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Research identifies ‘Health & Safety Information Gap’ in Oil & Gas industry

Sep 07, 2011

AVEVA sponsored RGU report indicates fragmented and inconsistent information systems. AVEVA (LSE:AVV), a leader in engineering design and information management solutions for the plant, power and marine industries, today announces the global launch of ‘The Health & Safety Information Gap’…

£20M Business Wins for North Star Shipping

Sep 07, 2011

North Star Shipping, a division of the family-owned global shipping and energy services firm - Craig Group, has secured in excess of £20 million in new business and the renewal of existing contracts.The company which provides offshore support…

Oxberry Risk Maritime Continues to Expand Services

Sep 06, 2011

Oxberry Risk Maritime continues to expand its maritime security and anti-piracy services.Oxberry Risk Maritime believes that identification and management of risk is a vital aspect of modern maritime business. Dynamic growth in an ever expanding…

T.O.S. and Sheffield Join Forces

Sep 06, 2011

T.O.S. and Sheffield join forces in new provider of construction crew for Offshore and Oil & Gas industry.In July 2011 T.O.S. (Transport & Offshore Services) and Sheffield Offshore Services have joined forces to broaden their range of high quality personnel services…

This Day in Naval History

Sep 06, 2011

1918 - Sailors fire first of the five railroad batteries at Tergnier, a German rail head in the Comeigne Forest. These 14-inch, 50-caliber guns were originally designed for battleships.1939 - Navy begins formation of neutrality patrol for Atlantic Ocean…

Former Navsea Commander Joins G&C Board

Sep 06, 2011

Gibbs & Cox said that Vice Admiral Paul Sullivan, USN (Retired) has been unanimously elected to the firm's Board of Directors. The Board believes his extensive naval command, marine engineering and government services experience will prove invaluable…

Design of Aquarius Solar Power Array Starts

Sep 06, 2011

Another step forward in the development of the Aquarius System was made recently when workbegun on the detailed design of the wind and solar sail panel. This panel or rigid sail will beused to harness wind & solar energy which will then be used…

Vestfold University, MARIS Enter ECDIS Training Agreement

Sep 06, 2011

Vestfold University College (HiVe) and MARIS have entered a co-operation agreement covering MARIS ECDIS900 product specific training. The co-operation will see HiVe offering tailor made, product specific hands-on training for the MARIS ECDIS…

Ramora UK Wins Underwater Ordnance Disposal Contract

Sep 06, 2011

Ramora UK (www.ramorauk.com) a provider of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training and support services, has signed a three-year deal with Kendall Brothers (Portsmouth) Limited (www.kendalls.co.uk) a UK aggregate producer.The contract with…

Finnish Ambassador for the UK visits Teesport

Sep 06, 2011

cutThe Finnish Ambassador for the UK recently visited PD Ports owned Teesport, to see the facility’s latest cranes, purchased from a Finnish manufacturer.As part of his tour of north-east England and Edinburgh, Ambassador Pekka Huhtaniemi visited the port with his wife…

qedi Appoints Directors

Sep 06, 2011

O&G commissioning and technology specialist qedi - part of AMEC, the international engineering and project management company - has appointed two new directors and expanded its Aberdeen headquarters to further harness the company’s increasing…

Offshore Rental Company to Expand

Sep 06, 2011

The Ferguson Group, specialists in the rental of containers, accommodation modules and engineering modules to the offshore energy industry around the world, is expanding its international presence in response to customer demand for its products…

Jack-Up Barge Awards New Contracts to MirTac

Sep 06, 2011

Successful audits and efficiency stimulate Jack-Up Barge to award new contracts to MirTac.Jack-Up Barge awarded MirTac new contracts for consultancy and Star IPS implementation for 4 locations: 1 monohull and 3 modular self elevating platforms…

MSC Chicago Charts New Waters for Durban

Sep 06, 2011

The 9,178 TEU MSC Chicago has become the latest vessel to take advantage of the newly deepened and widened port entrance channel in the Port of Durban, one of Africa’s busiest and largest multi-service ports. The ship is now also the biggest to date to sail into South African waters…

Thuraya Appoints O’Neill of Boeing as Board Member

Sep 06, 2011

Thuraya Telecommunications Company, an international mobile satellite services operator, announced the appointment of Mr. Stephen O’Neill, President of Boeing Satellite Systems International, Inc (BSSI), as a member of the Corporate Board of Directors…

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Port of Oakland June Container Volume Declines Due to Global Uncertainties

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