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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Award Grants for Clean Technologies.
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Award Grants for Clean Technologies.

WWL opens 2011 application period for Orcelle Grants to support clean-tech entrepreneurs. 02.02.2011– Oslo, Norway Today, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

February 2, 2011
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
John Deere to display new marine engine at 2011 Miami International Boat Show
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John Deere to display new marine engine at 2011 Miami International Boat Show

MIAMI, Florida (February 1, 2011) – John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) is pleased to announce its newest marine engine will be on display at the 2011 Miami

February 1, 2011
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McDermott Awarded Fabrication of “Alen” Project for Gas-Condensate Field Development Offshore West Africa
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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
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Wilhelmsen closes Nalfleet deal
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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
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NASSCO continues environmental initiatives to create a sustainable future
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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
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VT Halter Marine Lays Keel for T-AGS 60 Class Oceanographic Survey Ship for U.S. Navy

VT Halter Marine, Inc. (VT Halter Marine), a subsidiary of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today held a keel laying ceremony for T-AGS 66 USNS Maury, which is

February 1, 2011
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U.S. Maritime Industry Announces Second Annual Congressional “Sail-In”– May 4, 2011
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U.S. Maritime Industry Announces Second Annual Congressional “Sail-In”– May 4, 2011

The U.S. Maritime Coalition has announced that this year’s Congressional “Sail-In” will take place on Capitol Hill on May 4, 2011. The

February 1, 2011
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BP Joins Gulf of Mexico Marine Well Containment Company
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BP Joins Gulf of Mexico Marine Well Containment Company

HOUSTON – BP announced today that it has joined Chevron, ConocoPhillips ExxonMobil and Shell as a member of the Marine Well Containment Company LLC

February 1, 2011
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Liberian-flag fleet reaches 3,500
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Liberian-flag fleet reaches 3,500

The Liberian-flag fleet posted record growth figures in 2010 and has now doubled in size in the ten years since the management of the Liberian Registry was

February 1, 2011
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Northrop Grumman Celebrates 125 Years of Shipbuilding Excellence in Newport News
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Northrop Grumman Celebrates 125 Years of Shipbuilding Excellence in Newport News

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE:NOC) Shipbuilding sector in Newport News, Va., will kick

January 28, 2011
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First Kongsberg Maritime K-Chief 600 equipped vessel delivered to Owner
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First Kongsberg Maritime K-Chief 600 equipped vessel delivered to Owner

The first vessel to sail with Kongsberg Maritime’s sophisticated new K-Chief 600 marine automation system was delivered to its owner on 10th January

January 28, 2011
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Tanker AB9 Sinks in Singapore Strait
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Tanker AB9 Sinks in Singapore Strait

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) reports that the Singapore-registered asphalt tanker, “AB9” sank at approximately 1510hrs on 27

January 28, 2011
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Wartsila’s Chief Executive Officer, Ole Johansson, to retire in June
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Wartsila’s Chief Executive Officer, Ole Johansson, to retire in June

Since 13 September 2000, Ole Johansson has served as President and CEO of Wärtsilä Corporation, one of the most highly respected marine engine

January 28, 2011
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ABS Nautical Systems announces record growth in 2010
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ABS Nautical Systems announces record growth in 2010

Houston, Texas – ABS Nautical Systems this week announced another year of record growth in 2010, signing 83 new clients with a combined total of 1053

January 28, 2011
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Austal Splashes a Big Cat – High Speed Ferry Leonora Christina
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Austal Splashes a Big Cat – High Speed Ferry Leonora Christina

Austal’s shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia, launched the Leonora Christina today, their largest catamaran built to date.  This ship will ferry

January 28, 2011
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Austal Launches Its Largest Catamaran
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Austal Launches Its Largest Catamaran

Placing a coin at the foot of the mast of a newly constructed ship is an ancient maritime tradition which is believed to bring good luck to the vessel

January 28, 2011
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Worldwide Threat to Shipping Update, week of 20 January 2011
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Worldwide Threat to Shipping Update, week of 20 January 2011

Summary of worldwide maritime crime developments and incidents, courtesy of the Office of Naval Intelligence Maritime OPINTEL Report, 27 January 2011. A.

January 27, 2011
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Top U.S. Navy Officer says new, more intense, techniques need to fight piracy off Somalia
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Top U.S. Navy Officer says new, more intense, techniques need to fight piracy off Somalia

By Cheryl Pellerin, American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (NNS) — Pirates off the coast of Somalia are using bigger vessels to extend their criminal

January 27, 2011
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Maersk joins UN disaster relief team
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Maersk joins UN disaster relief team

The A.P. Moller – Maersk Group is has announced it has joined a team of international companies, designated as a disaster relief support network under

January 27, 2011
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Caterpillar to Provide Combined Marine Propulsion Systems for Scandlines Ferries
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Caterpillar to Provide Combined Marine Propulsion Systems for Scandlines Ferries

MaK™ M 32 C Engines Equipped with Cat® Common Rail Chosen to Power Two Car Ferry Newbuilds Caterpillar Marine Power Systems was recently selected to

January 27, 2011
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