Press Releases


Friday, January 18, 2013
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Engineering News

Japan Authorizes ABS as Recognized Organization

TOKYO – The American Bureau of Shipping announced today they have been granted authorization by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and

January 18, 2013
Total Views: 116

Monday, January 14, 2013
Press Releases

Rickmers Shipmanagement Achieves Germanischer Lloyd ISO 50001 Cert

HAMBURG- Rickmers becomes the first German company operating in the maritime industry and one of only a handful of shipping companies in the world to achieve

January 14, 2013
Total Views: 51

Thursday, January 10, 2013
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News

Jan Mayen Island is Likely Too Remote and Risky For Offshore Drilling Says Norway

Oil and gas exploration off Norway’s Jan Mayen Island, due to be opened up to drillers this year, poses “significant environmental

January 10, 2013
Total Views: 169

Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Press Releases

Globe Wireless And Airmar to Effectively Open the Italian Market

Globe Wireless and Arimar have announced today that they have entered into a long-term cooperation agreement to provide Globe Wireless products and services to

January 9, 2013
Total Views: 30

Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Finance

Royal Boskalis Westminster Secures Financing for Dockwise Acquisition

AMSTERDAM–Dredging company Royal Boskalis Westminster NV (BOKA.AE) said Tuesday that it has secured financing for its planned acquisition of sea

January 8, 2013
Total Views: 35

Monday, January 7, 2013
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News

De Poli Tankers Upgrades Fleet Communications with Marlink VSAT

Marlink bundles WaveCall Ku-band, Inmarsat FleetBroadband and XChange for seamless communications and full control on board De Poli Tankers Marlink has

January 7, 2013
Total Views: 125

Thursday, January 3, 2013
News

Seanergy Maritime Sells Bulk Energy Transport

Athens, Greece – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:SHIP) announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its 100% ownership

January 3, 2013
Total Views: 28

Offshore

Songa Eclipse is Officially in Seadrill’s Hands

Offshore Drilling contractor Songa Offshore SE finalized today the formal handover of the Songa Eclipse semi-submersible drilling rig to Seadrill in line with

January 3, 2013
Total Views: 21

Friday, December 28, 2012
Engineering News

Fujian Southeast Shipyard Chooses MacGregor Deck Gear for 6 Tidewater PSVs

  In October, Cargotec secured a comprehensive MacGregor offshore equipment contract for six platform supply vessels (PSVs) from Fujian Southeast Shipyard

December 28, 2012
Total Views: 29

Thursday, December 20, 2012
This Week in Piracy: Somali Pirates Strike Back
Piracy

This Week in Piracy: Somali Pirates Strike Back

SUMMARY OF INCIDENTS: DEC 13-19, 2012 INDIAN OCEAN–EAST AFRICA OMAN: Tanker fired upon on 15 December at 24:36 N – 057:32 E, approximately 80 nm

December 20, 2012
Total Views: 42

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Engineering News

Teekay to Build Pair of LNG Carriers, Chooses 2-Stroke Dual Fuel Engines

MAN Diesel & Turbo announced today that Teekay LNG Partners (NYSE: TGP) has chosen their ME-GI dual-fuel, two-stroke, gas-injection engines for a pair of

December 20, 2012
Total Views: 76

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Engineering News

CIMC Raffles Delivers Heavy Lift Semi-Submersible Accommodation Vessel

Destined for the Gulf of Mexico, the deep-water semi-submersible crane & accommodation vessel Explorer Lifter was delivered today by Yantai CIMC Raffles

December 20, 2012
Total Views: 160

News

Aker Solutions Signs NOK 500 Million Contract to Provide Subsea Connectors for Ichthys

The international oil services provider Aker Solutions has signed a contract with a subsidiary of McDermott for the delivery of subsea tie-in connectors to the

December 20, 2012
Total Views: 47

Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Press Releases

Pacific Drilling Extends Option to Construct Ultra-Deepwater Drillship

LUXEMBOURG–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Pacific Drilling S.A. (NYSE: PACD) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Samsung Heavy Industries to

December 19, 2012
Total Views: 28

Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Press Releases

Goldenport Holdings “Disposes” of Containership, Ultimate Destination Likely Scrapyard

Goldenport Holdings (LSE: GPRT) announced the sale of a second ship in as many months today, one that is likely heading to the scrapyard in the very near

December 18, 2012
Total Views: 36

Monday, December 17, 2012
Press Releases

Rickmers-Linie Pulls Trigger on Two Multi-Purpose Newbuilds from China

Rickmers-Linie is to take delivery of two 20,000dwt newbuildings in 2015, built at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in China. Both of these multi-purpose vessels

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 22

Press Releases

CMA Names Teekay’s Peter Evensen as 2013 Commodore

Monday, December 17, 2012 – Stamford, Connecticut – Mr. Peter Evensen, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Teekay Corporation (Teekay)

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 31

Friday, December 14, 2012
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Incidents

MOL’s Woodchip Carrier, Global Explorer, Rescues Stricken Yachtsman

TOKYO – Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced today that its owned and operated 47k gross ton woodchip carrier Global Explorer rescued the skipper of

December 14, 2012
Total Views: 33

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Marine Salvage

Titan Salvage Opens New Australian Office in Cairns

CAIRNS – To meet the needs of changing market conditions and increased commercial vessel traffic in and around the Great Barrier Reef, TITAN

December 14, 2012
Total Views: 136

Thursday, December 13, 2012
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Engines

American Commercial Lines Chooses CAT C280s to Re-power Towboat Fleet

American Commercial Lines (ACL) has selected Cat® C280 marine engines for repowering six of their towboats. Bill Foster, ACL Vice President Boat Maintenance,

December 13, 2012
Total Views: 299