Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) announced today that at approximately noon Rio De Janeiro time (11 a.m., ET), September 27, 2012, the federal court in Rio de Janeiro served the company with a preliminary injunction requiring that it…
INTTRA announce major enhancements to OceanSchedules, the ocean shipping industry’s comprehensive multi-carrier scheduling solution. With this release, INTTRA customers can now access and evaluate over 7 million global vessel schedules from…
An Atwood Oceanics subsidiary contracts with DSME Korea for an ultra-deepwater drillship to be named 'Atwood Admiral'The Atwood Admiral is expected to be delivered by March 31, 2015 at a total cost, including two blowout preventers ('BOPs')…
Implementation of energy-efficiency, ballast water management & ship-recycling rules on agenda for IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee.The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meets for its 64th session from 1 to 5 October 2012…
The bow of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser 'USS Cowpens' (CG 63) forges through rough seas.USS Cowpens is part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and is currently conducting a routine patrol in the western Pacific region…
Transocean Ltd. announce the federal court in Rio de Janeiro has served a preliminary injunction requiring it to cease operations in Brazil within 30 calendar days.The company is vigorously pursuing the overturn or suspension of the preliminary injunction…
UNOLS (University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System) seeks nominations to fill two Fleet Improvement Committee (FIC) vacancies.The Fleet Improvement Committee works to assure the continuing excellence of the UNOLS Fleet and to assure that the number…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recognizes Westports for its security measures in the loading US-bound containerized maritime cargo.After the 9/11 attacks the United States instituted various initiatives to increase the layers of security…
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) changes date of 'Shifting International Trade Routes' workshop, details other events.The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)—the trade association representing seaports throughout…
Aker Solutions wins a Statoil contract to deliver three subsea trees, tubing hangers & a tool package to the Troll field, Norwegian continental shelf. The extension, estimated contract value NOK 250 million, is a call-off from a contract signed with Statoil in February 2012…
Classification society ClassNK gains Safety Award for its efforts to ensure the safe carriage of nickel ore cargoes at the Lloyd’s List Global Awards.The Lloyd’s List Global Awards, held each year in London by leading maritime media company Informa…
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) commemorated 'World Maritime Day' on 27, September, 2012, honors diverse maritime community.CLIA President and CEO Christine Duffy said: 'We applaud the IMO [International Maritime Organization]…
Norsafe conducts the highest free-fall drop ever, 61.53 meters (201.9 ft) featuring a so-called free-fall lifeboat.The test came in the wake of another successful drop from a height of 52 metres earlier the same week. Norsafe's groundbreaking new lifeboat…
MHI to launch new Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering & Services Private Ltd. (MIES) in Singapore, integrating three local afiliated companies.Effective October 1st 2012 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) will launch a new company…
An AMP (Alternative Marine Power) application installed in the south of Sweden port by Cavotec for 'Cold Ironing'.Cavotec claim this to be the largest high-voltage shore connection system in the world.Concern over air quality in harbours…
