MARAD Announces $9.46 Million Shipyard Grant
The U.S. Department of Transportationās Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $9.46 million to help improve 12 shipyards in 10 states. The grants, provided through the Small Shipyard Grant Program, foster efficiency and modernizations that allow shipyards to compete more effectively in the global marketplace. Acting Maritime Administrator Paul āChipā Jaenichen made the announcement at Jeffboat, LLC, one of the grant recipients, located in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Plans Well Advanced for IMCA Annual Seminar
āAddressing the Challenges of New Frontiersā is the topical theme for the International Marine Contractors Associationās (IMCA) Annual Seminar being held in Singapore November 6-7, 2013.
Fugro Chance Completes Acoustic Metrology
Fugro Chance Inc. recently performed non-typical acoustic metrologies on four proposed jumpers in the Gulf of Mexico. By industry standards the measurements wereā¦
Shipping Firms to Pay $10.4 Million in Pollution Penalties
Two shipping firms based in Germany and Cyprus were sentenced today in federal court in Newark, N.J., to pay a $10.4 million penalty for felony obstruction of justiceā¦
Reederei Claus-Peter Offen Installs New GL RSCS Notation
Reederei Claus-Peter Offen has implemented Germanischer Lloyd's (GL) Route Specific Container Stowage (RSCS) notation on the first of its vessels. This begins a roll out of the system which will initially cover a dozen ships of its fleet. The newly introduced class notation, the first of its kind, allows operators to load more containers on deck, accelerate cargo operations in ports and maintain a higher degree of loading flexibility, while at the same time maintaining required safety levels.
Five Rescued from Casized Dinghy in Teifi Estuary
Two adults and three children have been rescued from the water after their dinghy capsized off Gwbert. Milford Haven Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) received a 999 call just after 11 a.m.
Several Appointments Made Throughout SPEX Group
SPEX Group, an Aberdeen-headquartered provider of innovative technology solutions and services to the global oil and gas industry, has strengthened its management team with a round of key appointments. Sylvia Halkerston joins the SPEX board of directors, following a career spanning 35 years in human resource management in both the public and private sectors. The company has also boosted its HR and communication teamsā¦
Harris CapRock Contracts 1°West Capacity
Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) has announced the signing and renewal of multiple agreements with Harris CapRock, a provider of communications to remote and harsh environmentsā¦
Konecranes Vows to Improve Efficiency, Reduce Costs
As preliminarily communicated in the stock exchange release on June 19, 2013, Konecranesā profitability development has been unsatisfactory amid the current challenging business environmentā¦
New Insurance Product Attracts Quality Crew
In the superyacht industry, it is particularly well understood that good relationships between owners and their crew have a direct impact on how well yachts are run, and the quality and consistency of the charter service offered. An important new insurance product, Crewsure Marine, which assists owners and managers in protecting the health and wellbeing of their crews and so meets forthcoming legalā¦
GL Renewables Certification Contracted by AMSC
GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) was chosen by AMSC to conduct the A-Design Assessment of its 5.5MW full conversion offshore wind turbine (WT5000FC). The A-Designā¦
Libyan Port's Oil Exports Halted by Protesters
Protesters demanding jobs closed off the eastern Libyan port of Zueitina for a sixth day, extending a halt in oil exports, according to a senior oil industry source and to one of the demonstratorsā¦
Fincantieri Half-year 2013 Growth Due to Vard Acquisition
The Finacantieri Group reports being in a phase of strong growth thanks to the acquisition of Vard, & triples its first-half 2013 operating result compared to last year. The first half of 2013 reports an EBIT of euro 101 million (euro 34 million at 30.06.2012), an EBITDA of euro 137 million (euro 68 million at 30.06.2012) and revenues of euro 1,934 million (euro 1,233 million at 30.06.2012). Theseā¦
Former IMO Sec-Gen Emeritus Passes Away Aged 93
IMO Secretary-General Emeritus Dr. C.P. Srivastava, KCMG, Secretary-General Emeritus of the International Maritme Organization (IMO), has died in Italy, aged 93. IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu expressed his sincere condolences to the Indian Government and Dr. C.P. Srivastavaās remaining family, and also the condolences of the entire IMO membership and staff. āIt is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Dr. C.P.
GPC Awarded Navy Spill Response Program Contract
GPC, Joint Venture, Irvine, Calif., is being awarded a maximum value $250,000,000 Department of Defense contract for services to manage, maintain and operate theā¦
Ingalls Shipbuilding Helps in Local Red Cross Makeover
Volunteers from Huntington Ingalls Industries' Ingalls Shipbuilding division recently helped freshen up the grounds and interior of the American Red Cross' Pascagoula office. Participants in Ingalls' Legacy Builders Executive Mentoring Program dedicated two weekends in June to the community project. Working both indoors and out, Ingalls' Legacy Builders landscaped and performed ground maintenance in addition to updating the office with shelvingā¦
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