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ABYC Launches Online Learning Platform

Sep 19, 2016

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has launched a new online marine training platform which hosts multi-module courses, interactive learning tools and on-demand webinars. Students will have the opportunity to learn at their own pace and save in travel expenses to attend on-site courses…

Kongsberg Refit Helps Old VLCC 'GoGreen'

Sep 16, 2016

Kongsberg Maritime has completed an extensive refit of a 21-year-old Main Engine, Remote Control System aboard a VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) during the vessel’s scheduled docking. The original Main Engine, Remote Control System installed…

Port of Prince Rupert Adds Shore-based Radar

Sep 15, 2016

The Port of Prince Rupert has commissioned a new shore-based radar regime designed to safely accommodate the port’s growth in vessel traffic and international trade.  Shore-based radar builds on the existing vessel traffic service that provides…

South African Ports Gear Up for e-Commerce Platform

Sep 13, 2016

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), a division of Transnet SOC Ltd, is taking another step on its journey to digitalize South Africa’s ports operations into ‘SMART People’s Ports’ through a fully integrated e-commerce platform expected to go live in April 2017…

IMCA Welcomes News of BWM Convention

Sep 13, 2016

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) welcomes the news that the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention enters into force on September 8, 2017, and has produced a 12-point information sheet on the Convention for its members…

Cost Reduction of Well Construction on UK Continental Shelf

Sep 13, 2016

Since 2004, well construction costs in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) have doubled, directly impacting drilling activity which is currently at an all-time low. However, collective industry efforts are already focusing in on how a reduction…

VBR Supports South Louisiana Flood Victims

Sep 13, 2016

Variable Bore Rams Inc. (VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ram and BOP component providers in the world, is lending support to communities in the southern Louisiana disaster zone in the wake of recent flooding. President of VBR…

Evergreen Adjusts Following Hanjin Collapse

Sep 12, 2016

Responding to the unexpected service disruption caused by CKYHE alliance member Hanjin Shipping, which has entered rehabilitation proceedings, Evergreen Line has added new functions to its online e-commerce system.The service disruption…

ABB Names Jouret Chief Digital Officer

Sep 12, 2016

ABB has appointed Guido Jouret as Chief Digital Officer, reporting to ABB’s CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer, effective October 1, 2016. Jouret, a pioneer of the Internet of Things, will lead the next level of development and deployment of ABB’s digital…

Sparkman & Stephens under New Ownership

Sep 12, 2016

Sparkman & Stephens (S&S), the naval architecture and brokerage firm founded by Olin Stephens and Drake Sparkman in 1929, announced that it was acquired by a group of private investors led by Brooke S. Parish and John B. Reuter.The transaction…

Horizon Named an Alabama Top Innovator

Sep 12, 2016

Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc. of Bayou La Batre, Ala. has been recognized for its Outstanding Achievement in Innovative Manufacturing by the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama for the shipbuilder’s GORDHEAD management software, which aims…

Transas CEO Weighs in on the Future of Maritime Operations

Sep 07, 2016

At the SMM 2016 in Hamburg, Transas CEO Frank Coles delivered the company's standpoint on the future of maritime operations. Coles opened the forum by summing up the situation of maritime technology market today, stating that, “Our industry today is awash with innovation…

Globecomm Integrates Business Units

Sep 06, 2016

Globecomm,  providers of maritime connectivity services, is integrating its Telaurus and Globecomm South Africa business units to enhance service provision to ship owners. Globecomm South Africa is an Inmarsat Distribution Partner and L-Band specialist supporting service providers and resellers…

Underwater Inspections a Boon - Hydrex

Sep 05, 2016

Building upon conventional technical skills and know-how while also taking advantage of the latest technology, Hydrex offers a unique hull monitoring service to its customers. This gives shipowners total control of their ship's hull condition and consequently its performance…

NACD Selects ABS Quality Evaluations as Verifier

Sep 02, 2016

ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. (ABS QE), a subsidiary of ABS Group, has been selected as a third-party verifier by the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), an international association of chemical distributors and their supply-chain partners…

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Concerns Raised by Repeated Chinese Detentions of Panama-Flagged Vessels

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CMA CGM Celebrates Maiden Call of New Port Kobe Service

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New Wildlife Trafficking Compendium Released for Singapore

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