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Mine Detection Robot Performs in Bahrain

Oct 06, 2014

As the demand for naval technology rapidly escalates globally, the Middle East remains a hotspot for investment and innovation. To this end, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), in support of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Manama…

TOTE Services Announces New Business

Oct 06, 2014

TOTE Services, Inc. won a five-year ship management contract by American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier (ARC).  The seven-ship ARC fleet consists of Pure Car Truck Carriers that carry cargo in U.S. – International trades for the U.S. Government and its various agencies…

Deal Struck on LNG Delivery for Shipowners

Oct 06, 2014

Unique partnership offers the first fully integrated LNG solution to ship owners.WesPac Midstream LLC (WesPac), a leading provider of energy infrastructure and LNG solutions, announced a partnership agreement with Clean Marine Energy LLC (CME)…

New Tugboat for Iskes Towing & Salvage

Oct 06, 2014

Iskes Towing & Salvage has taken delivery of a Damen ASD 3212 tug named Mercurius. To date the Netherlands-based tug operator’s fleet now includes three Damen builds, all built in the last four years. “We used the same leasing option (with Damen) with the Argus…

ZIM's BoD Changes

Oct 06, 2014

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. has announced the following changes to its Board of Directors:    The Board of Directors of the company appointed Mr. Aharon Fogel as Excutive Chairman of the Board of Directors effective as of October 6…

Areva Selling Assets, CEO Under Scrutiny

Oct 06, 2014

French state-controlled nuclear group Areva will further cut back its investment budget and sell more assets to shore up its balance sheet, and the position of Chief Executive Luc Oursel is under threat, French daily Les Echos said on its website on Monday…

LNG America Taps Paitl for VP Marine Ops

Oct 06, 2014

LNG America welcomes Captain George “Joe” Paitl to position of VP Marine Operations and HSSE Compliance.   Capt. Paitl is a retired US Coast Guard senior officer who most recently held the position of Commanding Officer and Captain of the Port…

Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics Wins Contract

Oct 06, 2014

Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics has been appointed as Sloman Neptun’s agent in Sweden.  Sloman Neptun Shipping & Transport GmbH has appointed Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics AB  as its agent in Sweden. The two companies will work in…

Oil Steadies Above $92 on Signs of Global Growth

Oct 06, 2014

Stabilisation follows a week of sharp falls Strong Asian and European stocks provide support Concerns of ample supply remain Brent crude oil edged down but stayed above $92 a barrel on Monday after a week of sharp falls, as strong U…

Vancouver Search and Rescue Summit a Success

Oct 06, 2014

Leading representatives from Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations in Canada and trustees of the International Maritime Federation (IMRF) have met to discuss the challenges in the area, including the possible opening of the North West and North East passages to shipping…

LR Alert: Mustering for Ships with Passengers

Oct 06, 2014

Amendments to SOLAS regulations III/19.2.2 and III/19.2.3 will enter into force on 1 January, 2015, and introduce mandatory requirements for passenger mustering & briefing before or on departure, for ships engaged in international voyages lasting more than 24 hours…

New Category for 2015 Offshore Achievement Awards

Oct 06, 2014

The 2015 Offshore Achievement Awards have opened for entries today, with a new category added which will recognise investment into the future talent of the energy industry.The prestigious awards, which are organised and hosted by the Society…

Former DHS Chief Ridge Introduces Cyber Solutions

Oct 06, 2014

First U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge Partners with Five Lloyd’s Syndicates to Offer ‘Intelligent’ Cyber Insurance. Ridge Insurance Solutions Company to close dangerous cyber insurance gap by providing informed-assessment capabilities and insurance…

Easter Pacific Vessel Touches Bottom in Durban

Oct 06, 2014

Eastern Pacific Shipping reports that an incident involving its managed vessel m.t. Pacific Quartz took place off Durban in South Africa Friday morning.  While proceeding into the port, with a port pilot on board, the vessel touched bottom in way of No…

Hamburg Port Dredging Delayed

Oct 06, 2014

Port of Hamburg's has delayed the Deepening and Widening of the Navigation Channel of the Lower and Outer Elbe In this regards the statements by Port of Hamburg Marketing Executive Board Members Axel Mattern and Ingo Egloff on Today’s Decision…

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Brittany Ferries Ends Live Irish Calf Exports

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Ukrainian Exporters Encouraged to Prepare for Halted Port Operations

PIRIOU Delivers Third Wind-Powered Cargo Ship to NEWTOWT

PIRIOU Delivers Third Wind-Powered Cargo Ship to NEWTOWT

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Iran Creates Oil Bonanza for the Americas

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