New Satellite Hub for Offshore Use Set in Doha, Qatar
VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect) a company of VT Sustems Inc. (VT Systems) announce that RigNet, a global provider of managed remote communications solutions to the oil…
New Port in Brazil to be Developed by Dutch Port Authority
The Port of Rotterdam Authority, the state of Espirito Santo, the municipality of Presidente Kennedy and project developer Terminal Presidente Kennedy (TPK) have signed an agreement in Vitória, Brazil for the development of Porto Central, a new port in Brazil. The so-called ‘greenfield port’ still has to be built and will be located in the extreme south of Espirito Santo state, to the north of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Sonar Marketplace Offers Opportunities Say Northstar Electronics
Northstar Electronics, Inc. which previously signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Echotec Sonar Corp., is announcing revenue opportunities within the sonar marketplace…
Ship Grounded on Welsh Coast – Removal Decided
The operation to remove the remaining 24,000 litres of fuel oil, along with oily water and other hazardous materials from the grounded vessel ‘Carrier’ has been completed.
Horizon Lines Report 4th Quarter Financial Results
Horizon Lines, Inc. have reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended December 25, 2011.Financial results are being presented on a continuing operations basis…
Coast Guard Cutter Brings Aid to Micronesia
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Sequoia is delivering humanitarian aid and supplies to the outer Caroline Islands in the Federated States of Micronesia as part…
Marine Composites, Acoustic Materials on Display by Goodrich
Goodrich Corporation will display its advanced marine composite products and acoustic materials at the Navy League's annual Sea-Air-Space Exposition at National Harbor, Md. April 16-18.
Shipping Season Opens as First Seaways Ship Enters Detroit
The Port of Detroit welcomed the arrival of the ocean going vessel, Federal Yukina as it arrived at the Nicholson Terminal & Dock Company, located at 4105 West Jefferson Ave. in Detroit. The ship's arrival will begin the Port of Detroit's 2012 shipping season. "With the advent of the warm weather approaching, it is exciting to welcome the Federal Yukina vessel to the Port of Detroit because it signifies freight transportation throughout the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Wing-in-Ground Craft (Ekranoplan) for Russian Museum
A Russian Navy spokesman said last year that the Navy development program did not provide prospects for Ekranoplans. "Decommissioned three years ago, Lun will be dismantled in the next few months", he added. Group of activists from Nizhniy Novgorod – native city of Ekranoplans – became anxious about fate of the unique vehicle; their leader Denis Zakharov addressed the defense ministry and Nizhniy…
Emerging Nation Shipyard Delivers Largest Ship Yet to German Owners
Ananda Shipyard & Slipways hands over multi-purpose 6,100 dwt vessel to Komrowski Maritim Gmbh. Ananda Shipyard and Slipways Ltd have handed over Enzian, an oceangoing multi-purpose vessel…
Ship Owners in Japan, NE Asia Sign Up with Wilhelmsen Agency
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has reported strong growth in the number of owners in Japan and North East Asia signing up for its Ships' Agency Re-Defined (SARD) offer.
Bergen Group Dreggen Enters Strategic Partnership in Brazil
Bergen Group Dreggen has signed an agreement with the Brazilian industrial player Koch Metalúrgica with regard to strategic cooperation involving development and…
Drew Michel Inducted into ADCI Diving Hall of Fame
Washington, D.C. – The Marine Technology Society (MTS) announced the induction of President‐Elect Drew Michel into the Association of Diving Contractors International…
Hatteland Display Appoints Sales Agent in China
Hatteland Display (HD) has appointed Alphatron Trading (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd. as its sales agent in China. The company will act as the support office for customers in China…
Senator Landrieu to Keynote Conference on the Deepwater Horizon Lessons
New Orleans, - Observing the second anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon accident off the Gulf Coast, Senator Mary Landrieu will be the keynote speaker at the North…
Wilton Engineering Secures North Sea Project With Subsea 7
Wilton Engineering Services (WESL) Limited – the international design, engineering and fabrication business – has secured a multi-million pound contract with Subsea 7. Wilton Engineering, a Wilton Group company, will construct support clamps for work on DONG Energy’s SIRI Caisson Support Project in the Danish sector of the North Sea. Subsea 7 announced last year that it had won an offshore engineering and construction frame agreement with DONG Energy in support of the project.
Jaya Welcomes New President to Offshore Division
Max Hartvigsen has been appointed by Jaya Holdings Ltd. as the organization’s new President of the Offshore Division, effective immediately. Max will report directly…
Faststream Opens New Perth Office
International maritime, oil & gas and mining industry recruiter Faststream opened its new Australian office in Perth today. The office will focus on filling positions for shipping companies…
ETC Offers ECDIS Training Through Local Partners
Hamburg, Germany - ETC, the MSG Marine Serve GmbH operated ‘ECDIS Training Consortium,’ offers ECDIS type-specific training through local partners in order to provide a cost effective solution to its clients. The ECDIS training course ware, ECDIS training systems and approved Train-the-Trainer courses established by MSG are provided to the training partners, who are then supported with 24/7 certificate authentication and trainee database services for reference by them…
Celebrating the Bravery of the Titanic’s Engineering Staff
With the centenary of the tragic sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912 only days away, much information is being made available from many sources, and film and…