LPG Ltd. a leading owner and operator of modern Very Large Gas Carriers ('VLGCs'), today announced that is has received commitments for up to $761 million of debt financing for its VLGC newbuilding program.  ABN AMRO Capital (USA)…

Inmarsat BGAN Link Re-launched

Jan 13, 2015

Satcom Global is delighted to announce a new, simplified BGAN Link proposition from Inmarsat that offers customers a more attractive solution for data connectivity from a remote, fixed location. BGAN Link is designed to give you a flexible…

General Dynamics Enhancing US Navy Capabilities

Jan 13, 2015

General Dynamics Mission Systems makes its debut as General Dynamics' newest business unit at the Surface Navy Association's (SNA) 27th National Symposium. General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems and General Dynamics C4 Systems combined to form General Dynamics Mission Systems on January 1…

Petrobras Discovers Oil in Sergipe Basin Farfan

Jan 10, 2015

Petrobras announced results of drilling well 9-SES-188D (Petrobras nomenclature) / 9-BRSA-1280D-SES (ANP nomenclature), located at concession area BM-SEAL-11, in block SEAL-M-426, in Sergipe Basin ultra-deep waters.The results confirm…

New Virginia-Class Attack Submarine Named

Jan 10, 2015

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today that SSN 795, a Virginia-class attack submarine, will bear the name USS Hyman G. Rickover. Mabus named the submarine to honor U.S. Navy Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, the man credited for developing USS Nautilus (SSN 571)…

PSA Marine Expands into Middle East

Jan 09, 2015

PSA Marine Qalhat SAOC (PSAMQ), a joint venture company formed between PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd (PSA Marine) and Golden Dunes International LLC (GDI), will commence towage operations for Oman LNG LLC (OLNG) in Sur, Oman on 11 January 2015. The contract will be for a period of 10 years…

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U.S. Appeals Court Backs FMC in Evergreen Dispute

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Ukraine Strikes Russia's Tuapse Refinery

Ukraine Strikes Russia's Tuapse Refinery

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Shipping Containerization Marks 70 Years, Revolutionizing Global Economy and Reshaping Newark

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