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Friday, February 11, 2011
Tate Of The Coast Guard Address
News

Admiral Papp Delivers State of the US Coast Guard Address

“So, what is the state of the Coast Guard today? Well, I can report that we’re ready to meet mission demands, but we’re facing some real

February 11, 2011
Total Views: 35

Thursday, February 10, 2011
DHS and the Department of State Establish Annotated B-1 Visa for Foreign Maritime Workers Applying for the TWIC
Defense

DHS and the Department of State Establish Annotated B-1 Visa for Foreign Maritime Workers Applying for the TWIC

WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of State (DOS) yesterday announced the creation of an annotated version of the B-1

February 10, 2011
Total Views: 55

Coast Guard Commandant delivers State of the Coast Guard Address
Defense

Coast Guard Commandant delivers State of the Coast Guard Address

WASHINGTON — U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp delivered his first State of the Coast Guard address at Joint Base Bolling-Anacostia in

February 10, 2011
Total Views: 44

News

Rising Oil Prices Predicted as U.S. Congress Debates Energy Policy

WASHINGTON–Gas prices in the U.S. could rise to an average of $3.30 per gallon in 2012, the top official at the U.S. Energy Information Administration

February 10, 2011
Total Views: 19

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US Will Target Four Sites For Offshore Wind Leases By 2012

WASHINGTON – Wind energy projects off the coasts of four U.S. states will be fast-tracked for approval, top Obama administration officials said this

February 10, 2011
Total Views: 27

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Oil-Drilling Boom Under Way

Oil-drilling activity in the U.S. has accelerated to a pace not seen in a generation as energy companies, oilfield contractors and landowners rush to exploit

February 10, 2011
Total Views: 49

Wärtsilä appoints new President and CEO
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Wärtsilä appoints new President and CEO

Wärtsiläs Board of Directors has appointed Mr Bjorn Rosengren M.Sc. (Tech.) as the new President and CEO of Wärtsilä Corporation. He will assume the

February 10, 2011
Total Views: 85

News

Mr. Torben Skaanild appointed Chairman of the Executive Board of the World Maritime University

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the World Maritime University (WMU) have announced the appointment of Mr. Torben Skaanild (pictured) as new

February 10, 2011
Total Views: 64

Engineering News

Keppel wins US$440 million twin jackup rig contract from Ensco

Innovative KFELS Super A Class design gains traction in high-specification rig market Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has secured a contract to build two

February 10, 2011
Total Views: 47

INTERTANKO issues statement on hijacking M/V Irene SL
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INTERTANKO issues statement on hijacking M/V Irene SL

Editors Note: The following statement was made by INTERTANKO’s Managing Director, Joe Angelo in response to the hijacking of the VLCC Irene SL, with

February 10, 2011
Total Views: 63

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Offshore

CEO Clarifies His Motives – ENSCO Purchased Pride For Its ‘Employees & Customers, Not Rigs’

HOUSTON-(Dow Jones)- London drilling company Ensco PLC (ESV) is buying rival Pride International Inc. (PDE) rather than ordering its own new drilling rigs in

February 10, 2011
Total Views: 61

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Offshore

Offshore Drillers Rise In Wake Of Ensco Buyout Of Pride

Shares of offshore drillers Atwood Oceanics Inc. (ATW) and Rowan Cos Inc. (RDC), among others, jumped as Ensco PLC’s (ESV) $7.3 billion deal for Pride

February 10, 2011
Total Views: 38

Container Traffic Severely Disrupts French Ports
Ports

Container Traffic Severely Disrupts French Ports

PARIS (Dow Jones)–The flow of containers has been severely disrupted at most French sea ports as workers strike over a number of issues including pension

February 10, 2011
Total Views: 39

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
News

Maersk teams with Hapag to enhance U.S, Mediterranean services

Mearsk has announceed that it will enter into a slot swap agreement with Hapag Lloyd between their Mediterranean Gulf Express (MGX) service and Maersk’s

February 9, 2011
Total Views: 48

HHI first shipyard to reach 1,700 ship milestone
Engineering News

HHI first shipyard to reach 1,700 ship milestone

On January 31, Hyundai Heavy Industries became the world’s first shipbuilder to deliver its 1,700th ship. The company achieved this milestone record in

February 9, 2011
Total Views: 73

Noumea operator orders second ferry with Austal
Engineering News

Noumea operator orders second ferry with Austal

Tourism operator, Mary D Enterprises, has selected Austal to design and construct a 35 metre high speed monohull passenger ferry, heralding the second

February 9, 2011
Total Views: 102

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
Total Views: 26

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: 45

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
Total Views: 39

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: 58