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Major Offshore Scotland Wind Farm Project Awaits Go-ahead

Aug 03, 2012

Formal application for a project with 125 wind turbines off the coast of Angus, Scotland has been progressed.Formal application for approval of a £1.4billion project featuring up to 125 wind turbines has been put forward by Mainstream Renewable Power to the authority Marine Scotland…

Rough Weather on Tauranga Reef Halts 'Rena' Salvage

Aug 03, 2012

Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) liases with US salvors Resolve, meanwhile Braemar continues clean up work.With sea conditions remaining too rough for marine operations, Braemar Howells clean up teams have been hard at work tackling the fresh debris…

Horizon Lines Report Container Volumes Up in Q2 2012

Aug 03, 2012

Horizon Lines reports second-quarter 2012 financial results: container volume improves 3.6% from a year ago.Sam Woodward, President and Chief Executive Officer said 'Our overall adjusted EBITDA performance for the quarter was better than expected…

Arctic Well Drills by Shell to Increase Due to Delays

Aug 03, 2012

Royal Dutch Shell expects to drill 8 wells in the second half of its two-year Arctic exploration program, 3 more than originally planned.Stubborn ice sheets and permit delays have reduced the amount of time available for Shell to complete the first five wells this year…

U.S. Port Introduces Air Clean-up Incentive for Ships

Aug 03, 2012

Port of New York & New Jersey approves new environomental initiative scheme for ocean ships visitng the portsAs part of the agency’s ongoing initiatives to be a good steward of the environment, the Port Authority Board of Commissioners has…

Marine Underwriting Division Launched by Blades Marine

Aug 03, 2012

J. H. Blades's new marine underwriting division will underwrite brown water exposures for specialty retail agents and brokers.Specific coverages will include hull and liability, protection and indemnity, builder’s risk, miscellaneous marine liability…

British Minehunter Afloat After Lengthy Drydocking

Aug 02, 2012

Royal Navy minehunter HMS Chiddingfold is back in the water after spending eight months in dry dock for a significant upgrade.The ship has been fitted with new Caterpillar C32 diesel engines - replacing her old Napier Deltics - which will extend her operational life…

Matson Report Increased Operating Income in Q2 2012

Aug 02, 2012

Matson, Inc. announces its second quarter 2012 financial results.The financial results for the second quarter and first six months of 2012 reflect Matson's separation from its former parent corporation, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., on June 29…

Deepwater African Offshore Project Sanctioned by Chevron

Aug 02, 2012

Chevron Corp. announce its subsidiary will develop Lianzi field in the Republics of Congo & Angola untized offshore zone.The field is located 65 miles (105 km) offshore in approximately 3,000 feet (900 meters) of water. The $2 billion development…

FPSO Towed Singapore to Brazil by Fairmount Tugs

Aug 02, 2012

Fairmount tugs safely deliver FPSO 'Cidade de Anchieta' after a 9,500 mile tow.Fairmount Marine’s super tugs Fairmount Glacier and Fairmount Summit delivered FPSO Cidade de Anchieta for placement in the Baleia Azul Field, offshore Rio de Janeiro…

Moller Tapped for NAVSAC

Aug 02, 2012

Blank Rome’s Jeffrey Moller Appointed to Navigation Safety Advisory Council.Jeffrey S. Moller, Blank Rome LLP Partner and Product Liability, Mass Torts, insurance Practice Group Leader has been appointed to the Navigation Safety Advisory…

Tug, Pilot Boats Strike Commences in Argentina

Aug 02, 2012

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is warning of tug and pilot boats strike action in Argentina following a work to rule notification by the AB Union (SOMU).The union first began the work to rule action at Bahia Blanca port on 31 July with no advised completion date…

Mustang adds Ward to Managament Team

Aug 02, 2012

Mustang Survival Announces New Commercial/Industrial Business Development Director. Mustang Survival is pleased to announce that Shannon Ward has been appointed to the role of Director of Recreation & Commercial Business Development.Ward…

A Very Model Model-maker Expands Product Range

Aug 02, 2012

SD Model Makers expands ocean liner and cruise ship model offering.San Marcos, California based SD Model Makers announce the expansion of their Ocean Liner model and Cruise Ship model offering. From historical classics like the Titanic, Normandie and Andria Doria…

Genco Shipping Report Net Loss in Q1 2012 Results

Aug 02, 2012

The Company recorded net loss of US$27.7-million by Genco in the second quarter of 2012 Extracts from the Genco financial report follow:The financial report showed a loss attributable to Genco for the second quarter of 2012 of $27.7 million…

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Sovcomflot Plunges to $393m Loss in Q1 Amidst Sanctions

BAE Systems Set to Open $250M Shiplift Facility in Florida

BAE Systems Set to Open $250M Shiplift Facility in Florida

Ports of Indiana, Port of Antwerp-Bruges Explore Indiana-Belgian Partnership

Ports of Indiana, Port of Antwerp-Bruges Explore Indiana-Belgian Partnership

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