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New EU Shipping CO2 Monitoring System

May 28, 2015

According to a new EU regulation, ship operators will be required to monitor, report and verify (MRV) CO2 emissions.   José Inácio Faria, Member, Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe, European Parliament outlines the…

Mercury Marine Begins HQ Expansion

May 27, 2015

Mercury Marine announces 45,000 square foot EDP parts expansion to Fond du Lac global headquarters Mercury Marine will add a 45,000 square foot expansion to its electro-deposition paint (EDP) system that will double its current processing capabilities…

Freeman Marine Hires Operations Manager

May 27, 2015

Freeman Marine, part of AdvanTec Global Innovations and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial, military-grade marine doors, windows, hatches and port lights, has added Peter White to its operations management team at the Gold Beach manufacturing plant…

Caterpillar CEO Joins ExxonMobil Board

May 27, 2015

Exxon Mobil Corporation announced today that its shareholders have elected Doug Oberhelman to its board of directors. Oberhelman is chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of Caterpillar Inc. With the election of Oberhelman…

New Dry Bulk Facility at Khalifa Port

May 27, 2015

New AED 20 million facility will pack and transport dry bulk products for petrochemical and mineral manufacturers  Abu Dhabi Ports celebrated the groundbreaking of Schmidt ME Logistics’ new facility in Khalifa Port’s industrial, trade and logistics zone…

Prosafe CFO Larsen Resigns

May 27, 2015

Chief Financial Officer of Prosafe Management AS, Sven Børre Larsen, has decided to resign from his position to take on the role as Chief Financial Officer in TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company in Asker, Norway. The final day of Larsen’s employment at Prosafe is yet to be determined…

US Counter-piracyTeam Earns Panama's Approval

May 27, 2015

Meridian’s counter-piracy teams may now operate aboard vessels flying the Panama flag, following a vetting process that validated the quality of the US-based private maritime security company.The final decision was made this week by the Panama Maritime Authority…

Nigerian Union: Halliburton Strike Over

May 27, 2015

Local Nigerian staff at U.S. oil services company Halliburton have ended a nationwide strike over job cuts, a spokesman for one of two oil unions involved in the dispute said on Wednesday.'The strike was called off,' Emmanuel Ojugbana, spokesman…

New MD for Glander Int'l Bunkering (India)

May 27, 2015

Glander International Bunkering is proud to announce that Ajay Menon has been appointed as the Managing Director of Glander International Bunkering (India) Private Limited. Prior to his promotion, Mr. Menon was Senior Bunker/Lubricant Trader & Team Leader in the Dubai office…

First Damen Twin Axe for Offshore O&G

May 27, 2015

To develop its large fleet, Groen Offshore, Guard & Support has selected the first Damen Twin Axe Fast Crew Supplier 2610 to be customised with Offshore Oil & Gas standby capabilities. The Netherlands-based company will deploy the new vessel…

SITC Inks Deal with Qingdao Port

May 27, 2015

SITC International signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Qingdao Port International Co., Ltd. in Qingdao yesterday in order to further strengthen the strategic cooperation in the port and logistics market. Mr. Zheng Minghui, Chairman of Qingdao Port Group…

Sea Shepherd Global Launches Operation Siracusa

May 27, 2015

Following on from the incredibly successful 2014 campaign, Sea Shepherd Global launches Operation Siracusa 2015. Led by Sea Shepherd Italia, the campaign aims to defend the fragile ecosystem of the Plemmirio Marine Reserve, off the Eastern coast of Siracusa in Sicily…

BMT Isis to Support NATO Submarine Rescue System

May 27, 2015

BMT Isis (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has announced that it will provide safety and environmental support for JFD’s five-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence for the provision of the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS).JFD…

Stena Sonangol Suezmax Pool Rings in 10 Years

May 26, 2015

Stena Sonangol Suezmax Pool celebrates 10 years of collaboration and trading. The 10th anniversary celebrations took place in London on May 20. Today on May 26 it is Houston’s turn and, finally, on June 3, it will be Singapore’s turn. The Stena Sonangol Suezmax pool…

UNOLS Seeks Fleet Improvement Committee Chair

May 26, 2015

The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) informs it is seeking nominations to fill a Fleet Improvement Committee (FIC) Chair position. The position, which becomes vacant in Fall 2015, would see the selected candidate…

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Singapore Launches OCEANS-X to Advance Maritime Digital Connectivity

Singapore Launches OCEANS-X to Advance Maritime Digital Connectivity

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USACE Releases Final FY2026 Great Lakes Maintenance Program

Argentina Trucker Protest Delays at Least 10 Ships at Port Waiting to Load Grain

Argentina Trucker Protest Delays at Least 10 Ships at Port Waiting to Load Grain

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