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Thursday, December 19, 2013
Press Releases

Astrium and Inmarsat Sign Strategic Agreement on Global Xpress

Astrium, the world’s second largest space company, and Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services,

December 19, 2013
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Ship Photos of The Day – Loading Iron Ore at Port Hedland, Australia

Ship Photos of The Day – Loading Iron Ore at Port Hedland, Australia

Ships waiting to be loaded with iron ore are seen at the Fortescue loading dock located at Port Hedland, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia December 3,

December 19, 2013
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Monday, December 16, 2013
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MARIN Opens New Bridge Simulator in Houston

On Tuesday December 10th SNAME President Peter Noble and Robert Hanraads from the Nautical Institute jointly opened the new bridge simulator at the MARIN

December 16, 2013
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Sunday, December 15, 2013
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Neste Oil Upgrades Fleet Satellite Comms Suite

New technology and connectivity platform as VSAT contract is extended Oslo – Neste Oil, an oil refining and marketing company has extended its VSAT

December 15, 2013
Total Views: 53

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For all of you who have been asking us for gCaptain hoodies, coffee cups, polos, beanies, or other gCaptain SWAG, we finally have what you’re looking

December 15, 2013
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Friday, December 13, 2013
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BW Offshore: Letter of Intent Signed to Acquire Stake in Polvo Oil Field

BW Offshore announced today a Letter of Intent has been signed to acquire 30% of the Polvo oil field located in the Campos Basin offshore Brazil. The

December 13, 2013
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Hijacked MV Free Goddess to Return to Service
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Hijacked MV Free Goddess to Return to Service

Athens-based drybulk shipper FreeSeas announced Wednesday that the formerly hijacked MV Free Goddess will be returning to service after securing $1.1 million

December 11, 2013
Total Views: 110

GEA Westfalia Separator BallastMaster ultraV Awarded USCG AMS certificate
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GEA Westfalia Separator BallastMaster ultraV Awarded USCG AMS certificate

Via GEA Westfalia PRESS RELEASE – The BallastMaster ultraV developed by GEA Westfalia Separator for ballast water treatment has been awarded the

December 11, 2013
Total Views: 121

Scorpio Bulkers Ups IPO
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Scorpio Bulkers Ups IPO

In an amended filing with the SEC, Scorpio revealed that it is now offering 26,100,000 shares of common stock in its NYSE debut, up from the original

December 11, 2013
Total Views: 26

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Press Releases

ERMA FIRST BWTS Receives AMS Acceptance Letter from USCG

ERMA FIRST S.A. is one of the very few companies in the world to have received an Alternate Management System (AMS) Acceptance letter from U.S.Coast Guard for

December 11, 2013
Total Views: 145

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ClassNK Tanker Expert Appointed Chairman of Tanker Structure Co-operative Forum

Tokyo – The Tanker Structure Co-operative Forum (TSCF) has elected Hayato Suga as its next Chairman at a recent Steering Committee Meeting. Hayato Suga

December 11, 2013
Total Views: 69

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PRONAUTAS Installs Transas Premium Dual ECDIS on Jan De Nul Group vessels

PRONAUTAS and Jan De Nul Group have announced a new partnership to roll out an ECDIS implementation program onboard Jan De Nul vessels. PRONAUTAS will deliver

December 11, 2013
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Oil Majors Team Up to Map New Area of Norwegian Arctic
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Oil Majors Team Up to Map New Area of Norwegian Arctic

A group comprised of 17 oil and gas companies has established a project for joint seismic acquisition in the southeastern Barents

December 10, 2013
Total Views: 30

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ABS to Open Office on Houston’s Energy Corridor

BS made the strategic decision to provide greater access to our offshore clients by locating ABS’ industry-focused resources in a dedicated facility in

December 10, 2013
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Monday, December 9, 2013
Ex-Sea Star President Sentenced to Five Years in Prison Over Price Fixing Conspiracy
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Ex-Sea Star President Sentenced to Five Years in Prison Over Price Fixing Conspiracy

The former president of Sea Star Line LLC was sentenced to serve five years in prison and to pay a $25,000 criminal fine for his participation in a conspiracy

December 9, 2013
Total Views: 46

Friday, December 6, 2013
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Diana Shipping Sentenced to Pay $1.1 Million Fine Over ‘Magic Pipe’ Conviction

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX) said this week that its subsidiary, Diana Shipping Services, has been sentenced to pay a $1.1 million fine and serve 3.5 years

December 6, 2013
Total Views: 159

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Scorpio Bulkers Ends Busy Buying Week With IPO Launch

Newly-established Scorpio Bulkers has announced the commencement of a $150 million initial public offering, ending a busy week that included the purchase of 12

December 6, 2013
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Stephen L. Colby Sinking: Salvage and Cleanup Continue on Upper Mississippi River
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Stephen L. Colby Sinking: Salvage and Cleanup Continue on Upper Mississippi River

Salvage, cleanup and environmental protection efforts continue in response to the sunken towboat Stephen L. Colby on the Mississippi River near LeClaire,

December 4, 2013
Total Views: 241

Introducing: New Green Dolphin 575 Bulk Carrier Concept Design [PHOTOS]
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Introducing: New Green Dolphin 575 Bulk Carrier Concept Design [PHOTOS]

The world's largest ship classification society, DNV GL, and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) have introduced the Green Dolphin 575

December 4, 2013
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
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Scorpio Adds Seven VLCCs to Newbuild Orderbook

NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers (NYSE: STNG) announced Tuesday that it has entered into agreements for the construction of seven VLCC newbuilds, marking the

December 3, 2013
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