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Maersk Partners With Apex for North American Wind Energy

Oct 09, 2011

Maersk Line, Limited and Apex Offshore Wind Energy Partner to Bring Offshore Wind Energy to North America. Apex Offshore Wind, LLC and Maersk Line, Limited today announced that they have established a working relationship to support the development…

Former Seafarers Encourage Youngsters to Consider Maritime Careers

Oct 09, 2011

World Travel, Camaraderie and Exciting Voyages Characterise a Career in the Maritime Industry, but Employment Figures Show Disinterest. A group of former seafarers encouraged youngsters to consider important professions in the Royal and Merchant Navy…

Harvey Gulf Contracts to Build First U.S. LNG-Powered Vessels

Oct 07, 2011

Today, Harvey Gulf International Marine became the first U.S. vessel operator to contract for construction of vessels capable of operating exclusively on natural gas.  The agreement is for two, 302’ X 64’, Dual Fuel Offshore Supply Vessels, with an option for a third…

Yakima Ferry Removed from Service for Repairs

Oct 07, 2011

The Yakima ferry was immediately removed from service this morning after maintenance crews discovered signs of abnormal wear on the journal bearing, which supports the propulsion shaft. Ferry riders in the San Juan Islands should expect delays…

L-3 MAPPS Awarded Contract for Degaussing Systems

Oct 07, 2011

L-3 MAPPS won a contract to supply degaussing systems for the Royal Canadian Navy’s 12 KINGSTON-Class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels. These degaussing systems will be delivered and supported locally in collaboration with SAM Electronics, an L-3 company…

Deadline Looms to Apply for Subsea Tech Funding

Oct 07, 2011

ITF is calling on technology developers to come forward with innovative solutions to drilling, well intervention and subsea challenges, with the potential for successful proposals to receive up to 100% funding. Submission deadlines are fast approaching for three global calls for proposals…

BIMCO: Assisting with EEDI Implications

Oct 07, 2011

At its recent 22nd meeting BIMCOs Marine Committee discussed the implications of the recently adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex VI which imposes an Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) to new ships built after 1st January 2013.BIMCO was…

New MD for Hallin’s West Division

Oct 07, 2011

Hallin Marine, a Superior Energy Services Company, has appointed a new managing director for its West Division as it grows the capability and assets of its Aberdeen-based operation. Hallin has promoted Giovanni Corbetta to the Managing Director’s…

Ship Equip: 1000 VSAT Systems in Operation

Oct 07, 2011

Ship Equip, a maritime VSAT communications provider, announced an important landmark of 1,000 operational VSAT systems.  This achievement also coincides with the start of the first XpressLink deliveries. XpressLink is a managed service with…

Fairmount Alpine delivers rig Ocean Yorktown in Gulf

Oct 07, 2011

Fairmount Marine’s tug Fairmount Alpine has delivered the semi submergible drilling rig Ocean Yorktown safely in Brownsville, US, after a 5,400 miles tow from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fairmount Marine was contracted in July by Diamond Offshore…

Comark Names Smudin as Director of Sales

Oct 07, 2011

Comark Corporation said that Rick Smudin joined Comark as the Director of Military and Marine Sales. Smudin is responsible for all aspects of Military and Marine sales, globally. Smudin brings 20 years of technical sales experience in the computer hardware…

Schottel Expands in the Middle East

Oct 07, 2011

Andrew Bull was appointed managing director of SCHOTTEL Middle East FZE in Dubai. He is responsible for all sales and service activities in the Middle East region. Bull is a Sales, Business Development and Operations Professional with 22 years in the marine industry…

Harvey Gulf Inks Deal With Trinity Offshore

Oct 07, 2011

In a contract worth $110 million, Trinity to build two dual fuel LNG-powered PSV’s for Harvey Gulf. Wartsila to supply integrated system that includes the dual-fuel machinery. 7 October 2011: Harvey Gulf International Marine has signed a…

Sea Tel Hires Insall

Oct 07, 2011

Sea Tel is pleased to announce that it has hired Mr. Chris Insall as the Manager, Commercial Programmes. Chris will be responsible for new business development. He will be based in the UK and will work from the Cobham Leatherhead office. Chris  will report to Peter Broadhurst…

Liberty Maritime Changes Union Affiliation

Oct 07, 2011

MEBA accuses operator of creating labor dispute and delaying important cargoes. AMO enters into new collective bargaining agreement with Liberty. On Monday, Liberty Maritime Corporation announced that it had entered into a new collective…

Logistics News

Xeneta Warns Freight Rates May Continue to Plummet Despite New Trade Deals

Xeneta Warns Freight Rates May Continue to Plummet Despite New Trade Deals

Captain Richard Phillips Announced as Guest Speaker at Houston International Maritime Conference

Captain Richard Phillips Announced as Guest Speaker at Houston International Maritime Conference

Argentina will Send First Corn Shipment to China Next Month Since 2023

Argentina will Send First Corn Shipment to China Next Month Since 2023

DOT Announces New Funding as Ports Prioritize Propane-Powered Equipment

DOT Announces New Funding as Ports Prioritize Propane-Powered Equipment

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