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Rolls-Royce Opens European Marine Technology & Training Centre

Nov 08, 2012

Rolls-Royce officially opens its new European Marine Technology and Training Centre in Ålesund, Norway.The celebration, whose guest of honour was HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, marked the formal opening of this 3,000m² ultra-modern facility…

Euroseas Latest Financial Report Reflects Depressed Market

Nov 08, 2012

Euroseas Ltd. owner & operator of drybulk and container carriers publish financial reports period ending 30, September 2012Third Quarter 2012 Highlights:   -Net loss of $0.8 million or $0.02 net loss per share basic and diluted on total net revenues of $13…

Low Mississippi Water Levels Threaten US Economy

Nov 08, 2012

The American Waterways Operators (AWO) & Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) warn barge transportation could stop in December.AWO and WCI call  upon Congress and the Administration to address a developing situation on the Mississippi River which…

GAC Group Appoints Bengt Ekstrand President

Nov 08, 2012

Global shipping, logistics & marine services provider GAC Group appoints Bengt Ekstrand as its new Group President.Ekstrand is currently Group Vice President of GAC’s Asia-Pacific region and was previously the head of the Middle East region…

Somali Counter-piracy Offensive Paying Off

Nov 08, 2012

Piracy off the Somali Coast falls to lowest levels in years as result of tough measures on land & at sea.As Kenyan Defense Forces continue to weaken Al-Shabaab on the ground in Somalia, new reports indicates Somali pirates off the coast have similarly been weakened this year…

DNK Appoints New Insurance Director

Nov 08, 2012

War risk insurance specialist, DNK, is pleased to announce the appointment of Göran Skuncke as Insurance Director.Skuncke will be responsible for the Association’s insurance activities, with a particular responsibility for membership service…

W&O to Play an Integral Role in Representing Marine Suppliers

Nov 08, 2012

W&O is one of seven selected to serve on newly-formed Industry Partners Committee. W&O, a global supplier of valve automation, engineered solutions and marine pipe, valves and fittings is proud to announce that Fred Loomis, W&O’s Director…

Donche-Gay to head BV Marine & Offshore Division

Nov 08, 2012

Bureau Veritas has restructured its marine and offshore activities and made a number of new key appointments. The moves follow the retirement of Bernard Anne from his position as Executive Vice-President and Managing Director of the Marine Division…

DMAIB Publishes 'Maersk Champion' Fire Report

Nov 08, 2012

The Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board (DMAIB) reports on the fire that occured on board in early 2012.On 9 January 2012, a fire broke out in the ship’s hospital of the AHTS vessel Maersk Champion that was engaged in tanker lifting/heading control off the Brazilian coast…

Lundin Petroleum Drills Offshore Malaysia

Nov 08, 2012

Lundin Petroleum AB has commenced the fourth well in its 2012 Malaysian exploratory drilling campaign.Tembakau-1 exploration well in PM307 Block, offshore east coast Peninsula Malaysia, is a vertical well to be drilled by the jackup rig West Courageous to a depth of 1…

Thailand, Burma, Agree to Push Deep-water Port Project

Nov 08, 2012

Thailand & Burma establish joint committee to facilitate construction of the border Dawei deep-seas port.Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra met with Myanmar Vice President Nyan Tun at Government House in Bangkok to discuss the Dawei projects…

Port of Long Beach Buys New Temporary HQ

Nov 08, 2012

Board approves move to temporary headquarters at 4801 Airport Plaza Drive.The Port's administrative staff of about 350 people is expected to move to Airport Plaza in 2013. The Board stressed that the move is temporary, and that discussions…

North Sea Accommodation Rig Evacuated

Nov 07, 2012

Damaged ballast tank on 'Floatel Superior' in Norwegian Sea leads to evacuation of 374 personnel due to water ingress, list.The Floatel Superior is operated by Floatel International on hire to Statoil and is situated close by the Njord A platform…

Navy Help Clear Hurricane Sandy Destruction

Nov 07, 2012

Units of the U.S. Navy Northern Command continues to work closely with civil authorites in Sandy clear up operations.Latest update on work in hand: Continue to clear debris from NJ Barrier Islands. Continue to provide afloat staging base and support to USCG District 1…

Box Ships Declares Another Profitable Quarter

Nov 07, 2012

Greece-based container ship owners report third quarter & nine months financial results ending 30, September 2012.Mr. Michael Bodouroglou, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Box Ships Inc., commented: “The third quarter of…

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