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Cyprus Pledges Support for Shipping

Sep 15, 2015

The government of Cyprus will support and bolster growth of the country’s maritime sector, Marios Demetriades, minister of transport, communications and works, said, reports In-Cyprus. “I would like to assure you that the Cyprus government…

EU Climate Deal Must Address Shipping, Says Greens

Sep 15, 2015

The groups representing European Parliament's (EP) environment committee are urging European leaders to include international shipping in the global climate deal scheduled to be signed in Paris in December. The 28 EU member states meet…

Law Maker Attacks Korean Shipbuilders

Sep 15, 2015

Lee Jin-bok, a lawmaker of the ruling Saenuri Party in Korea says that the government has given an 'incentive for mutual growth' to Korea's major shipbuilders while they are accused of an unfair business practice. The three shipbuilders - Hyundai Heavy Industries…

India, Australia Begin First Joint Maritime Exercises

Sep 15, 2015

India and Australia have commenced the first bilateral maritime exercise, Ausindex15, in Visakhapatnam, India, strengthening defence cooperation between the countries. Building on the personal relationship of Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Abbott…

Mexico Sets Minimums for Offshore Oil Auction

Sep 14, 2015

Mexico's finance ministry announced the minimum fiscal terms companies will be required to meet in order to win development rights in an upcoming oil auction, as the country seeks to lure investment despite slumping crude prices. The ministry…

Greeks Despair over Drowned Refugees

Sep 14, 2015

* Thirty-four drown, including 15 children  * Coastguard rescues 1,429 migrants in three days  * Figures show Greece is main refugee gateway to Europe Greek divers trawled the Aegean Sea on Monday for survivors of the country's worst maritime accident involving refugees…

Security Remains Fragile in Indian Ocean

Sep 14, 2015

Press release - The security situation in the Indian Ocean could very quickly change for the worse, says maritime security company MAST. Gerry Northwood OBE, COO of MAST, said: “For commercial shipping, the Indian Ocean is arguably the safest ocean on the planet…

SDV: New Logistics Hub at Port of Le Havre

Sep 14, 2015

SDV Logistique Internationale  recently signed a preliminary agreement for the construction of a warehouse on the Parc Logistique du Pont de Normandie 2 (PLPN2) platform at the Port of Le Havre.  This project is divided into two successive…

Alewijnse Wins Contracts for Van Oord Vessels

Sep 14, 2015

System integrator Alewijnse Marine Systems and international dredging and marine contractor Van Oord signed a long-term service level agreement covering the Van Oord cable-laying vessels Nexus and HAM601. The contract was started on September 1…

EU Urged to Include Shipping in Paris Climate Deal

Sep 14, 2015

The heads of 7 of the 8 political groups of the European Parliament's environment committee wrote  to the Environment Ministers of the 28 EU countries urging them to include international shipping and aviation in a global climate deal at Paris…

Flynn Refrigeration Supplies Cargo Vessel in Philippines

Sep 14, 2015

Press release - Merseyside refrigeration and air-conditioning specialist Flynn has responded to an emergency call-out for a specialist compressor for a cargo vessel operating in the Philippines.The firm responded rapidly to German shipping…

G6 Alliance Announces Asia - Europe Schedule Update

Sep 14, 2015

Press release - Members of the G6 Alliance has announced additional void sailings within their Asia-Europe product in response to changes in market demand. As the G6 Alliance continues to review its product profile, the following void sailings…

Global Maritime take Center Stage @ Danish Forum

Sep 14, 2015

The second Annual Danish Maritime Forum, scheduled for October 7-8, 2015, in Copenhagen, brings together a wealth of global maritime leaders to address present and long-term challenges for industry. Discussions at this year’s Danish Maritime…

Azerbaijan: 2016 Budget Draft Estimates Oil at $50

Sep 14, 2015

Azerbaijan's 2016 budget draft envisages an estimated oil price of $50 per barrel, down from $90 this year, and sees economic growth of 1.8 percent, the document published on the finance ministry's website showed on Monday.The former Soviet…

Dometic Promotes Trigg

Sep 14, 2015

Dometic Group promoted Ned Trigg to Executive Vice President of Dometic’s Marine division. In his new role, Trigg will be the business leader for the Marine OEM and Aftermarket divisions for the Americas region. This includes sales, application engineering…

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Chartwell Marine Secures Design Contract for Island Community Ferry

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BIO-UV Group, Microwise to Tackle Port-Side Ballast Water Treatment

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DCSA+ Welcomes Contship as New Terminal Partner

HII Names Daniel Marks Vice President of Contracts and Pricing at Ingalls Shipbuilding

HII Names Daniel Marks Vice President of Contracts and Pricing at Ingalls Shipbuilding

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