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Sea Ice Plays Pivotal Role in Arctic Methane Cycle

Nov 13, 2015

The ice-covered Arctic Ocean is a more important factor concerning the concentration of the greenhouse gas methane in the atmosphere than previously assumed. Experts from the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine…

Jamaican Elected to WMU Board

Nov 13, 2015

Maritime Authority of Jamaica’s (MAJ) Director General Rear Admiral Peter Brady has been elected as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmo, Sweden.  The appointment has been welcomed by…

Integrated Training, Travel Solution to Meet New STCW, OPITO Regulations

Nov 13, 2015

GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS), the specialist provider of world-class training for maritime personnel, has announced an agreement with ATPI Griffinstone, part of the ATPI Group, one of the leaders in travel solutions for the shipping and energy industries…

Loss of Diversity Near Melting Coastal Glaciers

Nov 13, 2015

Melting glaciers are causing a loss of species diversity among benthos in the coastal waters off the Antarctic Peninsula, impacting an entire seafloor ecosystem. This has been verified in the course of repeated research dives, the results…

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…

Lack of Proper Management Systems Cause Engine Damage

Nov 12, 2015

A new report from The Swedish Club shows that incorrect maintenance and repair continues to be the most frequent cause of main engine damage – a trend which has continued unabated since the Club began monitoring the issue nearly ten years ago…

Sonardyne Appoints Bjorøy as Managing Director

Nov 09, 2015

Subsea technology company Sonardyne International Ltd., UK has  announced the appointment of Robin Bjorøy as its new Managing Director.Bjorøy succeeds John Ramsden who leaves the position after six years in charge to return to Singapore following a transition period…

ST Engineeing Appoints Director

Nov 09, 2015

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced the appointment of Mr Lim Ah Doo as an independent non-executive Director of the Company and a Member of the Audit Committee with effect from 10 November 2015.Mr Lim…

MPA Calls for Integrated Approach to Blue Economy

Nov 09, 2015

In his opening address at the Sustainable Ocean Summit 2015 held in Singapore today, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Mr Andrew Tan called for an integrated approach bringing together the science, the research…

Imtech Marine Becomes RH Marine Group

Nov 05, 2015

The new RH Marine Group, formerly known as Imtech Marine was introduced at the Europort exhibition in Rotterdam today.  Following the recent acquisition by Parcom Capital and Pon Holdings, Imtech Marine will now be known as RH Marine Group…

Kongsberg Names New Manager for Offshore Production

Nov 05, 2015

Global marine technology company, Kongsberg Maritime has appointed a new business manager for the Offshore Production division of its Kongsberg Maritime Ltd base in Aberdeen.David Wilson brings to the role more than 27 years of experience in the marine engineering industry…

NAPA Opens Hamburg Office

Nov 05, 2015

NAPA has opened a German office, also hiring Sales Director Lars Nickel.With its new Hamburg office, NAPA aims to strengthen its market position in the European market and develop closer collaboration with customers, the company explained…

Dutch Experts Starts Work on Philippines Coastal Protection Strategy

Nov 05, 2015

International engineering and project management consultancy firm Royal HaskoningDHV is leading a multi-disciplinary team in developing a sustainable coastal protection strategy to reduce flood risks for the cities of Tacloban and adjacent Palo in the Philippines…

Intelsat, JSAT to Launch Satellite for Asia Pacific

Nov 04, 2015

Intelsat S.A., a provider of satellite services, and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation has announced that the two companies have signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture that will launch a new satellite with optimized C-band and high…

BMT – DoT Partnership Extended

Nov 04, 2015

BMT JFA Consultants, together with sister company BMT Oceanica, subsidiaries of BMT Group (BMT), have announced that the Western Australian Department of Transport (DoT) has taken up the Contract option to extend its current contract for a further two years…

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BioNatur Plastics Introduces Cargo Wrap for US Market

Connecticut Maritime Association Announces Renaming of Award to Honor Jim Lawrence

Connecticut Maritime Association Announces Renaming of Award to Honor Jim Lawrence

Crowley Expands Mooring Services at Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports

Crowley Expands Mooring Services at Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports

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