RIO DE JANEIRO (Dow Jones)–Fresh from winning one of the world’s single-largest orders for drilling rigs, investment company Sete Brasil plans to
SEOUL (Dow Jones)–South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (042660.SE) and China’s Rilin Group will jointly invest in
SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–The Asian fuel oil market is likely to consolidate with a bullish stance next week; traders say the product’s spreads look
Do loud noises tend stress you out? If so, turns out you’re not alone. Researches working with the New England Aquarium have linked increased and
The University of Greenwich says it will soon be offering the world’s first Masters degree in Maritime Security that is designed to help the
Associations representing the global cruise industry have announced a new drill policy requiring mandatory muster drills for embarking passengers prior to
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The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has begun a major downsizing of one of the world’s largest ocean observing networks, announcing plans to
The Royal Navy has deployed a new underwater mine disposal system aboard RFA Lyme Bay as Britain and France finalize plans for a multinational operation to
MANILA, June 4 (Reuters) – Satellite images obtained by Reuters confirmed the presence of a structure at the entrance of the hotly disputed
Davie Defense officially broke ground Monday on a massive modernization of Gulf Copper’s shipyard facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas, marking the
A Panama-flagged containership has been damaged in what appears to be the third reported attack off Iraq since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict in late
– by Jaime Tetrault, Director – Marine Product Support, CAT Marine There are limitations in the amount of data that a human can process in a
Combined Task Force 150 (CTF), one of three Task Forces within Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) conducted a successful disruption of a vessel carrying illicit
The £1 billion Walney wind farm, which is a joint venture between DONG Energy (50.1%), SSE (25.1%) and OPW ( 24.8%), is being officially opened by Edward
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Horizon Lines’ Chief Mate Steven Itson gives a replay of the rescue at sea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPNb_uRhG_c The crew of the 38-foot sailboat
Seattle-based Jensen Maritime Consultants, Inc. announced today they have been chosen to design a custom “super pumper” fireboat for the City of
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has begun a major downsizing of one of the world’s largest ocean observing networks, announcing plans to
The Royal Navy has deployed a new underwater mine disposal system aboard RFA Lyme Bay as Britain and France finalize plans for a multinational operation to
MANILA, June 4 (Reuters) – Satellite images obtained by Reuters confirmed the presence of a structure at the entrance of the hotly disputed
Davie Defense officially broke ground Monday on a massive modernization of Gulf Copper’s shipyard facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas, marking the
A Panama-flagged containership has been damaged in what appears to be the third reported attack off Iraq since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict in late
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Members of the G6 Alliance announced today that their groundbreaking cooperation in Asia-Europe container shipping will begin operation in the first week of
In heavy weather last week, the passenger vessel, MV Rabaul Queen, owned by Rabaul Shipping, capsized and sank off Papua-New Guinea. 246 people were rescued,
The National Ocean Service, has a minor problem they wish to address. While ‘navigating’ the ocean floor in Google Earth, countless amateur
Combination to Further Strengthen Maritime Industry and Jobs in Alaska and Across the Pacific Northwest Alaska Ship and Drydock Inc. (ASD) and Vigor
Weekly Summary of Global Maritime Crime and Piracy, week of 2-8 February 2012, (source: ONI) GHANA: Offshore tug boarded by four robbers on 9 February while
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people
Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that
The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,
Blue Water Marine Capital, headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, and Horizon Offshore Services, based in Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the successful completion of a 25%
To meet the IMO’s emissions reduction targets, maritime industry commitment must extend to delivering greater data transparency and measurable action to prevent decarb projects
In an industry first, ABS has launched the ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange, consisting of two advanced technology centers in Athens, Greece, and Houston, Texas, focused on
A favourable tax regime, digitally enabled administration and a business culture fostering maritime growth are attracting more – and younger – ships to the Estonian Flag.
Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for its ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible (FF) to operate on methanol fuel. The approval was issued by Bureau
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people
Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that
The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,
Blue Water Marine Capital, headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, and Horizon Offshore Services, based in Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the successful completion of a 25%
To meet the IMO’s emissions reduction targets, maritime industry commitment must extend to delivering greater data transparency and measurable action to prevent decarb projects
In an industry first, ABS has launched the ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange, consisting of two advanced technology centers in Athens, Greece, and Houston, Texas, focused on
A favourable tax regime, digitally enabled administration and a business culture fostering maritime growth are attracting more – and younger – ships to the Estonian Flag.
Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for its ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible (FF) to operate on methanol fuel. The approval was issued by Bureau
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has pledged IMO’s support for the Philippines in all facets of the country’s maritime development. In
Global Workboats will take delivery of the 7,200 bhp AHTS in-line with the Group’s strategy to build a strong chartering fleet to tap on pockets of
LONDON (Dow Jones)–Shares in BG Group PLC (BG.LN) rose sharply Thursday after the company revised higher its outlook for earnings from a key division and
Bermuda-based Knightsbridge Tankers Ltd (NASDAQ:VLCCF) reported yesterday a net income of USD 9.5 million (EUR 7.1m) for the fourth quarter of 2011, up from
Greatship Global Offshore Services Pte., a Singapore incorporated subsidiary of Greatship (India) Limited (GIL), has taken delivery of GREATSHIP VIMLA, a 150T
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[dropcap]I[/dropcap] was recently aboard a rig that, in addition to firefighters manning foam fire monitors, had the Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) manned during
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced a new system that improves the stability of damaged ships, reducing the risk of capsizing. The newly
It’s that time of the year, time to play – once more – gCaptain’s all time favorite TV commercial… the German Coast
A little, Sort Of. Back on February 1st 2009, though boat owners and ship riders didn’t hear it, there were celebrations all over the rescue world as the
Teekay Corporation (NYSE:TK) and König & Cie are pleased to announce that Diamond S Shipping Group has joined the Gemini Tankers Suezmax Pool as a full
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