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Kirby Corporation to Announce First Quarter Results April 25

Apr 12, 2012

Houston - Kirby Corporation will announce its 2012 first quarter results at 5:00 p.m. central time on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.  A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 10:00 a.m. central time on Thursday, April 26, 2012.The…

WSS Signs Safety Service Agreement With Victoria Ship Management

Apr 12, 2012

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has signed its first fleet Safety Service Agreement with a Japanese principal. The two-year agreement, valued at $300,000 includes 25 panamax and cape-size bulk carriers and 18 product carriers on behalf of Tokyo-based Victoria Ship Management…

IHC Merwede Opens New Singapore Office

Apr 12, 2012

IHC Merwede officially opened its new Singapore office at the PSA Building today.The Singapore base will be the corporate headquarters for IHC Offshore & Marine’s Southeast Asia businesses, as it further expands its footprint in the region…

Elgin Platform Gas Leak – Financial Implications

Apr 11, 2012

Patrick de la Chevardiere, Total CFO, explains financial implications of the Elgin Platform gas leak problemExcerpts from the speech follow:'From an environmental standpoint, it is important to understand that Elgin is a natural gas and condensate field…

Faststream Opens New Perth Office

Apr 10, 2012

International maritime, oil & gas and mining industry recruiter Faststream opened its new Australian office in Perth today. The office will focus on filling positions for shipping companies, oil majors and mining companies active in the region…

Cargotec Supplies Mooring Systems for Offshore Vessels

Apr 10, 2012

Cargotec has received an order to supply a total of twenty 150-ton electric MacGregor winches for two pipe-laying heavy-lift offshore construction vessels (N448 & N449) which are currently being constructed  at Cosco (Nantong) Shipyard Co Ltd…

Maritime Services Announces Promotions

Apr 10, 2012

Maritime Services Corp. announced the following individual company promotions; Donald Helt, to COO; David Culpepper, to President, replacing Charlie Capovilla; Ken Carpenter, Vice President Cruise Refurbishment; and Nathan Brennan; to Vice President…

AGLPA Responds to BWT Research Findings

Apr 10, 2012

Steven A. Fisher, Executive Director of the American Great Lakes Ports Association takes issue with the findings of a Notre Dame Ballast Water Technology research paper.To the Editor:In recent years, a debate has raged between the maritime…

Launching India into the Global Shipbuilding Competition

Apr 09, 2012

Shipbuilding has always been close to his heart, but Vijay Kumar’s greatest desire is to see his country, India, exploit the benefits of shipbuilding for the greater good of India’s economy as a whole. To date, the shipbuilding business in India has come with more promise than production…

United States Coast Guard Safety Alert

Apr 09, 2012

Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship issues Marine Safety Alert (01-12 April 5, 2012). Uninspected 6 or 12 pack Vessels - Rules Apply Know Them! The Coast Guard's Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety has…

Landrieu to Keynote NAPEPA Environmental Conference

Apr 09, 2012

Senator Mary Landrieu to Keynote Environmental Conference on the Deepwater Horizon Lessons; Industry, public and government to meet on second anniversary of accident. Observing the second anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon accident off the Gulf Coast…

SS UNITED STATES Project Releases RFQ

Apr 09, 2012

RFQ is First in Two-Step Process to Find Developers to Repurpose America’s Flagship. With all the buzz surrounding the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking, it’s full steam ahead to give the greatest American ocean liner a new lease on life as a 21st Century waterfront destination…

DMCA Seeks Best Safety Practices

Apr 09, 2012

Dubai Maritime City Authority meets jet ski operators to discuss ways of improving maritime safety in line with best practices.    As part of the continuous cooperation between various public and private sector entities in Dubai, Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA)…

Maritime Security Training Online for Onboard Personnel

Apr 09, 2012

Castle Shipboard Security Program now offers online training, certification by Nova Southeastern UniversityThe Castle Shipboard Security Program (CSSP) courses are now online the company announces. Mariners, law enforcement officers, security personnel…

Cruise Ship Follows in Titanic's Wake

Apr 08, 2012

Cruise ship 'Ballmoral' sails from Southampton for New York with remembrance service stopover at 'Titanic' resting placeA cruise ship steamed out of the British city of Southampton Sunday to retrace the route taken by the legendary ill-fated ocean liner Titanic 100 years ago…

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US Ethane Vessels Stalled After Export Licenses Requested

US Ethane Vessels Stalled After Export Licenses Requested

GAIL LNG Terminal Receives First Cargo During Monsoon Season

GAIL LNG Terminal Receives First Cargo During Monsoon Season

MPA and NYK Collaborate on Autonomous Ship Technology

MPA and NYK Collaborate on Autonomous Ship Technology

Trump Hobbles NOAA Team That Reopens Ports After Hurricanes

Trump Hobbles NOAA Team That Reopens Ports After Hurricanes

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