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Thursday, February 3, 2011
otterbox iphone case with ballistic plastic
Blog

Otterbox, Most Rugged iPhone Case? – Gear Review

What’s the best way to protect your iPhone? There are 2 breakable/non-replacable things I take everywhere but only one can be protected with platics;

Thursday, February 3, 2011
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Maersk reports: “no disruptions to traffic or passages through Suez”
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Maersk reports: “no disruptions to traffic or passages through Suez”

Maersk reported today that offices and terminals in Egypt, which have been closed since Monday, have reopened this morning for business.  With turmoil and

February 3, 2011
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Aker awarded subsea cable installation contract in Barents Sea
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Aker awarded subsea cable installation contract in Barents Sea

ABB has awarded Aker Solutions’ wholly-owned subsidiary Aker Marine Contractors the contract to install its subsea power cable for the Goliat field in

February 3, 2011
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Diamond Offshore orders second ultra-deepwater drillship
News

Diamond Offshore orders second ultra-deepwater drillship

HOUSTON, Feb 02, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE:DO) has announced that a subsidiary, Diamond Offshore Drilling Limited, has

February 3, 2011
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USS Cape St. George Assists Iranian Mariners
Defense

USS Cape St. George Assists Iranian Mariners

From USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group Public Affairs Office USS CAPE ST. GEORGE, Arabian Gulf (NNS) — Guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71)

February 3, 2011
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NYK Super Eco Ship 2030 – update
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NYK Super Eco Ship 2030 – update

As an update to our April 2009 blog post, NYK Line has released a new video outlining more details of their Super Eco Ship concept design. Highlights of this

February 3, 2011
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Severodvinsk - New Russian Attack Sub
Navy

Severodvinsk Attack Sub – Russians Launch First Of A New Class

After near 20 years of construction, the first of Russia’s 4th generation multi-purpose submarine will sail out in the White Sea in May. The submarine,

February 3, 2011
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Marathon Oil sets $5.267 billion capital, investment and exploration budget
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Marathon Oil sets $5.267 billion capital, investment and exploration budget

HOUSTON, Feb. 2, 2011 – Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) announced today a $5.267 billion capital, investment and exploration budget for 2011,

February 2, 2011
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SS United States Conservancy purchases famed ocean liner ‘SS United States’
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SS United States Conservancy purchases famed ocean liner ‘SS United States’

In a long-anticipated milestone in the effort to save and redevelop the legendary ocean liner SS United States, the SS United States Conservancy has announced

February 2, 2011
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Incat Crowther to design second 28m catamaran crew boat
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Incat Crowther to design second 28m catamaran crew boat

Incat Crowther has announce that they are designing a second 28m Wave Piercing Catamaran Crew Boat to support offshore oil and gas operations. Incat Crowther

February 2, 2011
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Technip and DSME awarded Floating LNG Project for PETRONAS
Engineering News

Technip and DSME awarded Floating LNG Project for PETRONAS

Technip, in a consortium with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (DSME), has been awarded by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)and MISC

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

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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“The Dark Side of the Lens” – an inspiring view of the ocean, surfing, and the pursuit of creativity
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“The Dark Side of the Lens” – an inspiring view of the ocean, surfing, and the pursuit of creativity

An Astray Film.  Amazing photography by Allan Wilson…

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

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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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
NASSCO continues environmental initiatives to create a sustainable future
News

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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Defense

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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