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Eni Rebrands Chemicals Division as Versalis

May 09, 2012

The new face of Eni’s chemicals division is Versalis. Created following the rebranding of Polimeri Europa, it represents a tangible sign of the new strategy for Eni’s chemicals division and a renewal of the historical importance of the business within Eni…

Eni Rebrands Chemicals Division as Versalis

May 09, 2012

The new face of Eni’s chemicals division is Versalis. Created following the rebranding of Polimeri Europa, it represents a tangible sign of the new strategy for Eni’s chemicals division and a renewal of the historical importance of the business within Eni…

GL Noble Denton Appoints Head of Marine Casualty Investigation

May 09, 2012

Mr John Walker has been appointed as head of GL Noble Denton's growing Marine Casualty Investigation practice for the Americas region.Based in the New York office, John leads a team of expert marine engineers, master mariners and naval architects…

American P&I Club 100 Day Initiative

May 09, 2012

The American P&I Club is this month launching an ambitious initiative aimed at feeding 100 needy families for 100 days in embattled Greece, as well as supporting children with special needs.In a link-up with three long-established charities in Greece…

NOL Group: $254m 1Q Loss

May 09, 2012

High fuel costs, low freight rates conspire to create tough 1QNOL Group, the Singapore-based container shipping and logistics company, reported a first quarter 2012 net loss of 254 million compared to a net loss of $10 million in the same period last year…

High-speed Craft Operator Fined in NZ

May 09, 2012

A New Zealand high-speed craft passenger vessel operator has been fined heavily for failure to deal with cases of passenger injuries A high speed vessel operator's failure to investigate and address the causes of a series of serious back injuries to passengers has earned it a conviction…

Remontowa Group Opens Service Centre in West Africa

May 08, 2012

Remontowa Group are commencing operations in West Africa providing direct access to Remontowa's experience and know-how for owners and operators of offshore support vessels.The new entity, Remontowa Marine Services Namibia, will increase…

Battelle Wins $15 Million USACE Contract

May 08, 2012

Five-year contract provides environmental expertise for maintaining the nation's waterways. Battelle has won a five-year, $15 million contract to support and consult with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District, North Atlantic Division…

Siemens Wins Navy Contract

May 08, 2012

Siemens Industry, Inc. (NYSE: SI) wona contract to equip two U.S. Navy Auxiliary General Oceanographic Research (AGOR) vessels with its unique diesel electric propulsion solution at Dakota Creek Industries Inc. (DCI), located in Anacortes, Wash…

Safety at Sea Focus of National Maritime Day Seminar

May 08, 2012

NAMEPA’s May 21st Event features Shipboard Safety, Piracy and  Seafarer Issues. Just months after the Costa Concordia accident, and amid daily reports of piracy and needless accidents at sea, the North American Marine Environment Protection…

GAC's New Counter Piracy Partnerships

May 08, 2012

GAC Protective Solutions, Powered by AKE, has entered into two new strategic partnerships with the innovators of anti-piracy technologies to help protect vessels, cargoes and seafarers: Unifire's SEASERPENT Anti-Pirate Water Cannon System and…

Drew Names Medved Regional Sales Manager

May 08, 2012

Maritime Sales Veteran Steve Medved Named New Regional Sales Manager at Drew Marine.Drew Marine welcomed Steve Medved as Regional Sales Manager, North America on May 1, 2012.  Mr. Medved will be responsible for executing Drew Marine’s technical solution strategies in North America…

'Aero-Citadel', Anti-piracy, Pro-energy, Ship Superstructure

May 08, 2012

Imabari Shipbuilding has developed the 'Aero-Citadel', a newly designed superstructure which includes both energy efficiency benefits as well as anti-piracy measures The Aero-Citadel is a superstructure with a slim streamlined shape which combines ship's accommodation…

Senesco, Caddell Sign Contract for Drydock

May 07, 2012

Senesco Marine, North Kingstown Rhode Island has signed a contract for the construction of a 120 x 420-ft., 7300 long ton hauling capacity Dry Dock, with Caddell Dry Dock and Repair Company, Inc., of Staten Island, NY. The announcement was made by Senesco Marine…

Mike Senner Retires from Karl Senner Inc.

May 07, 2012

Mike Senner has retired from New Orleans, La.-based Karl Senner Inc. effective April 30, 2012, the company announced. In making the announcement, the company said in its press release 'We want to thank Michael for his many years of valuable…

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Dajin Signs Up Polish Shipyard for Nordseecluster B Foundation Kits

Dajin Signs Up Polish Shipyard for Nordseecluster B Foundation Kits

CK Hutchison Concessions Annulled for Two Ports Along the Panama Canal

CK Hutchison Concessions Annulled for Two Ports Along the Panama Canal

US Diesel Exports Hit High as Europe Strengthens Sanctions Against Russian Oil

US Diesel Exports Hit High as Europe Strengthens Sanctions Against Russian Oil

Organizations Release Joint Support Statement on Maritime Labour Convention 20th Anniversary

Organizations Release Joint Support Statement on Maritime Labour Convention 20th Anniversary

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