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Wison Granted AIP for Its Innovative Floating LNG Storage

Aug 14, 2017

Wison Offshore & Marine announced that it has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from Bureau Veritas  for its newly-developed large-scale Floating LNG Storage and Regasification Terminal.  Featuring scalable storage capacity up to equivalent size of a Q-Max…

Shell Strengthens LNG Bunkering Business

Aug 11, 2017

The Hague-based LNG giant Shell has announced two significant milestones for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) marine fuels business in northwest Europe. Shell's ultra modern bunkership Cardissa Western LNG BV Trading Rotterdam BV (Shell) has arrived in Rotterdam…

Hyundai Merchant in the Red in Q2

Aug 11, 2017

South Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) suffered an operating deficit of USD 112 million in the second quarter, the company said in a regulatory filing. The third quarter will bring much better results, says the carrier. Yonhap News…

SM Line Joins INTTRA Network

Aug 11, 2017

INTTRA, the ocean container shipping industry electronic transaction platform and information provider, and container shipping provider SM Line announced an agreement that will expand INTTRA's reach in Korea and globally, while offering SM Line an advanced network to create value for its customers…

Port Canaveral Hosts Briefing on LNG as Maritime Fuel

Aug 11, 2017

“We know that natural gas is one of the cleanest, most environmentally-friendly fuels available today,” said Capt. John Murray, CEO at Port Canaveral, who recently hosted a briefing on the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a maritime transportation fuel…

V.Group Acquires Graig Ship Management

Aug 11, 2017

Marine and offshore vessel management and support services provider V.Group said it has acquired Graig Ship Management Ltd, part of Graig Shipping PLC, which has developed a reputation for new build supervision and ship management of dry bulk vessels…

CSS Earns QHSE Certifications for Crewing Services

Aug 11, 2017

Offshore and maritime recruitment company CSS Limited said it received certification in a further two internationally recognized QHSE standards: Environmental, ISO 14001:2015 and Occupational Health and Safety, OHSAS 18001:2007. (CSS Limited)…

Ecochlor BWTS Receives USCG Type Approval

Aug 10, 2017

Ecochlor's patented BWTS has received USCG Type Approval. The Ecochlor BWTS uses a two-step process that includes filtration and treatment with chlorine dioxide (ClO2). It is completely effective on all aquatic invasive species regardless of water turbidity…

Euronav Responses to a Weaker Tanker Market

Aug 10, 2017

The Belgium-based  crude oil tanker company Euronav has taken affirmative action in response to a weaker tanker background, said a press statement from the company. The Company has a strong balance sheet with low leverage and access to…

FMC Commissioner Doyle Weighs in on THE Alliance Proposed Amendment

Aug 10, 2017

Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle issued a statement addressing THE Alliance’s filing of an amendment to add further detail to protections in the event of an insolvency. I am pleased that The Alliance is seeking Federal Maritime Commission authority to form…

Scholarships Awarded to Coast Guard Families

Aug 10, 2017

The Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to the education and welfare of all U.S. Coast Guard members and their families, announced that in 2017 it has awarded a record 166 new scholarships. Combined with 10 multi-year scholarship recipients and three Fallen Heroes Scholars…

GranInvestimentos and Royal IHC Join Forces

Aug 10, 2017

Brazilian company GranInvestimentos and Dutch company Royal IHC are joining forces to deliver integrated life cycle solutions to customers in the oil and gas sector. Through this partnership, both companies are set to increase their operational and service activities…

Maritime UK Chief Welcomes $8.6 Bln Infrastructure Project

Aug 09, 2017

Maritime UK Chairman, David Dingle, has welcomed the signature of a major construction contract to deliver the tunnels, bridges and earthworks for phase 1 of the HS2 project. The contracts cover works on both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the high-speed rail 2 (HS2) project…

Candito Takes over as Ecochlor CEO

Aug 09, 2017

Ballast water treatment systems manufacturer Ecochlor, Inc. has named Steve Candito as its new CEO, effective August 8, 2017. Candito succeeds retiring CEO, Charlie Miller, who will assist during the transition. Tom Perlich, Ecochlor Founder and President…

Hanjin Shipping: No Cash to Pay Creditors

Aug 08, 2017

Hanjin Shipping Co., the South Korean shipping company that caused havoc when it filed for bankruptcy, is struggling to raise enough money to repay $10.5 billion in creditor claims, WSJ reported. Hanjin has raised only $220 million by selling ships…

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Jennifer Heiton Appointed to Chief Financial Officer at Port of Aberdeen

Jennifer Heiton Appointed to Chief Financial Officer at Port of Aberdeen

ABB to Supply New Cranes, Systems Upgrade for Trapac Los Angeles Terminal Yard Expansion

ABB to Supply New Cranes, Systems Upgrade for Trapac Los Angeles Terminal Yard Expansion

Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Jacques Vandermeiren Steps Down as CEO, Rob Smeets Takes on Role

Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Jacques Vandermeiren Steps Down as CEO, Rob Smeets Takes on Role

Exmar Launches FSRU Conversion Work for Dutch LNG Terminal

Exmar Launches FSRU Conversion Work for Dutch LNG Terminal

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