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Horizon Lines Nets Quality, Service Awards

Aug 07, 2012

Horizon Lines receives top honors in 'Quest for Quality' award, ranked first by customers for outstanding service. Horizon Lines, Inc., one of the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping companies, has been honored for the fourth consecutive…

Cruise Ship Healthcare Conference Hears from Norovirus Expert

Aug 07, 2012

Zylast™ infectious disease specialist presents benefits of  broad spectrum anti-microbial products at Miami meeting.Maj. Steven E. Czerwinski (Retired), an infectious disease expert who specialized in preventative chemical warfare research in the U…

ICS Applauds EC Closure of P&I Investigations

Aug 07, 2012

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes halt to European Commission (EC) probe on P&I clubs.International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has welcomed the decision by the European…

China Shipyard Delivers Deep-sea Salvage & Rescue Vessel

Aug 07, 2012

China’s largest submersible-support vessel delivered to Shanghai Salvage by Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry shipyard.China’s largest submersible-support vessel has been delivered and put into service in Qingdao, Shandong province, marking…

New Cruise Ship to be Floated Out by Meyer Werft Shortly

Aug 06, 2012

Fifth ship for US cruise company Celebrity Cruises scheduled to launch from the Papenberg, Germany, building dock
.On early Sunday morning of 12 August, 2012, the Celebrity Reflection, the new cruise ship for the US cruise company Celebrity Cruises (Miami)…

Thuraya Raises the Remote Access Streaming Bar to 512 Kbps

Aug 06, 2012

Thuraya and Geolink offer broadcasters a faster, more 
reliable and cheaper IT solution
.Thuraya delivers data and voice satellite communications solutions in remote locations for the energy, media, government, NGO and maritime sectors.    
Thuraya Telecommunications Company…

Technip Gets Important Contract from ConocoPhillips UK

Aug 06, 2012

Technip awarded a five-year sub-sea Inspection, repair and maintenance contract by ConocoPhillips U.K.Technip has been awarded a five-year inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) frame agreement contract by ConocoPhillips (U.K.) Limited for various assets in the Central…

AWO Advocate Robust USCG Arctic Presence

Aug 06, 2012

Crowley Maritime Corp. V-P, testifies on behalf of American Waterways Operators (AWO) to Senate Subcommittee.Bruce Harland, Vice President-Commercial Services of Crowley Maritime Corporation, has testified on behalf of Crowley and the American Waterways Operators (AWO) before the U…

Greek Bulkship Owner Increases Revenue in H1 2012

Aug 06, 2012

Safe Bulkers, Inc. of Athens, announce unaudited financial results for 3 & 6 months ended 30, June 2012Fleet and Employment Profile: As of July 31, 2012, the Company’s current fleet was comprised of 21 drybulk vessels with an average age of 4…

DNB Bank Singapore Appoints Papp

Aug 06, 2012

DNB Bank Singapore appointed Erik Gundersen Papp as its new Regional Head of Asia, Energy & Corporates at its Asian headquarters in Singapore.He will be responsible for the bank’s clients in the energy sector as well as the growing number…

Skye Maritime and Rep. Duncan Examine Security Challenges

Aug 06, 2012

Congressman Duncan Hunter Meets with Skye Maritime on the Challenges Facing the U.S. Private Maritime Security Industry. Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA), a Marine combat veteran and member for the House Armed Services Committee, met with senior executives at Skye Maritime…

Salerno Appointed to NAMEPA BoD

Aug 06, 2012

Recently Retired USCG VADM Brian Salerno joins NAMEPA Board of Directors; Salerno’s Marine Safety History a Plus for the Association’s Future.The North American Marine Environment Protection Association Founding Chairman, Clay Maitland,…

Coast Guard Foundation Honors Alaska's Coast Guard Heroes

Aug 06, 2012

Non-Profit Organization’s Dinner and Tribute to Take Place on August Eighth. The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today…

American Equity Safety Awards Announced

Aug 06, 2012

The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU) 2011 Safety Awards were presented at the annual American Longshore Mutual Association (ALMA) Conference in Grand Cayman on July 30, 2012. The awards are given each year to the best performing…

German Yard FSG Launches its Longest RoRo Ferry

Aug 06, 2012

Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft launches first of two RoRo freight ferries for the Turkish shipping company Ulusoy Sealines. “At 208 metres, this is the longest and biggest freight ferry ever built at FSG”, declared shipyard Managing Director Peter Sierk…

Logistics News

Ukraine Offers Russia Truce in Black Sea

Ukraine Offers Russia Truce in Black Sea

Revised Jones Act Waiver Takes Effect August 17

Revised Jones Act Waiver Takes Effect August 17

Port of Los Angeles Increases Clean Ship Incentives

Port of Los Angeles Increases Clean Ship Incentives

Explosion at Rotterdam Port Energy Facility Kills One

Explosion at Rotterdam Port Energy Facility Kills One

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