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MTN’s Wagner Elected to USSA and ISS Boards

Oct 30, 2013

MTN Communications (MTN) managing director of yacht services, Derik Wagner, has joined the Boards of the U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) and International Superyacht Society (ISS).MTN is extending its industry thought leadership with Derik Wagner joining the Boards of the USSA and ISS…

Susan Daly Appointed to Landing School Board of Directors

Oct 30, 2013

The Landing School, a post-secondary institution focused on educating tomorrow’s marine industry professionals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Daly to their Board of Directors. Ms. Daly is an accomplished sailor and longtime supporter of the marine industry…

William Heaps Wins UKHO Alexander Dalrymple Award

Oct 30, 2013

William Heaps, Assistant Marine Advisor and Hydrographic Manager of the U.K.’s leading port group, Associated British Ports (ABP) has been presented with the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office’s (UKHO’s) Alexander Dalrymple Award at a ceremony in Southampton…

First Iron Ore Trade Using CargoDocs Electronic Bills of Lading

Oct 30, 2013

BHP Billiton, Royal Bank of Scotland, Westpac Banking Corporation, Cargill and Minerva Marine recently completed the first trade financed iron ore trade using ESS’s CargoDocs electronic bill of lading and eUCP Presentation solutions. CargoDocs was used on a shipment from Australia to China…

HOSTAR Moves WWII PT Boat

Oct 30, 2013

PT-728, one of the few remaining examples of the torpedo-armed fast attack craft that helped America win WWII, is no ordinary boat. To help move the vessel carefully, HOSTAR Marine used a hydraulic yard trailer.Portraying various sister boats…

Proserv Appoints Country Manager in Nigeria

Oct 30, 2013

International energy technology services company Proserv has reinforced its expanding global reach by appointing a country manager in one of West Africa's emerging provinces.Olu Phillips takes up the post in Nigeria where Proserv has experienced…

Braemar Adjusting Makes Several New Appointments

Oct 30, 2013

Braemar Adjusting continues its global expansion with the addition of one director in London, two directors in Houston and an energy adjuster in Singapore. Ian McInroy re-joins Braemar’s London office as a Director in October 2013 from a…

Digital Generation to Enhance O&G Production, Safety

Oct 30, 2013

BP poll shows delegates at SPE Intelligent Energy International 2013 believe the digital generation will enable emerging technologies to optimize production and enhance safety management.Oil and gas industry professionals believe that the…

NOL Reports $20m 3Q Profit

Oct 30, 2013

NOL Group reported net profits of $20 million for the third quarter of 2013, and year-to-date net profits of $61 million. The Group posted year-to-date Core EBIT improvement of 33% or $42 million, from a $127 million deficit in the same period last year…

ARGUS & Sailing the NOAA's 'Magenta Line'

Oct 29, 2013

SURVICE Engineering comments on NOAA Federal Register Notice - Intracoastal Waterway Route “Magenta Line” on NOAA Nautical Charts, with reference to the company's ARGUS project, as follows:SURVICE Engineering respectfully suggests that the…

Aquadrive Limits Engine Vibration

Oct 29, 2013

When members of the Northport Yacht Club on Long Island recently took delivery of two new launches, they had substantial performance expectations. Soon the captains and some passengers sensed something was not right.At certain engine RPMs…

Improving U.S. Freight Transportation System

Oct 29, 2013

The Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation published its final report on United States freight transportation, offering an assessment of its current condition with recommendations for strengthening nationwide infrastructure and U.S. economy…

Commissioner Doyle: LNG "Blossoming" as Marine Fuel

Oct 29, 2013

FMC Commissioner William P. Doyle issued this morning’s opening remarks at the American Society of Transportation and Logistics (AST&L) 6th Sino - American Logistics Conference in Chicago, Il, where he addressed the use of LNG as a marine fuel…

Computer Gaming Incorporated into Maritime Training

Oct 29, 2013

Videotel is pioneering a new form of training delivery, designed to respond to the demands of the post internet age. It is moving to the ultimate in interactivity, by using gaming technology for serious purposes.Using serious games technology…

Laser Scanning Ships: Discover the Value

Oct 29, 2013

With increased marine regulations it is increasingly important to acquire digital documentation of the your fleet of ships. Today, laser scanners have the range and accuracy to capture marine vessels, piping systems and shipyards to provide…

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