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Bunker Supplier Aegean Expands to Hong Kong

Aug 21, 2012

Greek-based Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inchas to offer oil fuel bunker supply service in Hong Kong.New York-listed interntaional bunker supplier Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inchas announce plans to expand its global network for…

Stricken Container Ship to Shelter in German Waters

Aug 21, 2012

UK & France maritime safety authorities to send team of experts to inspect German-flagged 'MSC Flaminia' prior to English Channel transit.Background:A fire and subsequent explosion on July 14, 2012, occurred during MSC FLAMINIA’s passage…

SOS Supports EU Anti-Piracy Efforts

Aug 21, 2012

Campaign supports continued EU anti-piracy operations off the Somali coast. Press Statement from Alastair Evitt, Chair international anti-Somali piracy campaign, SOS SaveOurSeafarers: The SOS SaveOurSeafarers campaign welcomes the UK…

TWMA Appoints New HR Director

Aug 21, 2012

TWMA has announced the appointment of Andy Porter, HR director for the company.Mr Porter joins the company, a provider of specialised services for the international onshore and offshore oil and gas industry, as a part of its wider growth strategy…

Intermanager: MLC Ratification Boosts Seagoing Careers

Aug 21, 2012

Ship and crew managers have welcomed the ratification of the Maritime Labor Convention 2006 which is set to protect the rights of millions of seafarers when it comes into force in August next year. “Establishing minimum standards for the…

MERC BWT Testing Facility is U.S. Coast Guard Approved

Aug 21, 2012

Ballast water treatment system testing facility earns U.S. Coast Guard approval. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's Maritime Environmental Resource Center (MERC) has partnered with NSF International, Great Ships…

Vale to Build Mozambique Coal Terminal

Aug 21, 2012

Mozambiquan port city of Nacala (SE coast of Africa) is undergoing rapid change and development that will impact on Nampula province and the country in general.Plans include the slated development by Brazilian mining giant Vale to build a new coal terminal at Nacala-a-Velha…

Scorpio Tankers Sell One Accept New One

Aug 21, 2012

Scorpio Tankers Inc. announce sale of the 'STI Diamond', accept delivery of newbuild 'STI Topaz'.The Company completed the sale of the 'STI Diamond' and sale of a second vessel, the STI Coral, is expected to be completed in September 2012…

Naval Vessel MRO Market Research Published

Aug 21, 2012

New report Added in ResearchMoz Reports Database –  'The Global Naval Vessels MRO [Maintenance, Repair, Operation] Market 2012-2022'.This report is the result of ICD Research / Strategic Defence Intelligence's extensive market and company research covering the global naval vessels MRO industry…

Conrad Announce Q2 2012 Financial Results & Backlog

Aug 21, 2012

Conrad Industries, Inc. headquartered in Morgan City, Louisiana announce favourable second quarter results.Conrad Industries, Inc. designs, builds and overhauls tugboats, ferries, liftboats, barges, offshore supply vessels and other steel…

US Longshoremen Protest Loss of Military Cargo Handling

Aug 21, 2012

International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) begins protest in Washington DC & Port of Charleston, South Carolina.Union longshore workers from many Atlantic Coast District Ports are joining forces outside the United States Marine Barracks in Washington…

Indian Oil Seeks Arctic Drilling Team-up

Aug 20, 2012

Indian oil intends to team up with Russia's Rosneft for oil exploration in the Barents & Kara Seas.ONGC, one of the largest oil and gas companies in Asia, has formally addressed Rosneft with a partnership offer in one of the latter’s Arctic hydrocarbon projects…

Cruise Ship Rescues 70 Off Alaska Coast

Aug 20, 2012

Holland America Line's 'Volendam' rescues 70 stranded sightseers in Glacier Bay, Alaska.While en route to Margerie Glacier in Glacier Bay, Alaska, Holland America Line's Volendam rescued 70 persons from a disabled sightseeing boat, having…

Engineering a Drysdale Business’ Future

Aug 20, 2012

Steve Kartsaklis has been working on engines for 25 years. He has stayed on in the industry because making engines work is part of his very being. His passion for the trade and satisfaction in a job well done was what he was looking for…

Shipping Crisis Pains – Mingle at SMM 2012 Suggested

Aug 20, 2012

To manage the crisis successfully SMM organizers advise providers to keep close to their customers as record bookings received.The European debt crisis; a weak US employment market; declining growth rates in emerging economies such as China…

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UAE Blamed for Port Sudan Drone Attacks

Mexican Port Acquires Two Large Quay Cranes

Mexican Port Acquires Two Large Quay Cranes

Port of Antwerp-Bruges Launches Europe’s First Electric Tugboat

Port of Antwerp-Bruges Launches Europe’s First Electric Tugboat

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