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Long and Successful Links: Sanmar Hosts Robert G Allan

Nov 12, 2015

Some 200 delegates from all around Turkey attended the Pilotage & Towage Services Technologies Congress in Izmir, an event supported by shipbuilder Sanmar, whose Projects Director Ali Gurun presented a paper about technical specification of…

BMT Launches New Canadian Subsidiary

Nov 12, 2015

International design, engineering and risk management consultancy BMT Group (BMT) has launched a new Canadian-based subsidiary, BMT Clarity, a management consultancy that provides advice and insight to complex Canadian public sector programs…

South African Boatbuilding: Tugboat Honors Mandela Birthplace

Nov 12, 2015

Transnet National Ports Authority announced a milestone in its $98 million tug building contract when the first of its nine new tugboats was launched at the Durban premises of contractor, Southern African Shipyards.   “This is the largest…

Information on USCG BWM Regulation

Nov 12, 2015

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued the rule with regard to obligation of installation of ballast water management system for the vessels engaged in U.S. waters. The rule is entitled as 'Standards for Living Organisms in Ship's Ballast Water Discharged in U…

Snow storms, Earthquakes - Scientists to Predict

Nov 12, 2015

Russian scientists have demonstrated the ability to predict earthquakes, typhoons and snowstorms on the changes of the atmosphere.'These experiments allow satellite data on the state of the atmosphere to detect the earliest stages of seismic processes which result in a strong…

Scientists Produce Data from Largest Single Volcano

Nov 12, 2015

Tamu Massif is a volcano the size of New Mexico and lurks 6,500 feet beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean. During their 36 day expedition, the science team undertook a survey of immense proportions mapping an area nearly one million square kilometers in size…

TORM Product Tanker Freight Rates Climbs Up

Nov 12, 2015

TORM’s strong operational platform has delivered the highest product tanker freight rates since 2008 and a positive EBITDA of USD 96m in the third quarter of 2015, says its CEO Jacob Meldgaard. TORM has demonstrated its financial and strategic…

‘Simulation and Training without Boundaries’

Nov 11, 2015

More than 200 experts from all around the world are expected to attend the global Simulation User Conference (SimUC 2016) “Simulation and Training without boundaries”, which will be hosted by Transas in Singapore on January 28, 2016. Transas…

Nautisk Bolsters Management Team in Asia

Nov 11, 2015

Global chart distributor Nautisk said it is strengthening its presence across one of its core global locations with the appointment of two new managers in Asia. Alan Leung will take up the role of Regional Sales Manager in Hong Kong to help with Nautisk’s business expansion in the region…

Drydocks World Dubai Celebrates WELSHIP Program

Nov 11, 2015

Press release - The medical team at Drydocks World has organized an event to celebrate the successful completion of collaborative research with Imperial College London.   The event was attended by His Excellency Abdulrahman Al Saleh, Chairman of Drydocks World…

Waldner Appointed LR's Group CFO

Nov 11, 2015

Global engineering, technical and business services organisation, Lloyd’s Register (LR), has announced the appointment of Mary Waldner as Group CFO. Mary is currently Group Finance Director at FTSE 250 listed defence, security, transport…

ECSA Leads Holistic Approach to Maritime Security

Nov 10, 2015

European shipowners have widened the scope of the former European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) Piracy Working Group, now renamed ECSA Maritime Security Working Group in a move aiming to keep the European shipping industry abreast of maritime developments…

Presentations by Caterpillar at Baird Conference

Nov 10, 2015

Caterpillar Inc. Group President of Energy & Transportation Jim Umpleby and Director of Investor Relations Rich Moore will speak at the Baird 2015 Industrial Conference on Wednesday, November 11. They are scheduled to speak at 11 a.m…

Seaspan Announces Senior Management Changes

Nov 10, 2015

Seaspan Corporation announced that Sai Chu, Chief Financial Officer, has informed of his resignation and retirement from Seaspan effective November 6, 2015, after more than 10 years' of service with Seaspan and related entities.Gerry Wang…

Glander Appoints Hawkins as Trader & Team Leader

Nov 10, 2015

Glander International Bunkering, a leading marine fuel, lubricant trading and brokering company welcomes Joshua Hawkins as Bunker/Lubricant Trader and Team Leader for the Geneva office. Joshua Hawkins brings five years industry experience…

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US Container Imports Decline in May as China Tariffs bite

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IMO: Global Shipping Industry Gearing Up For Net-Zero Transition

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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

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