Brent Climbs Toward $115 on Iraq Crisis
Brent crude climbed to a nine-month high near $115 a barrel on Friday, as supply disruption fears took centre stage after the United States threatened military action…
Russia's Latest Nuclear Submarine on Sea Trials
The Russia strategic nuclear-powered submarine 'Vladimir Monomakh' has left the Sevmash shipyard to start sea trials in the White Sea, reports the Barents Observer.
Loss of Tall Ship 'Bounty': Coast Guard Release Findings
The U.S. Coast Guard informs it has released its report of investigation of the October 2012 sinking of the tall ship 'Bounty', during which one crewmember died…
Aker Solutions Appoints Head of Industry & Investor Relations
Aker Solutions says it has recruited David Phillips from HSBC Global Equity Research as head of industry and investor relations. He will start on June 17, 2014.
Wärtsilä Wins Floatel Equipment Contract
Wärtsilä informs that a new semi-submersible accommodation and construction vessel (floatel) being built for Floatel International AB, the Swedish offshore floatel owner and operator…
Foster Wheeler Files Definitive Proxy Materials For EGM
Foster Wheeler AG announced today that it has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) definitive proxy materials in connection with its Extraordinary…
Reclamation Of Ayer Chawan Basin, Jurong Port
During the period of reclamation of Ayer Chawan Basin, Jurong Island, Singapore –which has now been extended and will be conducted from 15 June to 14 December –bulk carriers…
U.S. EPA Chief: Carbon Rules To Lower Consumer Bills
Environmental Protection Agency chief Gina McCarthy said on Thursday that newly proposed rules to slash carbon emissions from U.S. power plants will cut electricity…
German Shipbuilder FSG Launch Second Seismic Vessel
Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) says it has launched a second offshore seismic survey ship 'Amazon Warrior' for owners WesternGeco. FSG explains that the…
IEnova's Proposed Wind Park To Export Power To U.S.
Mexico's IEnova , a unit of U.S. energy company Sempra Energy, said on Thursday it had signed a $270 million financing deal to complete the first phase of a new…
Coast Guard MSU Savannah Change of Command
Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Savannah informs it has held a change of command ceremony to formally recognize transfer of command of the unit from Cmdr. Joseph Loring to Cmdr. Amy Beach. Cmdr.
EU Air Pollution Laws to Align with MARPOL Vl: Legal Briefing
The UK P&I Club has issued a 'Legal Briefing' to share its legal expertise and experience on the stricter air pollution regulations that are on the horizon. By 18th…
Transocean's Latest Fleet Update Summary
Transocean Ltd. has issued a monthly Fleet Update Summary which includes new contracts, significant changes to existing contracts, and changes in estimated planned…
Leighton Holdings Announces Appointment Of MDs
Leighton Holdings announced the appointment of Four Managing Directors. Construction will be led by David Jurd, who is currently the Executive General Manager of…
Lauritzen & Namura Sign Newbuilding Contract
Lauritzen Bulkers and Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan have signed contracts for building at Hakodate of two bulk carriers at a signing ceremony in Copenhagen on 10 June 2014.
Tropical Storm Expected To Hit Omani Coast
Adverse weather from 15 to 17 June may affect cargo operations & marine movements of Port Sultan Qaboos, as a result of a tropical storm expected to hit the Omani coast on Sunday (15 June).
Wood Group Forms Joint Venture With ABT Oil & Gas
Wood Group PSN (WGPSN) announced that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with ABT Oil and Gas Ltd (“ABTOG”) to create a 50/50 jointly controlled entity.
Ferry Family Boss Eludes South Korea Manhunt
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South Korea's biggest and most bizarre manhunt, linked to a ferry disaster in which hundreds drowned, has come full circle at the compound of a sect known for its organic ice cream as police on Thursday used earth movers to search for tunnels. Police have raided the grounds of the Evangelical Baptist Church in Anseong, a two-hour drive south of Seoul, twice as they try to flush out church co-founder Yoo Byung-un…
Mitsubishi Mulls Stake in Alstom
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Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is considering taking a direct stake in French engineering group Alstom as part of an offer with Germany's Siemens, two French newspapers said on Thursday. Financial daily Les Echos said Mitsubishi is considering buying part of French Bouygues's 29 percent stake in Alstom and would also buy Alstom's steam turbines while Siemens would take over its gas turbines. At a later stage…
ABB RoboScreens for Royal Caribbean's Quantum Class
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As Royal Caribbean designed its new Quantum Class cruise ships, a key initiative was to enhance onboard entertainment and amenities. Consequently, the Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas ships currently under construction include such “firsts at seas” as a 300ft skydiving simulator, a large sports and recreation complex with bumper cars and a roller rink, and virtual balconies with real-time ocean views on all interior staterooms.