Markey Machinery Seeking Area Partner
Markey Machinery Company, Inc (USA) is actively seeking a partner in the South Pacific area. This partner will manufacture and help support machines designed and carrying the Markey brand.
Conrad Industries 2008 Results
Conrad Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CNRD) announced its fourth quarter and twelve months 2008 results. For the quarter ended December 31, 2008, Conrad had net…
Minimax Minifog Nominated for Award
Minimax has been nominated for the Seatrade Awards 2009 with its Minifog marine XP. The new, efficient high-pressure water mist extinguishing system, meeting the current IMO guidelines, was listed in the Safety at Sea category. Seatrade Awards recognize innovative product solutions for safe, efficient and environmentally friendly shipping. The judging panel consists of ten international experts including their chairman…
HSRP Baltimore Meeting
The Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP), a Federal Advisory Committee, will convene on April 14-15, 2009, to consider and deliberate on the National Oceanic…
GAC Shipping Promotes Silveira, Martin
GAC Shipping has appointed Ana Silveira as its new Marketing Manager for Central & South America and Darren Martin as Senior Marketing Manager for North America with immediate effect. A graduate of the State University of New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler, with a Bachelor degree in International Transportation and Trade, Silveira is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English. She joined GAC immediately after graduation…
Wärtsilä, MAN Diesel Hercules-Beta Project
The Hercules-Beta research project proposal was recently approved by the European Commission. HERCULES-Beta represents a major international cooperative effort to…
StatoilHydro, Statkraft Develop Offshore Wind
A new wind farm, to be developed by StatoilHydro and Statkraft, which will consist of 88 turbines, is planned to start production in 2011. When fully operational, its annual electricity production is expected to be around 1.1TWh, enough energy to power around 220,000 UK homes. Total investments are estimated at approximately $1.5b. Until now, the 315 MW Sheringham Shoal project has been owned 100% by StatoilHydro.
Virginia Port Launches Trusted Agent Program
Orsus(R) announced that the Virginia Port Authority has initiated a project to leverage Orsus' Situator(TM) to monitor visitors without the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Discussion of New Ferry Service in Berkeley
If you are interested in a new ferry service in Berkeley, please join the discussion at the Berkeley City Council meeting on May 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr.
Port of S La. in Columbia Trade Mission
As a result of the collaboration between the New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center and the United States Commercial Service in Colombia, representatives from the Port of South Louisiana and 12 other Louisiana-based companies with maritime-related ties participated in the Louisiana Trade Mission to Colombia, March 8-15, 2009. The Trade Mission group, led by U.S. Embassy Commercial Service Counselor Margaret Hanson-Muse…
TOP Ships Takes Delivery of 3rd & 4th Newbuilds
TOP Ships Inc. (NASDAQ: TOPS) announced that it has taken delivery of the M/Ts Ionian Wave and Tyrrhenian Wave from SPP Plant & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd of the Republic of Korea.
Semprevivo Joins Seakeeper's Sales Team
The leader in internal stabilization technology, Seakeeper recently appointed Andrew Semprevivo to international insides sales manager. In his new position, Semprevivo will be responsible for handling day-to-day worldwide sales, service and technical support inquiries. He will also work to expand Seakeeper's global distribution and service network, develop OEM relationships and manage boat shows. With global marine industry experience…
Ala. Port Issues RFEI for Intermodal Terminal
The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) has issued a request for expression of interest (RFEI) in the 74-acre Garrows Bend Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) in which the Port Authority is seeking private sector participation from terminal operators/developers in the development of the intermodal terminal. “This is the first step in the process by the Port Authority to initiate efforts to…
GoAGT, Security Teams
Gulf of Aden Group Transits (GoAGT) is a new, non-profit industry supported, 24 hour operations centre dedicated to supporting the merchant fleet operating or passing the Gulf of Aden.
This Day in Naval History – April 2
1898 - Adoption of U.S. 1947 - UN places former Japanese mandated islands under U.S. 1951 - First Navy use of jet aircraft as a bomber, launched from a carrier, USS Princeton.
Higgins, Great Lakes Legislator of the Year
Congressman Brian M. Higgins (D-NY) has been honored for his support of Great Lakes shipping by the largest coalition representing the industry. The Congressman was named Great Lakes Legislator of the Year by Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF). Rep. Higgins will formally receive the award at GLMTF’s 14th Annual Briefing for the Great Lakes Delegation in Washington on April 2, 2009. “As a native of Buffalo…
Conrad Industries Announces 2008 Results
Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: CNRD.PK) announced its fourth quarter and twelve months 2008 results. For the quarter ended December 31, 2008, Conrad had…
St. Lawrence Seaway Celebrates 50 Years
The St. Lawrence Seaway celebrated its 50th anniversary on March 31, at the St. Lambert Lock. Inaugurated in 1959 by Queen Elizabeth II and President Eisenhower…
Revised MARPOL Annex VI, NOx Tech. Code
A new publication is now available from IMO Publications on the revised international regulations on preventing and reducing harmful emissions from ships, such as sulphur oxides (SOx)…
New Crowley Vessels Keep Coming
In the first of several vessel deliveries over the next few weeks, Crowley christened and launched its newest heavy-lift series deck barge, the 455-4, Saturday at Gunderson Marine Shipyard in Portland, Ore. The 400 ft long, 105 ft wide barge was christened by Carey Graham, wife of Parker Drilling Vice President Dennis Graham. The vessel's first assignment will be hauling a Parker Drilling Rig. Following that assignment…
