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Launch of OCEAN FALCON in Pasajes

Nov 08, 2014

On November the 6th, Zamakona Yards Group successfully completed the launch of the ship “Ocean Falcon” at its facilities in Pasajes (San Sebastian, northern Spain).The ship is the third Zamakona Yards launches, of all three signed with the Norwegian shipping company Atlantic Offshore A…

MHI Endowing Courses in Nuclear Engineering at Hanoi University

Nov 08, 2014

A ceremony was held today at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), in Hanoi, Vietnam, to mark the commencement of the fifth year of courses endowed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI). The courses are conducted at the…

Sheikh Ahmed receives “Maritime Visionary Award”

Nov 08, 2014

HH Sheikh Ahmad bin Saeed Al Maktoum received The Maritime Standard Special “Maritime Visionary Award” in recognition of his exceptional foresight in supporting and revitalizing the UAE’s maritime sector in his role as Chairman of Dubai World…

COSCO Chairman Expects Shipping Slump to Persist

Nov 07, 2014

The global shipping market is unlikely to see a recovery during the next two years as it grapples with an oversupply of vessels, the chairman of China's largest shipping group said on Wednesday.The sector has been battling overcapacity since…

Keenan Named VP at Gibbs & Cox

Nov 07, 2014

Gibbs & Cox, Inc., an independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm, announced the appointment of Patrick J. Keenan as Vice President, Platform Solutions Group. In this role, Keenan will have responsibility for leadership and management…

Fuel Scandal Sends Traders Scrambling, Investors Eye Lawsuits

Nov 07, 2014

Traders and shipping companies scrambled to source fuel and take over supply contracts on Friday after Danish marine fuel supplier OW Bunker said a suspected fraud at its Singapore subsidiary had pushed it to the brink of bankruptcy.The…

OW Bunker Files for Bankruptcy

Nov 07, 2014

The world's largest ship fuel supplier OW Bunker said it would file for bankruptcy as soon as possible to the probate court in Aalborg in the northern part of Denmark.OW Bunker said on Thursday it has discovered fraud by senior employees in its Singapore-based subsidiary…

NMRA Elects New Officers and Board Members

Nov 07, 2014

The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) has elected its 2014-2015 officers and board members. Two new officers and three new board members joined the association's leadership group. Brandon Flack of Atlantic Marketing Co.…

Bibby Offshore Wins Investment in People Award

Nov 07, 2014

Bibby Offshore has been recognized for its commitment to staff and the development of its people with the Investment in People award at the 2014 Oil & Gas UK Awards, as announced last night, Thursday, November 6, at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Center…

Proserv Apprentice Receives UK O&G Award

Nov 07, 2014

Proserv apprentice technician Marnie Toal was presented with the Apprentice of the Year Award last night, Thursday November 6, after being judged to have made a very significant impact on the oil and gas industry during her relatively short career…

SENER Presents Computer Aided Design Evolution

Nov 07, 2014

SENER attended the 53rd edition of the Naval Architecture Congress in Spain, from October 8-10. It was organized by the Naval Architecture and Oceanic Engineering Association of Spain, this time in Cartagena.SENER's Rodrigo Pérez presented a work about the computer aided design evolution…

Dan-Bunkering Promotes Riecken

Nov 07, 2014

Christoph Riecken has been promoted to Bunker Trader & Team Leader at Dan-Bunkering (Monaco) S.A.M. effective from November 1, 2014.“Christoph has since he started with Dan-Bunkering (Monaco) S.A.M. in august 2011, shortly after its grand opening same year…

OW Bunker Applies for Court Restructuring

Nov 07, 2014

Following the announcement made yesterday regarding fraud in Singapore and significant risk management loss, the board of directors regret not having found able to find a solution with the syndicate banks. On this basis, it has been decided…

Thomson Reuters Recognizes ABB as Top Innovators

Nov 07, 2014

ABB has been recognized by Thomson Reuters as one of the world’s top 100 innovators for a third year.This award acknowledges companies around the world for their outstanding commitment to global innovation, the protection of ideas and the commercialization of inventions…

Navy Christens Littoral Combat Ship Montgomery

Nov 07, 2014

The Navy will christen littoral combat ship (LCS) Montgomery Nov. 8 during a ceremony at the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard, will deliver the principal address at the ceremony…

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