DNV awards ISO 50001 certification & SEEEMP conformity to the Greek shipping company Arcadia Shipmanagement Co Ltd.As commercial ship operators around the world continue to search for ways to lower their environmental impact and operating costs…
Perseus Telecom pledges support for Oceanic Society, a non-profit conservation organization that aims to preserve marine wildlife & habitats.Perseus Telecom delivers ultra-fast connectivity service while having an 'ultra' low impact environmentally…
Aker Solutions & Statoil have been awarded the ONS Innovation Award for the Åsgard subsea gas compression system.Reservoir pressure in producing gas fields falls over time, causing gas output to decline. For production to continue and maximise recovery from the fields…
Here is a multiple choice question: which of the following contracts is considered to be a “maritime contract” under U.S. law? - (a) a shipbuilding contract - (b) a ship-sale contract- (c) a ship-repair contract, and/or -…
In recent the management of P+S WERFTEN have been involved in discussions with the representatives of the German Federal State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and the German Federal Government, and with its customers, suppliers, employees,…
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation declare a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. The Board approved a $0.021 per share cash dividend, to be paid on September 14, 2012 to the holders of record of common stock of the Company at the close of business on September 7…
Shipbuilding & allied marine industries provider Austal publishes its financial report for year ended 30, June 2012.The Group operating profit after tax for the year was $11.043 million compared with the previous year of $21.890 million…
A new study about crucial risk management issues relating to Arctic operations is released by DNV and the Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI).The study concludes that, in order to safely develop Arctic resources, there is a need for improved technology…
A maritime security alert has been issued after pirates hijacked a Greek-owned and Isle of Man flagged oil tanker.A Togolese patrol boat exchanged gunfire with the hostage-takers before they escaped with the vessel, which had 24 crew members on board…
Crew shortage & integration issues identified as major contributors to control systems-related NPT (Non Productive Time) in Athens Group report.Athens Group has published its fourth annual international benchmarking report on control systems…
LEHR, Inc., win the 'Green Product of the Year' award from West Marine for the world's first OEM propane powered boat motors.Lehr is the first vendor to win both West Marine's Green Product Contest, awarded at the Miami Boat Show, and…
Arctic resources and national security perspectives deliberated at the recemt Arctic Imperative Summit.Vice Adm. Paul F. Zukunft, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area, and Rear Adm. Thomas Ostebo, commander, Coast Guard 17th District, attended…
Possible ports shutdown at the end of September to be addressed at upcoming Inland Port Logistics Conference informs UBM Global Trade.Current longshore labor negotiations are a hot issue being closely followed by the shipping industry in the U…
The company's business unit will brief on its capabilities in marine navigation & bridge control systems at upcoming SMM 2012, Hamburg.Alan Dix, managing director of Sperry Marine, will speak about the company's new products and future offerings…
MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) announce MTN Worldwide TV is now available to commercial shipping, ferry, oil & gas and yacht customers.MTN Worldwide TV is the first fully-digital, multi-channel television service for the maritime industry…
