Rear Adm.(lower half) Brian B. Brown relieved Rear Adm. Jonathan W. White as commander of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NAVMETOCCOM) in a traditional Navy change of command ceremony on Aug. 3 at Stennis Space Center. 'I am…
The container equipment fleet grew by 8.5% during 2011, taking the global fleet to 31.25 million teu, compared to a 7% growth in 2010. This was better than expected as demand for newbuilds suffered a knock from the second quarter of 2011 onwards…
As costs of bunker fuel, logistics and M&R continue to rise to record levels and to close the gap between breakeven and market rates, CMA CGM has decided to file a Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) for reefer containers from the United States to Asia…
The offshore industry, and specifically Brazil, continue to be a driver for maritime markets, as Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), through its subsidiary Fernvale Pte. Ltd., signed contracts with Sete Brasil Participações S.A. (Sete Brasil)…
Maritime Information Systems AS, Norway (MARIS) has appointed Ove Bråthen Director, Sales Scandinavia. Mr Bråthen, who holds an electronics degree with focus on radar and underwater acoustics, brings more than 25 years’ international sales experience to the company…
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has set standard for HV equipment onshore and aboard shipThe International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees)…
'MSC Flaminia', fire still smouldering in No. 7 hold, boarded again after foul weather in UK Western Approaches.The ship managers report as follows:Thanks to improving weather conditions, a team of firefighting experts is able to board MSC FLAMINIA and continue the salvaging efforts today…
Saab, with Elcome Marine Services, successfully implements National Automatic Identification System Network in India.Saab's National Automatic Identification System (NAIS) on the Indian coast line for India’s Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL)…
Tognum adjusts its forecast at end of the first half-year 2012, anticipating growth in revenues in the lower single-digits.The company now anticipates growth in revenues in the lower single-digit percentage range and thus remains within the current forecast corridor…
New shipping fairways being progressively introduced in August 2012 off the coasts of NW Australia.Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese recently announced the fairways saying commercial shipping was vital to Australia’s…
KBR awarded FEED for FPSO topsides and hull, Luanda Office to play major role in supplying local content.KBR announce that it has been awarded a FEED contract to perform work for the topsides and hull associated with a new-build, double-sided…
Atomflot awards a US$ 1.15-billion contract for a nuclear-powered icebreaker to Russia's Baltic Shipyard.The ship is designed for operations in the western Arctic and shallow water areas of the Yenisei River and the Gulf of Ob.The icebreaker…
Russia will create several hubs along the Northern Sea Route to enforce security in the region.The Northern Sea Route stretches along Russia’s Arctic coast from Murmansk on the Barents Sea to the Bering Strait in the Far East.Russia will…
Queiroz Galvão Óleo e Gás (QGOG) partners with Sete Brasil in charter agreements for 3 drilling rigs.QGOG, the largest Brazilian provider of drilling and production services, announce that, in partnership with Sete Brasil, they have signed…
Oregon Wave Energy Trust seeks submissions for Its 2012 Ocean Energy Fast Pitch competition.In conjunction with the seventh annual Ocean Renewable Energy Conference in Portland, Oregon, Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET), a non-profit organization…
