Matthews joins BMT
BMT Group Ltd, announced the appointment of Jayne Matthews as Manager, Operational Risk. Jayne will be responsible for leading and managing risk and risk support activities…
Shipowners’ Club Registers Strong 2010 Results
Excellent financial results have been reported by the Shipowners’ Club for the trading year ending February 2011. Positive growth or improvements across almost all parameters have been recorded…
NOAA Fairweather Departs on Survey Mission
NOAA Ship Fairweather, a 231-foot survey vessel, departed Kodiak, Alaska, today on a mission to conduct hydrographic surveys in remote areas of the Arctic where…
QinetiQ Assists UK Ministry of Defense
QinetiQ Defense Acquisition Lifecycle Services, a provider of services supporting the acquisition lifecycle, has assisted the UK MoD in the provision of a new ice patrol ship.
Moore Stephens Warns of Threats to UK Shipping
Accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens has welcomed the UK government’s decision to issue consultation papers on statutory residence and the taxation of non-domiciliaries.
Bureau Veritas Certifies Maryville Manila
International classification society Bureau Veritas has certified Philippines-based manning agency Maryville Manila Inc for compliance to the Maritime Labor Convention MLC2006 on a voluntary basis.
U.S. Coast Guard Commissions RINA
Genoa-based classification society RINA has been authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard to conduct plan review and approval and initial and subsequent surveys for U.S.-flagged cargo and passenger vessels. Under the agreement signed yesterday, RINA has received delegation for Load Line, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, and Tonnage survey and certification services. The MOA delegating authority and establishing guidelines…
NOAA Warns of Flooding Risks
Many rivers in the upper Midwest and northern Plains remain above flood stage, and the threat for more flooding will continue through the summer, forecasters at…
New Eco-Corr Film
Eco-Corr Film® is a biobased and biodegradable film utilizing Cortec's patented VpCI® technology. It is the first 100% biodegradable VCI film in the world, designed to provide tensile strength, tear resistance, and elongation. It is certified under DIN CERTCO DIN EN 13432 (Europe) and Biodegradable Products Institute ASTM D6400 (USA), as well as heat and water stable. Eco-Corr Film® is designed to provide contact…
Libya Lays Up Tankers, Gaddafi Feels Heat
According to a report from Reuters, many oil tankers in Libya's state-owned fleet remain anchored and unable to trade because of cash flow issues. Crude oil shipments from Libya…
Fall River Hess LNG Terminal Plan Terminated
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commissionofficially vacated the certificate issued on July 15, 2005 that approved construction of Hess LNG’s proposed liquefied natural gas terminal.
SeaDrill, Pengrowth See Profits, Higher Dividend
Companies in the Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration sector have posted surging top lines in recent quarters as global oil consumption continues to grow. With profits on the upswing…
Kosmos Energy Update on Drilling Cedrela-1 Exploration Well
Kosmos Energy KOS 0.00% today provided an update on the company's drilling of the Cedrela-1 exploration well offshore the Republic of Ghana. The "Transocean Marianas" semi-submersible drilling rig…
CMA CGM Group Railroad Shuttle, Zeebrugge to Duisburg
The CMA CGM Group is pleased to announce the reinforcement of its intermodal offer with the introduction of a railroad service, connecting Zeebrugge’s port and Duisburg’s tri-modal hub…
Canada Introduces Compulsory Pilot Cert. on Great Lakes
The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), announced changes that will allow the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority to maintain safer and more efficient…
BOEMRE Awards $1M for Mississippi Waterfront Land
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) announced today that it has awarded a $1,045,400 Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP)…
Kvichak Marine Appoints Kolb to Sales
Kvichak Marine Industries in Seattle Washington announces the appointment of Tim Kolb to their sales team. Kolb has been with Kvichak for five years as a project manager. His most recent projects included three 72-ft pilot boats for the Dutch Pilotage Organization in the Netherlands and the Bridge Erection Boat prototypes currently undergoing testing by the US Army, Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command. Tim brings to us 10 years of experience in the aluminum boat building business.
Moose Boats Introduces the M3 Monohull
Moose Boats, an aluminum boat manufacturer, unveiled the new M3 mono-hull at MACC 2011. This boat was developed as an alternative to Moose Boats’ existing M1 and M2 catamaran models, which have been available in the commercial marine market since 2000. The new Moose Boats M3 mono-hull is a smaller, more nimble alternative to our catamaran models. The M3 can be powered with a variety of propulsion options and can accommodate up to 900hp.
USS Philippine Sea Rescues Crew off Aden
USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) responded to a distress call issued by the Marshall Islands-owned, Liberian-flagged, motor vessel Brilliante Virtuoso at approximately 3:30 a.m. (local time) July 6. Brilliante Virtuoso, a 144,000-ton very large crude carrier, was approximately 20 nautical miles southwest of Aden, Yemen when they issued the call which stated they believed they were under attack by suspected pirates and required assistance.
Stratos Introduces Inmarsat XpressLink
Stratos Global, provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, announced the commercial availability of Inmarsat XpressLink from Stratos…
