Maritime industry leaders from across the globe are expected to gather for a week of meetings and events in the capital.Welcoming the new initiative, Maritime London's chief executive, Doug Barrow, said that London International Shipping…
Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, of the International Labour Organisation doubted effectiveness of Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.Delegates at Apostleship of the Sea's 23rd international congress in the Vatican were told that the MLC 2006 was simply a tool that had to be used wisely…
Victor Marine Ltd fulfill a significant order for a series of lightweight oily water separators for naval fast attack interceptor vessels.These lighter units have now been added to Victor Marine’s full range of products. Due to the weight constraints applied to this project…
In his opening address to the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee's 91st Session Mr. Koji Sekimizu pushes for publication of Costa Concordia accident report.An extract of the Secretary-General's remarks on the Costa Concordia issue follow:'As the loss of the Costa Concordia amply demonstrated…
Coastal Energy Company, an independent exploration and production company with assets in Thailand, issues 2013 guidance.• The Company expects operating expenses to average approximately $19.00 per bbl offshore Thailand, well below 2012…
Rolls-Royce sign a teaming agreement with Italian company Lauro Shipping to design new gas-powered Environship-concept ferries.This agreement marks the first time that a customer will utilise the Environship concept for a passenger vessel…
Mill Log Equipment Company DBA Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic hire Scott Schmitz as Territory Manager for the Northern Mid-Atlantic States.Twin Disc’s newest full service distributor, announce the hiring of Scott Schmitz as the Territory Manager for the Northern Mid-Atlantic States to include…
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) appointed by Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) to support a key marine seismic survey project in Greece.Under the three month research project, ISS Greece will provide marine services to the survey vessel ‘Nordic…
Fugro has developed a new version of its DeepWorks ROV simulator for the Saab Seaeye family of electric ROVs.The new version supports console integration of the Seaeye Tiger, Lynx, Cougar XT and Panther XT/XT Plus models.To cater for the training needs of a mixed fleet of ROVs…
Contract announcements by U.S. Department of Defense (DofD) updated to 26, November 2012.BAE Systems Mayport, Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $6,880,388 contract to perform maintenance and repair work including hull, machinery, electrical…
University of Stavanger (UiS) is active in teaching, research and finding solutions for developing fields in areas with Arctic conditions. The northward shift of Norway’s oil industry means it must adjust to temperatures down to -30°C, storms…
Dockwise Ltd. confirms it has received an unsolicited intended offer from Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. ('Boskalis') for the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Dockwise at an offer price of EUR 17.20 per share cum dividend. The…
ClassNK (Chairman and President: Noboru Ueda) has announced that it will be bringing its highly regarded PrimeManagement series of seminars to Turkey and Greece for the first time on November 28 and 29th respectively. The seminars, which are offered free of charge…
Knightsbridge Tankers Limited sells its VLCC 'Kengsington' to an unrelated 3rd party for delivery this month.The Company expects to record a gain of approximately $0.1 million in the fourth quarter having recorded an impairment loss of $13…
Somali authorities have seized a North Korean vessel for allegedly dumping cement off the country's coast, & will prosecute.A North Korean-flagged ship and its crew were captured by the quasi-government of Puntland near the coast of the Puntland port city of Bossaso while discharging some 5…
