Divex Appoints DiTullio Asia Pacific General Manager
Divex, an international diving equipment technology company, announced that Daniel DiTullio (pictured) is now General Manager for Divex’s Asia Pacific region. DiTullio brings with him engineering and commercial experience in the oil and gas, and mining sectors gained in Western Australia and Queensland. He has extensive knowledge of plant management, and production processes including experience in the manufacture of equipment for explosion proof and hazardous environments.
CG Change of Command, Sector Honolulu
Coast Guard Capt. Barry Compagnoni, Out-going Commander of Sector Honolulu, and Capt. Joanna Nunan (incoming) wait to address the crowd during their change of command ceremony at Base Support Unit, Honolulu, Aug. 6, 2010. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael De Nyse.
Seoul Shares Up 0.4% on Shipyards
According to an August 9 report from Reuters, Seoul shares rose as investor hopes for further stimulus measures from the U.S. Federal Reserve strengthened ahead of its meeting…
Pertamina Orders Six Oil Tankers
According to an August 9 report from The Jakarta Post, state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina has placed orders for six tankers for about $102m to support its fuel distribution across the archipelago.
Iran's Navy Gets New Submarines
According to an August 8 report for Associated Press, Iran's state media said the country's navy has taken charge of four new Iranian-built submarines as part of…
India Files Pollution Charge after Ship Collision
According to an August 9 report from The Times of India, state environment minister Suresh Shetty has instructed the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to register…
Danaos Bank Restructuring, Refinancing, Sale of Stock
Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC), aninternational owner of containerships, announced that it received written commitments from all 14 of its bank lenders agreeing…
EU NAVFOR Medical Assist to MV Syria Star
Late at night on Friday, August 6, the MV Syria Star requested medical assistance for two crewmembers that were injured in the initial hijack. The MV Syria Star was hijacked on Thursday…
BALPURE System Authorized in California
The S/R American Progress, a double-hull U.S. flag tank ship, operated by SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., and fitted with the BALPURE ballast water management system from Severn Trent De Nora, is authorized to discharge treated ballast water into the water of California. Authorization was granted by the California State Lands Commission in accordance with California Public Resources Code Section 71204.3(d)…
CNOOC’s New Field BZ19-4 Begins Production
CNOOC Limited announced that Bozhong (BZ) 19-4 (shallow formation) oil field in the Bohai Bay has commenced production recently. This oil field is located in the southwest part of Bohai Bay.
Insights from Mark Knoy, AEP River Operations
MarineNews spoke with Mark Knoy, President of AEP River Operations, about his background in the industry, challenges and opportunities in the inland waterways and how technology is impacting operations. How did you come to be involved in the industry? I grew up in the river business with my father and brother. My dad was a river boat Captain and I started as a deckhand, engineer and then pilot. My father and I started a fleeting business on the Illinois River and things took off from there.
Omega Navigation, Capital Injection by Founder & CEO
Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONAV, SGX: ONAV50), a provider of global marine transportation services focusing on product tankers, announced that it…
This Day in Coast Guard History – August 10
1971- President Richard Nixon signed Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, considered to be most significant legislation in the long history of federal action in this field.
This Day in Naval History – August 10
1944 - Guam secured by U.S. forces.
Wilhelmsen Ships Moves Rig Half-way Across the World
Wilhelmsen Ships Service recently arranged transportation of an oil rig from Edmonton Canada, through the United States to Kuwait. The land based oil rig consisted of 3,675 cubic metres of cargo with the heaviest unit being 52 tons. The rig was transported on behalf of our customer, Burgan Company, which specializes in well drilling, trading and maintenance. Burgan is the leading company in Kuwait for oil well exploration, drilling and work-over.
