NOAA publishes its annual report tracking recent Arctic environmental changes.What’s new in 2012?New records set for snow extent, sea ice extent and ice sheet surface melting , despite air temperatures - a key cause of melting - being unremarkable relative to the last decade…
The Ministry of Defence awards the contract for 'Audacious', the latest Astute Class attack submarine to be built for the Royal Navy.Audacious is the fourth of 7 Astute Class submarines being built for the Royal Navy. They are the most technologically…
DNV appoints Stefan Nerpin as its new Group Vice President of Communications and External Relations for the DNV Group.As Group Vice President of DNV’s Communications and External Relations, Mr Nerpin will head up the corporate management…
Construction work begins in Fincantieri's Margher Shipyard on the cruise ship 'Costa Diadema'.Weighing in at 132,500 gross tonnage and with accommodation for a total of 4,947 guests, this will be the biggest Italian-flagged cruise ship afloat…
E-MS receives protection-rights by the European patent office for its power supply systems for ships & offshore platforms.The company develops and realizes diesel- and gas-electric power supply and propulsion systems with un-synchronized generators…
New University of Southampton marine technology & research centre incorporates the Lloyd’s Register’s Group Technology Centre.The UK’s largest university-business collaboration has reached a huge milestone with the “topping out” of their…
Dubai Maritime City infrastructure development speeds up as 35 percent companies agree to begin immediate plot development.Maritime World, the umbrella body constituting Dubai Maritime City (DMC) and other maritime entities, announce that…
Florida-based boat transporters Ocean Trade Lines orchestrate transport of two Zyvex Marine vessels, Seattle to Malaysia.Ocean Trade Lines, a leading boat transportation company, has orchestrated the transport of 2 of Zyvex Marine’s LRV-17’s from Seattle…
Scotland's Aberdeen Harbour Board submits its 'Directions for Growth' document to the National Planning Framework.In response to a call for candidate developments the document outlines the findings from an ongoing feasibility study, which…
Beijer Electronics' 7' QTERM-A7 & 12' QTERM-A12 interface terminals now American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certified for marine applications. With the recent ABS classification, US-based Beijer Electronic's, QTERM-A7 and QTERM-A12 terminals…
Washington State Ferry (WSF) service disruptions should diminish soon, as three ferries return to service from shipyard.The expected return to service of three ferry vessels over the next two weeks will help alleviate temporary service disruptions occurring now on two major ferry routes…
U.S. News and World report released the results for 2013 “Best Law Firm,” naming Blank Rome LLP as the top firm for Admiralty and Maritime Law. “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations…
In order to help employers ensure compliance with the ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which will enter into force in August 2013, the International Shipping Federation (ISF) has published new and comprehensive Guidelines on the Application of the ILO MLC…
Training the trainer introduces significant cost and time efficiencies.Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new ECDIS Instructor Training course designed to train Captains and senior personnel, so they can train other officers and crew members in familiarization of Kongsberg ECDIS on board vessels…
Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc. has appointed Michael Moschos as Bunker Trader as of 15 October 2012.Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc. opened for business earlier this year and has been very well received within the business. The employment of Michael…
