Loss of MH370: Inmarsat Offer Free Global Tracking
In advance of the conference on aircraft tracking currently being hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Inmarsat has confirmed…
USS Stout Maintenance Contract for BAE Systems
US Department of Defence informs it has awarded a Navy SRA contract modification to BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Virginia, for the planned maintenance of USS Stout (DDG 55).
Offshore Surveyor Training: Kongsberg's New Workboat
Kongsberg Maritime says it has introduced a series of new on-water training courses for offshore surveyors and survey engineers following the launch of its own chartered vessel, 'True North'.
Ship Detention Master Class by ISS Port Manager
Harry Corkerry, Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) Port Manager at Tilbury, UK, delivers a master class in handling a detained ship - a situation encountered by most agents at some point.
ECDIS Basics: New Book Published
Geomares Publishing has introduced a new training book ECDIS Basics, written by Professor Ralph Becker-Heins, which aims to give practical hands-on knowledge to…
Cal Dive Shaves Loss in Q1 2014
Houston's Cal Dive International, Inc. has reported a first quarter 2014 loss of $13.1 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, on revenues of $119.1 million. This compares to a loss of $17.7 million…
Port of Hueneme Takes 'Look South Initiative'
Port of Hueneme, California, informs that a trade delegation is on its way to Latin America, with visits to Peru, Ecuador, and Chile. The Port explains that its…
Cruise Ship Tragic Lifeboat Accident: Investigation Report
Transport Malta Marine Safety Unit has released its report on last year's 'MV Thomson Majesty' lifeboat exercise boat fall that killed 5 crew members and injured 3 others.
New York Atlantic Rower Reaches Mid Point
Victor Mooney, 48, of Queens, in a 24ft Brazilian custom made ocean rowboat, 'Spirit of Malabo', reports that in his fourth bid for a transatlantic crossing and furthest so far…
At Least 40 Die After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Libya
At least 40 people died and 51 were rescued after a boat carrying migrants sank off Libya's coast east of Tripoli, Rami Kaal, a spokesman for the Libyan ministry of interior said on Sunday.
Gulf Craft to Invest, Join Dubai Maritime Council
Dubai Maritime City (DMC) informs that superyacht builders, Gulf Craft, is to invest in Dubai Maritime City and is to join the Dubai Council for Marine and Maritime Industries.
Bangladesh's 2nd International exhibition on Maritime, Port, Shipping, Marine
The forthcoming Bangladesh's 2nd International exhibition on MPS Expo 2014 (Maritime, Port, Shipping) is the largest commercial marine trade show on the South East Asian countries…
Manitex International, Inc. Announce Q1 2014 Results
Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX), a leading international provider of cranes and specialized material and container handling equipment reported an increase…
Coast Guard Medevacs from Two Carnival Cruise Ships
A Coast Guard helicopter airlifted a 25-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman from the 'Carnival Splendor', and the same day lifted a 36-year-old passenger from the 'Carnival Dream'.
Transas will equip 2 tankers for Palmali Shipping
Transas Group and Armada Shipyard (Turkey) have signed a contract for installation of navigation and communication equipment on the two tankers built for the Palmali Shipping…
Kuwait Says To Sign $12bn LNG Supply Deal With Shell
Kuwait's state oil group said on Sunday it would sign a six-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal with Royal Dutch Shell estimated at $12 billion as the major…
Omani Power Firms Set To Double Profits After Share Offer
Oman's Al Batinah Power Co and Al Suwadi Power Co, which launched twin initial public share offers on Sunday and are owned by the same consortium, will double their…
German Utilities Want Public Body To Shut Nuclear Plants
German utilities are in talks with the government about handing over responsibility for decommissioning the country's nuclear power plants to a public foundation…
Iranian President Calls For More Open, Better-Informed Nuclear Debate
President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday he wanted Iran to do a better job of explaining its nuclear programme to prevent "evil-minded" people misleading world opinion…
East Ukraine Referendum Raises Fears Of Dismemberment
Rebels pressed ahead with a referendum on self-rule in east Ukraine on Sunday and fighting flared anew in a conflict that has raised fears of civil war and pitched Russia and…
