Spanish Cluster Recognizes DNV GL’s Maritime Academy
DNV GL’s Maritime Academy has been recognized for its training program by the Spanish Maritime Cluster. DNV GL received the “Impulso a la Formación” award, in recognition of the Maritime Academy’s efforts in the Maritime Training Sector in Spain. The award is under the patronage of King Felipe VI and honours initiatives that improve training programs and promote the development of new opportunities for professionals in the Spanish maritime sector.
Polarcus Appoints Starr as Next CEO
Rod Starr will succeed Rolf Ronningen as Polarcus' next chief executive officer. Following a comprehensive selection process, Polarcus Limited’s board of directors has chosen Rod Starr to succeed Rolf Ronningen as chief executive officer. Ronningen, who informed the board of his planned retirement in 2014, will continue as CEO until Rod takes up his appointment, expected early Q1 2015. Starr joins Polarcus from TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company.
Onex Buys Safety Fim Survitec
Onex buys Survitec from Warburg Pincus for 450 mln stg. Canadian private equity firm Onex has bought UK safety and survival equipment maker Survitec from Warburg…
Gas Tanker Reportedly Aground off Nigeria
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker has run aground off Nigeria after taking on a cargo at the country's Bonny Island export plant, two trading sources said. The 165…
Canada Responds to Union Allegations
Ministers Raitt and Fast Appalled by Offensive Allegation from Seafarers International Union of Canada. “We join Prime Minister Harper in expressing our anger and…
Star Bulk's PO to Finance New Builds
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announced today that it plans to make an underwritten public offering of its common stock. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from…
USCG Rescue Woman Near Tongass Narrows, Alaska
The Coast Guard assisted a 26-year-old woman from Metlakatla, Alaska, who was reported to have fallen out of her canoe and swam to shore near Tongass Narrows, Sunday.
Panama Canal Inks Deal with Lake Charles Port
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) signed a cooperation agreement with the Port of Lake Charles in Louisiana earlier this week, which aims to attract new customers…
Tug Collides with Listing Hoegh Osaka
UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) informed today that one of the two tugs attached to Hoegh Osaka moved from her position on Saturday afternoon and collided with the listing car carrier.
USS Kauffman Deploys for the Last Time
The guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59), departed Naval Station Norfolk today for the ship's final deployment and will operate in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility.
Increasing Maritime Piracy in Southeast Asia
Does piracy off the coast of South-East Asia pose a threat? The answer is yes. Shipping lanes in Southeast Asia, one of the world’s busiest trade routes, have been…
Cochin Shipyard Mulls to Build LNG and High-Speed Ships
Indian state owned Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) is in talks with global players to join hands for a bid for the GAIL contract for LNG contained vessels. It also in…
Nigerian Navy Arrests 84 Vessels for Maritime Offences
About 84 vessels have been arrested by the Nigerian Navy within maritime domain of the nation for committing various illegal activities during 2014, says Nigerian Navy source.
Japan to Resume Maritime Talks with China in Tokyo
China and Japan have agreed to hold a meeting in Tokyo next Monday to discuss the development of a maritime crisis management mechanism according to Japanese defense sources.
Indonesian Ships Retrieves AirAsia Black Box
Indonesia's Directorate General of Marine Transport says the black box of the doomed AirAsia flight QZ 8501 has been found. A team of Indonesian navy divers on Monday…
Supertankers Buying Spree to Beat Oil Glut
Some of the world’s largest oil traders are reportedly hiring supertankers in a possible attempt to stockpile oil supplies following the plunge in world prices.
ExxonMobil to Invest $25b in Canadian LNG Export
U.S. energy giant Exxon Mobil Corp could spend up to $25 billion on a British Columbia LNG terminal project to export liquefied natural gas. Exxon counts on its…
Africa to Roll out Three Floating LNG Projects
Africa has planned three floating LNG export projects - Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Mozambique. According to local media reports, the African nations are launching…
Sweden Admits Second Submarine Hunt near Stockholm
Sweden military has confirmed it held a second “secret” search operation for a foreign submarine in its waters back in October for a suspected underwater intruder in the Stockholm archipelago.
RTC, OTC Begin Female Haircut Program
In an effort to standardize training and education across the military services, Recruit Training Command (RTC) and Officer Training Command (OTC) will run a pilot program…
