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Friday, July 13, 2012
Damen Launches Wind Farm Service Vessels for SeaZip
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Damen Launches Wind Farm Service Vessels for SeaZip

Last week, two twin axe catamarans of the successful Damen FCS 2610 type have been launched at Damen’s newbuilding yard in Singapore. Both vessels will

July 13, 2012
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
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Wärtsilä to supply dual-fuel engines for China’s first LNG powered tugs

Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions and services provider, is to supply the main engines for two environmentally sustainable tugs

July 12, 2012
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How To Run AIS And VHF On One Antenna

With more and more users deciding to install an AIS receiver or transponder, the biggest issue surrounding the equipment is the installation of the extra

July 12, 2012
Total Views: 298

Weekly Piracy Report: All Quiet as Monsoon Season Persists
Piracy

Weekly Piracy Report: All Quiet as Monsoon Season Persists

Piracy Incident by Region: July 5-11 No current incidents to report! Currently Hijacked Vessels Name, Flag, Type, Hijacked Date: ICEBERG I, Panama, RoRo, 29

July 12, 2012
Total Views: 33

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News

Intermarine Adds Peruvian Port to South American Liner Service

In support of the growing economic development throughout the west coast of South America, Intermarine has added the port of Paita, Peru to their regular

July 12, 2012
Total Views: 110

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Engineering News

Sevan’s FPSO Technology Chosen for Western Isles Field Development

Following more than a year of front end engineering and development work, Sevan Marine announced today that Dana Petroleum has chosen their proprietary FPSO

July 12, 2012
Total Views: 131

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Colombo Dockyard Delivers Support Vessel to Greatship Global Offshore

Greatship Global Offshore Services Pte. Ltd. (GGOS), a subsidiary of India’s Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd, has taken delivery of a Platform/ROV

July 12, 2012
Total Views: 35

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COSCO Shipyard Delivers Pair of Bulk Carriers

COSCO Shipyard Group Co., a 51 percent-owned subsidiary of the COSCO Corporation, announced today that the following newly-built bulk carriers have just been

July 12, 2012
Total Views: 45

Wednesday, July 11, 2012
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Atwood Oceanics’ Vicksburg Jack-Up Gains Contract Extension

HOUSTON – Atwood Oceanics Inc. (NYSE: ATW), announced today that one of its subsidiaries has been awarded a twelve-month contract extension with an

July 11, 2012
Total Views: 170

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Defense Contractor Launches Intelligence-Led Maritime Security Program

July 11, 2012– Chenega Federal UK Ltd announced today the launch of Open Ocean, its intelligence led, integrated maritime security service. Led by a

July 11, 2012
Total Views: 91

Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Press Releases

Ship Certification Made Easy: Bureau Veritas Releases New IT-based System

International classification society Bureau Veritas has put in place a completely new IT-based certification and ship status system aimed at reducing the

July 10, 2012
Total Views: 85

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Under Budget and On Time, Vigor Subsidiary Wins Prestigious Award

The three new 64-car, 750 passenger ferries constructed by US Fab, a Vigor Industrial new-build subsidiary won the regional “Under Budget, Large

July 10, 2012
Total Views: 41

Smit Lamnalco Leads Surge in Sierra Leone Ore Trade
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Smit Lamnalco Leads Surge in Sierra Leone Ore Trade

Newly established marine support and logistics joint venture, Smit Lamnalco, has recently played a pivotal role in bringing two export projects to fruition

July 10, 2012
Total Views: 217

Friday, July 6, 2012
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Thrane & Thrane VSAT Antennas Land on Fleet of 21 Hansa Heavy Lift Ships

New VSAT antenna joins existing SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband for total communications solution In partnership with PRO NAUTAS and Vizada, Thrane & Thrane has

July 6, 2012
Total Views: 70

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Engineering News

John Mills Provides Custom Valves for Triton FPSO

John Mills Valves, a subsidiary of Wärtsilä Valves Limited, has completed a contract for a bronze globe valve for GE Oil & Gas for the firefighting

July 6, 2012
Total Views: 124

Thursday, July 5, 2012
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Engineering News

IACS Releases Draft Harmonized Common Structural Rules, Seeks Feedback

After hearing about the release this week by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) of the draft IACS harmonised Common Structural

July 5, 2012
Total Views: 139

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Finance

CMA CGM Sells Off Luxury Cruise Business to Private Equity Firm

Bridgepoint and CMA CGM Group, with its parent company Merit, announced today that they have signed a formal agreement whereby Bridgepoint will acquire French

July 5, 2012
Total Views: 132

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News

Diana Shipping Gains New Time Charter Contract for Capesize Bulker, M/V Salt Lake City

ATHENS, GREECE – Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, announced

July 5, 2012
Total Views: 77

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Engineering News

Rowan Orders South Korean Drillships With Emissions Scrubbers

Hyundai Heavy Industries announced today that it will supply 18 gas emission reduction systems for three drillships ordered by Rowan in June 2011. The

July 5, 2012
Total Views: 64

Wednesday, July 4, 2012
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Finance

Universal Maritime Withdraws IPO

Shipping company Universal Maritime Inc. said Wednesday it has withdrawn its initial public offering. MAIN FACTS: The company last month announced plans to

July 4, 2012
Total Views: 56