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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
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News

Russian Northern Sea Route Critical to Development of Yamal Megaproject [REPORT]

MOSCOW (Dow Jones)–Russian independent natural gas producer OAO Novatek (NVTK.RS) shipped nine cargos or more than 600,000 metric tons of stable gas

March 7, 2012
Total Views: 69

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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Engineering News

Brazilian Shipbuilder Plagued by Strikes and Financial Issues Requests Help from Samsung Heavy

SEOUL (Dow Jones)–Samsung Heavy Industries Co. (010140.SE), the world’s second-largest shipbuilder by sales, said Wednesday it is considering a

March 6, 2012
Total Views: 50

Italian Shipowner and Chief Engineer Charged in “Magic Pipe” Case
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Italian Shipowner and Chief Engineer Charged in “Magic Pipe” Case

Italian-based shipping company Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping Company S.P.A., owner and operator of the M/V Bottiglieri Challenger, and Vito La Forgia, the

March 6, 2012
Total Views: 70

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News

Saudi Aramco Announces Deepwater Drilling Ambitions in the Red Sea

HOUSTON (Dow Jones)–Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer, plans to drill its first deepwater exploratory well in the Red Sea by year-end,

March 6, 2012
Total Views: 41

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Blog

The Shipping Industry Innovates with New Fuels, New Engines, and New Designs

– Tom Boardley, Marine Director, Lloyd’s Register Future technology and innovation is needed in shipping as emission regulations and fuel prices

March 6, 2012
Total Views: 76

Fugro Wins Seismic Survey Contracts in East Africa and North Sea
Offshore

Fugro Wins Seismic Survey Contracts in East Africa and North Sea

Fugro Geoteam, the marine seismic data acquisition arm Fugro, has been awarded contracts with four major international oil companies for 3D and 4D seismic

March 6, 2012
Total Views: 166

Monday, March 5, 2012
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News

Maersk Line CEO: “The Shipping Market Isn’t Sustainable”

LONDON (Dow Jones)–Danish oil and shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S (MAERSK-B.KO) expects growth on its Asia-Europe container trade route to

March 5, 2012
Total Views: 58

Detained Car Carrier Cleared to Depart Portland
USCG

Detained Car Carrier Cleared to Depart Portland

The 648-foot car carrier that was detained by USCG officials after losing power near the mouth of the Columbia River last week has been released. The U.S.

March 5, 2012
Total Views: 26

Pirates Hijack Chemical Tanker off Oman
Piracy

Pirates Hijack Chemical Tanker off Oman

Nato officials have confirmed that the chemical tanker M/V Royal Grace has been hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of Oman. Reports first surfaced Friday

March 5, 2012
Total Views: 37

Captain Dies after Greek Tanker Sinks Near Athens
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Captain Dies after Greek Tanker Sinks Near Athens

The 48-year-old captain of a Greek-flagged refuelling tanker has died after his ship sank off the west coast of Athens on Monday, according to a Reuters report

March 5, 2012
Total Views: 34

WOC – We need your help in tracking marine debris from Japan’s tsunami
Blog

WOC – We need your help in tracking marine debris from Japan’s tsunami

The World Ocean Council (WOC) is reaching out to the maritime community and vessels transiting between Japan and North America for information and observations

March 5, 2012
Total Views: 45

Floating on Air – DK Group Receives First Order for Air Cavity System
Engineering News

Floating on Air – DK Group Receives First Order for Air Cavity System

DK Group says it has received an order to install its patented Air Cavity System (ACS) technology on a 12,580 deadweight tonne (DWT) multi purpose vessel owned

March 5, 2012
Total Views: 428

Glencore CEO Hits the Road to Court Xstrata Shareholders
Finance

Glencore CEO Hits the Road to Court Xstrata Shareholders

LONDON (Dow Jones)–The chief executive of commodity giant Glencore International PLC (GLEN.LN) said the share swap ratio in its proposed merger of equals

March 5, 2012
Total Views: 85

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News

Rolls-Royce Recruits Technology Experts from Wärtsilä and Saab

In a move that strengthens its Marine Engineering and Technology team, Rolls-Royce has recruited Oskar Levander from Wärtsilä and Peter Michael

March 5, 2012
Total Views: 32

News

Wilhelmsen Ships Service Appoints Ops Manager for Asia Pacific, Brendon Hawley

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has appointed a new Regional Operations Manager for Asia Pacific. Brendon Hawley will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia and will

March 5, 2012
Total Views: 56

Sunday, March 4, 2012
Press Releases

Furuno’s NavNet TZtouch Comes To The Ipad

FURUNO  is once again setting a new benchmark for innovation in integrated marine electronics, with the introduction of NavNet TZtouch™. This new

March 4, 2012
Total Views: 159

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News

EMAS Wins $55 Million Subsea Installation Contract at Statoil’s Fram Field

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–Ezra Holdings Ltd. (5DN.SG) said Monday its subsea construction division, EMAS AMC, has won a contract from Statoil (STL.OS) worth

March 4, 2012
Total Views: 33

MSRC Completes Gulf of Mexico Expansion
Offshore

MSRC Completes Gulf of Mexico Expansion

The Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) says it has completed its Gulf of Mexico expansion program, known as Deep Blue, and is now fully prepared to

March 4, 2012
Total Views: 122

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News

Bulk Carrier Star Polaris Sustains Hull Damage in Turkish Port

(Dow Jones) Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) said one of its ships suffered hull damage entering a Turkish port, forcing the company to declare the vessel

March 4, 2012
Total Views: 126

Saturday, March 3, 2012
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Finance

Neptune Orient Lines Gains Nearly 10 Percent, Singapore Economic Outlook Improves

SINGAPORE -(Dow Jones)- Singapore shares ended higher Friday, led by gains in cyclical stocks as investors’ optimism over the global economy got a shot

March 3, 2012
Total Views: 30