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Royal IHC successfully launches TSHD MAHURY

Aug 27, 2015

On 14 August, Royal IHC successfully launched the MAHURY, a 1,840m3 capacity twin-screw trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD), at partner shipyard MTG Dolphin Shipyard in Varna, Bulgaria. The vessel is being built for Baggerbedrijf de Boer - Dutch Dredging…

CRA Looks to Increase Female Entry Into STEM Careers

Aug 26, 2015

One of the country’s largest independent safety and risk consultancies - with offices across the U.K.- is working hard to buck the trend of low female entrants into STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) industries with a commitment…

Engine Oil Mist Detection System Earns LR Type Approval

Aug 26, 2015

Quality Monitoring Instruments (QMI), manufacturer of engine and atmospheric oil mist detection systems, has received Type Approval certification from classification society Lloyd’s Register for its engine oil mist detection system. Having received ABS Type Approval in 2014…

Radio Holland, Thome Ship Management Ink MSA Deal

Aug 26, 2015

Radio Holland in Singapore has signed a Managed Service Agreement (MSA) with Thome Ship Management that will cover nine vessels for four years. Thome Ship Management, headquartered in Singapore, has worked for many years with Radio Holland…

IBIA Forum to Examine Bunkering with New Fuels

Aug 25, 2015

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) will be holding a forum entitled: ‘Bunkering with new fuels – Building on strong foundations’ as part of London International Shipping Week, on Wednesday 9 September. The event will…

Mercury Marine Opens Training Center in Brazil

Aug 25, 2015

Mercury Marine, a manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines, has opened a new million-dollar training center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, designed to offer a learning environment for Mercury Marine dealer and service center technicians…

Bolidt showcases strength at Europort

Aug 25, 2015

Bolidt has been selected to supply decking solutions across a wide range of Dutch maritime projects that encompass the entire range of industry sectors. The Dutch flooring and decking specialist will be showcasing its comprehensive range of synthetic decking solutions at Europort 2015…

NYK’s SIMS Wins Special Award

Aug 25, 2015

The Ship Information Management System (SIMS) jointly developed by NYK and the Monohakobi Technology Institute has been recognized with a special award from the Japan Institute of Navigation. An awards ceremony was held on July 27, 2015, and attended by Koichi Akamine…

USN Announces Innovation Awards Program

Aug 25, 2015

Across the Department of the Navy our talented Sailors, Marines and civilians are continually creating innovative solutions to our most complex problems. Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, wants to recognize the top naval innovators in our…

BIMCO’s Analyst at Singapore Ship Finance Forum

Aug 25, 2015

Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO, Peter Sand will be one of the speakers at the upcoming Marine Money Ship Finance Forum in Singapore. This is the 14th annual forum and it will take place at 22-23 September 2015. Peter Sand will deliver the…

Webb Institute Hires New Assistant Professor

Aug 24, 2015

Webb Institute announced Michael T. Martin, PE as its new Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering. Prof. Martin has over 23 years of experience as a marine electrical engineer with a broad background in electrical systems including, electrical propulsion…

Expert Panel Set for LNG Marine Fuel Seminar

Aug 24, 2015

ECM Training Services, LLC, in conjunction with Galway Group, will hold an interactive training seminar entitled 'Pursuing ECA Compliance: Is LNG as a Marine Fuel Viable?' September 22-23, 2015, at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Leading the…

BMT Designers & Planners Names Skvarla President

Aug 24, 2015

BMT Designers & Planners, a subsidiary of the maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy BMT Group, has announced the promotion of Kai Skvarla to President. Formerly Vice President of Strategic Planning with BMT for the past five years…

Radio Holland, Thome Ship Management Sign MSA

Aug 24, 2015

Radio Holland in Singapore has signed a Managed Service Agreement (MSA) with Thome Ship Management that will cover nine vessels for four years.Thome Ship Management, headquartered in Singapore, has worked for many years with Radio Holland…

Fugro's GeoWing Trial Successful

Aug 24, 2015

Fugro has undertaken successful trials of its new GeoWing, a system designed to detect low ferrous content unexploded ordnance (UXO) items in challenging marine environments.The new GeoWing system is especially beneficial for subsea construction projects…

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Port Tampa Bay Welcomes Container Vessel with Largest Carrying Capacity

Port Tampa Bay Welcomes Container Vessel with Largest Carrying Capacity

Shipping Traffic Near Antwerp Slowed Due to Oil Spill

Shipping Traffic Near Antwerp Slowed Due to Oil Spill

India Allows Four Iranian Oil Tankers to Berth

India Allows Four Iranian Oil Tankers to Berth

Oil Spill Forces Partial Shipping Halt at Port of Antwerp

Oil Spill Forces Partial Shipping Halt at Port of Antwerp

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