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Rolls-Royce VP Shares His Views on Alternative Fuels

Aug 14, 2014

Experts predict the internal combustion engine will not lose its dominant position any time soon, but developing engines to meet ever tighter emission limits is costly. So what role are alternative fuels likely to play in the future? Oskar Levander…

Register Now for SHIPPINGInsight and Save Up to $400

Aug 14, 2014

Just three more weeks to take advantage of early-bird discountSHIPPINGInsight 2014 is coming soon, but there’s still time to take advantage of the early-bird registration discount.Attendees registering prior to the Aug. 28 early-bird deadline can receive a discount up to $400 for the event…

Jee Enhances Online Training Platform

Aug 11, 2014

Jee Ltd has upgraded its state-of-the-art online training site to enhance its online and blended learning offering to the oil, gas and renewables industries. Jenny Matthew, Head of Courses at Jee said: “The oil and gas industry is calling…

DHS Selects Stevens Institute for Maritime Research

Aug 10, 2014

Stevens Institute of Technology has been selected as the lead institution for a new Center of Excellence for Maritime Research (CMR). The selection, announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T)…

EnerMech Set for Growth in Middle East and Caspian

Aug 08, 2014

Halliburton Veteran Takes Up Key Director Role.EnerMech’s focus on strengthening its Middle East and Caspian business has been underlined with the appointment of oil and gas industry veteran Dave McLeod as Regional Director.The mechanical…

Tomlinson Named HR Wallingford’s Chief Executive

Aug 08, 2014

Bruce Tomlinson has been appointed as Chief Executive of HR Wallingford.Tomlinson joins HR Wallingford from U.K.-based Fugro EMU, a marine survey and consultancy, where he was Managing Director.With more than 25 years’ experience in the maritime industry…

Modelling to Unlock the Potential of Wave Energy Farms

Aug 08, 2014

ARENA today announced $770,000 funding for Swinburne University of Technology to develop modelling on the performance of wave energy farms.The wave energy industry is emerging world-wide and there are few multiple device installations operating today…

Dynamic Monitoring Brings Energy Surveys to Life

Aug 06, 2014

Many shipping companies use independent experts to conduct comprehensive ship energy surveys which are then used by owners, operators and managers to make better maintenance and operations decisions and improve energy and fuel efficiency. These…

EMGS Releases Interactive, Multi-client Maps

Aug 05, 2014

From EMGS's website, you now have interactive access to EMGS’s multi-client library. Visit our interactive multi-client maps. Zoom in to the area of interest, see what data is available, request more information about the survey,…

Brekelmans Named Shell Projects & Technology Director

Jul 31, 2014

Royal Dutch Shell plc announced the appointment of Harry Brekelmans as Projects & Technology Director with effect from October 1, 2014.  In his new role, Harry will become a member of the Executive Committee and will take over from Matthias Bichsel who will be leaving the company after 34 years…

There’s Still Time for SHIPPINGInsight Award Entries

Jul 30, 2014

Entry submissions for the first SHIPPINGInsight Award are due Friday, Aug. 1, but organizers said they will continue to accept nominations through following week to provide some extra time.SHIPPINGInsight Award offers an opportunity to be…

ClassNK Holds LNG Fuel Technologies Seminars

Jul 25, 2014

ClassNk held LNG-Fuelled Vessel Technologies seminars in Shanghai and Singapore on 22 July and 24, July 2014, respectively.With the industry looking to adopt cleaner fuels to meet new environmental regulations as well as future economic growth…

Eliminating Cat Fines to Marine Diesel Engines

Jul 25, 2014

One can assume that P&I Clubs and shipowners would be very interested in preventing catastrophic Cat Fines damage to diesel engines. Cat Fines have been damaging marine diesel engines for more than 50 years. Only recently, with the increased…

Hydro Group: Invest in the Future

Jul 25, 2014

Hydro Group shows a clear commitment to the next generation of employeesFigures published earlier this year show that Scotland’s current levels of youth unemployment (16-24-year-olds) is at 853,000 – 18.8 percent – more than double that of the average age working population…

ABS, MPA to Collaborate on Maritime R&D

Jul 24, 2014

ABS and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today to promote maritime research and development (R&D) and innovation. Over the next five years, ABS and MPA will collaborate on maritime…

Logistics News

China Demand Buoys Coal Shipments 14%

China Demand Buoys Coal Shipments 14%

Coast Guard Issues Notice on Unmanned Vessels

Coast Guard Issues Notice on Unmanned Vessels

LCA says Key Commodity Trade Up 4.5%

LCA says Key Commodity Trade Up 4.5%

Alex Gregg-Smith Takes Over As IACS Council Chair

Alex Gregg-Smith Takes Over As IACS Council Chair

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