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Contship Italia Signs Iran MoU

Aug 03, 2015

Contship Italia Spa, also on behalf of Eurogate GmbH & Co. KGaA, KG, recently signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) with Sina Port & Marine Company (SPMCO), part of SINA Group which is one of the largest Iranian companies…

IAMPE Announces Veteran & Merchant Mariner Program

Jul 31, 2015

The International Association of Maritime and Port Executives Veteran and Merchant Mariner Seminar Introduction and Opportunities, The Modern Port Industry.The IAMPE has announced a seminar program this summer designed to introduce Armed…

BBC Chartering Opens Vietnam Office

Jul 31, 2015

BBC Chartering announces the opening of a new representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, starting August 1st breakbulk, and general cargo transportation due to good prospects and growth rates outperforming other countries in the region…

Shell Moves Ahead in Arctic with Exploratory Well

Jul 31, 2015

Shell Oil's icebreaker MSV Fennica weaved through nine remaining protesters hanging from the St. Johns Bridge and made its way toward the Pacific Ocean. Authorities have removed protesters dangling from a bridge and in kayaks in Oregon,…

Maritime Experts to Debate Coastal Shipping, IWT Prospects

Jul 30, 2015

The opportunities and challenges faced by India’s coastal shipping industry as the country strives for a more optimal modal mix among various modes of transport will top the agenda at the upcoming 3rd edition of Coastal Shipping and IWT Business Forum 2015 which takes place at the Marriott Hotel…

Long Beach Port Celebrates Environmental Successes

Jul 30, 2015

Shipping lines, environmental organizations, trucking companies, terminal operators and a railroad were honored today, July 29, by Long Beach Mayor Dr. Robert Garcia and the Port of Long Beach at the annual Environmental Achievement Awards…

MOL Wins Eco Awards in California

Jul 30, 2015

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. earned recognition from the ports of both Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, today, for its efforts to ensure compliance with standards that call for vessels to slow down within 40 nautical miles (nm) of the shore…

WGMA Urges Participation in Menhaden Survey

Jul 30, 2015

The West Gulf Maritime Association (WGMA) is urging its members with ships arriving at any port in the western US Gulf to participate in the Menhaden survey.The annual Menhaden spawn (typically April through October) has created challenges for ships transiting local waterways…

South Korea Okays Casinos on Cruise Ships

Jul 30, 2015

South Korea has given the go-ahead for cruise ships to operate onboard casinos for foreign guests, , reports the Korea Joongang Daily newspaper. South Korean cruise vessels voyaging overseas will be able to operate casinos on board – but…

Victoria Celebrates Six Millionth Cruise Ship Passenger

Jul 30, 2015

Two tourists  -Victoria and Joseph Winthal - disembarking the Golden Princess Cruise Ship in Ogden Point have got an unexpected surprise.    They were selected by Greater Victoria Harbour Authority as the six millionth cruise ship passenger to Ogden Point…

Super Yachts Give Boost to NZ Economy

Jul 30, 2015

New Zealand Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says mid-winter marks the end of another successful yacht season, with many of the remaining international yachts departing at the end of last month. '57 superyachts visited between April 2014 and March 2015…

Long Beach Harbor Commission Elects Officers

Jul 29, 2015

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners elected Lori Ann Farrell Harrison as its new Board President on Monday. The five-member Harbor Commission, which oversees the Port of Long Beach, also selected Lou Anne Bynum as Vice President and Tracy Egoscue as Secretary…

Matson Pumps $30 Million into Alaska Operations

Jul 29, 2015

Ocean cargo shipper Matson, Inc. said it is moving quickly to fund improvements in its new Alaska operations following its May 29 acquisition of Horizon Lines' Alaska services. The company expects to invest more than $30 million in new equipment planned by Horizon prior to its acquisition…

Anderson Appointed Chairman of Lerwick Port

Jul 29, 2015

Brian Anderson has been appointed Chairman of Lerwick Port Authority at the board’s Annual General Meeting in July.  Formerly Deputy Chairman, Brian succeeds the late Harry Jamieson who was Chairman for the past four years until his untimely…

Ghana to Roll out Shipping Training

Jul 29, 2015

Ghana is considering establishing modalities to compel shipping companies to introduce a training regime which ensures that their local staff gain professional qualifications in shipping. “Maintenance of professional standards in the maritime…

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