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Sherborne Sensors New North American Ops

Sep 10, 2009

Sherborne Sensors Limited announced the establishment of Sherborne Sensors, Inc., a fully dedicated sales, marketing, logistics and support entity, now serving a growing number of customers throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.From its offices in Mahwah (Bergen County)…

SES Acquires TransGulf Tech

Sep 09, 2009

Seismic Equipment Solutions (SES) announced it has acquired TransGulf Tech, a marine seismic air gun and lead-in termination specialists, which holds certification in high-pressure air systems and possesses extensive experience in back deck design and rigging…

Maritime SOx Exhaust Gas Scrubber Certified

Sep 08, 2009

DNV has issued a compliance certificate for the first ship fitted with an exhaust gas cleaning system capable of meeting the requirements of SOx Emission Control Areas. The certification demonstrates that ship operators may in the future have the option of using traditional fuel oils…

ACL Realigns Transportation Services Division

Sep 08, 2009

American Commercial Lines Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLI) announced it is realigning its Transportation Services Division to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, and streamline communication. The company will be moving leaders in operations management to field locations…

Laborde, Diesel Power Equipment Team Up

Sep 08, 2009

Laborde Products teams up with Diesel Power Equipment, LLC, a sister company to Diesel Propulsion Company, a longtime Laborde marine dealer.  Diesel Power Equipment, LLC will support Diesel America, Mitsubishi and Yanmar products in industrial applications in the Southwest…

ZF Marine Acquires HRP

Sep 08, 2009

ZF Marine has now acquired HRP Nederland b.v. with all subsidiaries, with production locations in the Netherlands and Indonesia as well as sales and service locations worldwide. HRP produces a wide range of steerable thrusters, which include well-mounted thrusters…

Seaspan Takes Delivery of 40th Containership

Sep 08, 2009

Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) announced that it accepted delivery of the MOL Eminence from Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. on August 31, 2009. The 5100 TEU containership is Seaspan's fifth newbuilding in 2009 and expands the Company's fleet to 40 vessels…

MOL Announces GRI

Sep 04, 2009

MOL (Mitsui OSK Line), one of the world’s largest shipping lines said it plans a general rate increase for all cargo moving westbound from Asia and the Indian Subcontinent (including Japan) to northern Europe and the Mediterranean. The new rate of $250 per TEU will become effective 1 October 2009…

Van der Velden Present at Europort Maritime

Sep 04, 2009

Van der Velden Marine Systems will exhibit at the Europort Maritime in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, from 3 until 6 November. The company has been the first port of call for those who value manoeuvring excellence for more than 45 years. The company operates in three main areas: Inland shipping…

Tidewater to Purchase ROV, Construction Vessel

Sep 02, 2009

Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) announced that it has reached an agreement with Aquanos AS for the purchase of the multi-purpose ROV and light construction vessel Aquanos Enabler, currently under construction at STX Europe shipyard in Brevik, Norway…

Tracerco New Norway Base

Sep 02, 2009

Industrial technology specialist Tracerco, part of the Johnson Matthey Group, has expanded its North Sea operations by establishing its Norwegian base as a fully fledged service centre at new premises in Bergen.The base includes full operational facilities allowing for the storage…

New Step in GreenCarrier Development

Sep 02, 2009

Niklas Olsson, Managing Director of GreenCarrier Sweden AB, has also been appointed Managing Director and CEO of GreenCarrier International with effect from 1 June, 2009. With the Nordic countries and the Baltic States as home markets, GreenCarrier provides forwarding and logistics services…

Becker Marine Systems at the Kormarine 2009

Sep 02, 2009

Becker Marine Systems will present its product portfolio at the Kormarine 2009 from October 21 to 24. This is the leading Korean exhibition for the global shipbuilding market. At the Becker booth visitors will experience a presentation of the…

Graig Group moves into Singapore

Sep 01, 2009

Cardiff-based Graig Ship Management has established a new company in Singapore. Graig Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd will provide ship management, crewing and other services across Asia. Geoff Hutcheon has been appointed General Manager.'Singapore…

Burger, Awlgrip Create Composite Material

Sep 01, 2009

Burger Boat Company has just launched the SYCARA IV, a motor yacht in the tradition of J. P. Morgan’s Corsair. The engineers at Burger were challenged to create a composite mast and bow sprit, but wished to maintain the look and feel of wood in keeping with the style of the boat…

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