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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
News

BIMCO provides update on situation in Egypt

The following update was issued today, February 9, by BIMCO: General advice Operations can in most cases continue, but be aware of potential disruptions due to

February 9, 2011
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Ulstein’s medium-sized platform supply newbuilds
Engineering News

Ulstein’s medium-sized platform supply newbuilds

Ulstein Verft announced earlier this week two medium-sized platform supply vessels of Ulstein´s PX121 design for a newly established company in Ulstein

February 9, 2011
Total Views: 40

Engineering News

ABB to provide energy-efficient propulsion, electrical systems for two next-gernaation cruise ships

Zurich, Switzerland – ABB has been awarded an order to provide power and propulsion systems for two next-generation cruise ships to be built by Meyer

February 9, 2011
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Globe Wireless founder returns as CEO
News

Globe Wireless founder returns as CEO

Globe Wireless today announced that Mr. Kenneth E. Jones, founder and Chairman of Globe Wireless, has returned to the daily leadership of the company. Mr.

February 8, 2011
Total Views: 54

Transpetro opens 342 positions for Brazil’s Merchant Marine officers
News

Transpetro opens 342 positions for Brazil’s Merchant Marine officers

Monday, Transpetro, Petrobras’ subsidiary for transportation logistics, called for the immediate admission of 342 officers of the Merchant Marine to man

February 8, 2011
Total Views: 214

Suez Canal workers go on strike
News

Suez Canal workers go on strike

According to Ahram Online, over 6,000 Suez Canal Company workers from the cities of Suez and Ismailia began an open-ended sit in today in front of the

February 8, 2011
Total Views: 61

Tanker hijacked off Yemen
Defense

Tanker hijacked off Yemen

EUNAVFOR has reported that in the early hours of 8 February, the Oil Tanker MV SAVINA CAYLYN was pirated approximately 670 nautical miles East of Socotra

February 8, 2011
Total Views: 48

Monday, February 7, 2011
Dockwise Selects Hyundai as Yard for new “Type 0” Super Vessel
Engineering News

Dockwise Selects Hyundai as Yard for new “Type 0” Super Vessel

Breda, The Netherlands Following the Board’s decision, announced in November 2010, to commission a new build vessel to service the emerging market for

February 7, 2011
Total Views: 51

Ensco to Acquire Pride International
News

Ensco to Acquire Pride International

LONDON & HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ensco plc (NYSE: ESV) and Pride International, Inc. (NYSE: PDE) jointly announced today that they have

February 7, 2011
Total Views: 54

Saturday, February 5, 2011
Royal Navy Somalia
Maritime Security

Disturbing Anti-Piracy Tactics Revealed By WikiLeaks- Human Bait

gCaptain forum member SaltAir brings us this interesting WikiLeaks related news from the UK: British special forces veterans are in particular demand as ship

February 5, 2011
Total Views: 63

Friday, February 4, 2011
Rolls-Royce wins contract to power fuel efficient ferries
Engineering News

Rolls-Royce wins contract to power fuel efficient ferries

Rolls-Royce has signed a £20 million contract to supply engines and propulsion equipment for four gas-fueled ferries to be built for the Norwegian operator

February 4, 2011
Total Views: 116

Whale Wars: The saga continues…
Blog

Whale Wars: The saga continues…

Here we go again… Reports are coming in from both sides about an incident that occurred earlier today in the Southern Ocean between – wait for it

February 4, 2011
Total Views: 196

bimco
Maritime Security

BIMCO Seafarer Execution By Somali Pirates

BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and the International Transport Workers’ Federation have issued a joint statement

February 4, 2011
Total Views: 40

Thursday, February 3, 2011
Aker awarded subsea cable installation contract in Barents Sea
News

Aker awarded subsea cable installation contract in Barents Sea

ABB has awarded Aker Solutions’ wholly-owned subsidiary Aker Marine Contractors the contract to install its subsea power cable for the Goliat field in

February 3, 2011
Total Views: 107

USMMA Training Ship
Uncategorized

Upgrades Seen As The Key To USMMA’s Growth

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, N.Y., continues training and educating an increasing number of future professional mariners despite an

February 3, 2011
Total Views: 24

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Marathon Oil sets $5.267 billion capital, investment and exploration budget
News

Marathon Oil sets $5.267 billion capital, investment and exploration budget

HOUSTON, Feb. 2, 2011 – Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) announced today a $5.267 billion capital, investment and exploration budget for 2011,

February 2, 2011
Total Views: 31

Technip and DSME awarded Floating LNG Project for PETRONAS
Engineering News

Technip and DSME awarded Floating LNG Project for PETRONAS

Technip, in a consortium with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (DSME), has been awarded by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)and MISC

February 2, 2011
Total Views: 42

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
McDermott Awarded Fabrication of “Alen” Project for Gas-Condensate Field Development Offshore West Africa
News

McDermott Awarded Fabrication of “Alen” Project for Gas-Condensate Field Development Offshore West Africa

HOUSTON, Feb 01, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — McDermott International, Inc. announced today that one of its subsidiaries was awarded a contract to fabricate a

February 1, 2011
Total Views: 23

Wilhelmsen closes Nalfleet deal
News

Wilhelmsen closes Nalfleet deal

Wilhelmsen Ships Service reports that it has finalised its agreement with Nalco to buy Nalfleet, a sales and technical service organisation specialising in

February 1, 2011
Total Views: 71

NASSCO continues environmental initiatives to create a sustainable future
News

NASSCO continues environmental initiatives to create a sustainable future

Environmental Efforts Continue Commitment to Protecting Natural Resources February 1, 2011 – SAN DIEGO – General Dynamics NASSCO continued its

February 1, 2011
Total Views: 36