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EMGS Seismic Survey Starts Off Shetland Islands

Oct 04, 2012

Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has commenced a fully pre-funded multi-client survey in the West of Shetland area, north of Scotland.The vessel Atlantic Guardian will acquire controlled-source electromagnetic (CSEM) and magnetotelluric…

Ocean Rig UDW Inc. Announce Management Change

Oct 04, 2012

Ocean Rig UDW Inc. provider of offshore deepwater drilling services announce that Pankaj Khanna, Chief Marketing Officer, has left the company.Mr. Khanna departed on 2, October 2012 to pursue other interests and his duties will be absorbed by the existing management team…

GAC Yacht Team Wins in France, Now Faces Bermuda Challenge

Oct 04, 2012

GAC Pindar skipper Ian Williams & team arrive for the Argo Group Gold Cup after winning in Match Race France.After a spectacular conclusion to the Match Race France last weekend, which saw the GAC Pindar skipper battle the elements against young Kiwi William Tiller (Full Metal Jacket Racing)…

Coast Guard Transfer Cutter to Alaska Station

Oct 04, 2012

The 110-foot Island Class Patrol Boat 'Chandeleur' moved from Miami to Juneau, Alaska to help support regional response capabilities.The Chandeleur, commissioned in 1988, is the newest cutter assigned to the Coast Guard 17th District and…

Northern Sea Route Record Transit by Gazprom Tankship

Oct 04, 2012

The Russian Gazprom tankship 'SCF Amur' recently transited the Northern Sea Route in a record 7-days.In January 2012 Gazprom and Sovcomflot reached an agreement on arranging a test shipment via the Northern Sea Route to deliver the Gazprom hydrocarbons to the Asia-Pacific market…

NZ Safety Authority's Response to 'Rena' Grounding Probe

Oct 03, 2012

The NZ Government will review Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) response to the container ship 'Rena' grounding off the coast of Tauranga last autumn.The review will examine the MNZ response to the Rena incident and establish the factors that contributed to…

Historical Society to Salute Maritime Leaders

Oct 03, 2012

National Maritime Historical Society’s 2012 Gala Annual Awards Dinner Salutes Leaders in Maritime Heritage The National Maritime Historical Society will host its 2012 Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday, 10 October 2012 at the New York Yacht Club in New York City…

SUNY Maritime, Marad & ConocoPhillips Sponsor WOW Conference

Oct 03, 2012

The State University of New York Maritime College in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration and ConocoPhillips invites you to the 6th Annual Women on the Water Conference November 1 – 3, 2012. The…

Report Sheds Light on Seafarers Affected by Piracy

Oct 03, 2012

SCI publishes first report from its clinical study to help the maritime industry examine the impact of piracy on seafarers. While incidents of piracy decline off the Horn of Africa, an inestimable number of seafarers continue to bear the psychological impact of captivity by pirates…

ICS Disappointment at IMO Fuel Study

Oct 03, 2012

Switch to Low Sulphur Fuel has Implications for Shore Based Industry Too says ICS.The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), whose member national shipowners’ associations represent more than 80% of the world merchant fleet, has expressed…

IHMQ Certificate Awarded to IHC Merwede

Oct 03, 2012

IHC Merwede has received a silver certificate for its health policy for employees. This prestigious certificate was issued by the International Institute for Health Management and Quality (IHMQ) following an extensive health audit of the company…

Yachting Community Loses Icon

Oct 03, 2012

John Joseph Ciullo passes away at 54. Mr. John Joseph Ciullo, age 54 years of Fort Lauderdale, FL, entered into Eternal Life on September 29, 2012. John was predeceased by his mother Shirley Flowers Thompson. He is survived by his beloved Elena Shalaeva…

Hong Kong collision: ITF comment

Oct 03, 2012

Commenting on the collision between two passenger vessels in Hong Kong waters on Monday, ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) seafarers’ section secretary John Whitlow said: “This is a sad loss of life, and all of us must be thinking of those affected…

Triton Acquire LOD Diving Assets, Support Vessel

Oct 03, 2012

Triton Diving acquires the diving assets of Louisiana Oilfield Divers (LOD).Triton Diving Services, an affiliate company of Grey Mountain Partners, acquires diving assets of LOD, including 'Premier Explorer', a 208-foot, 4-point vessel.The…

DNB Market Report Says: 'Just Look at the Car Carriers'

Oct 03, 2012

In its latest shipping sector report DNB Bank, focuses on how ship speed optimization has changed fundamental supply/demand balances.The DNB Bank report expounds:Speed optimisation has completely changed the fundamental supply/demand balances…

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