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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
More Bodies Found on Costa Concordia

More Bodies Found on Costa Concordia

UPDATE: The number of bodies found has now risen to 8 according to various reports.  The death toll is now at 25.  Four of the bodies have been recovered

February 22, 2012
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The Evolution of STCW, a Satire [VIDEO]
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The Evolution of STCW, a Satire [VIDEO]

Contact the RYA, see if they have a two-man crew, preferably a dyslexic, and an

February 22, 2012
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Engineering News

DSME Wins £452M Contract to Build 4 Royal Navy Fleet Auxiliary Tankers

A new generation of 37,000-tonne tankers have been ordered for the Royal Navy fleet, the Ministry of Defense announced today. The new Military Afloat Reach and

February 22, 2012
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Blog

How Shipboard DC Power Saves You Money, and Reduces Environmental Impact [INFOGRAPHIC]

– By ABB Marine The Onboard DC grid provides a highly efficient power distribution system that allows a wide range of seagoing vessels to cut their fuel

February 22, 2012
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News

Economic Growth Doesn’t Happen Without Infrastructure, Indonesia Faces Development Issues

JAKARTA (Dow Jones)–Indonesia needs to move quickly to expand and modernize its ports to keep up with a recent increase in exports and imports generated

February 22, 2012
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Finance

A Full Year of Losses for Neptune Orient Lines [REPORT]

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–Singapore’s Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. (N03.SG) on Wednesday reported a fourth consecutive quarter of losses and said it is

February 22, 2012
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News

Technip Awarded Marine Operations Contract for Norwegian Ã…sgard Subsea Compression Project

Technip was awarded by Statoil a contract, valued above €150million, for the major Åsgard Subsea Compression project located in the Norwegian Sea, 40

February 22, 2012
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Press Releases

NYK Completes Winter Safety Campaign

PRESS RELEASE – The NYK Group has completed its winter Sail on Safety campaign, which ran from December 1, 2011, through January 31, 2012. NYK carries

February 22, 2012
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Engineering News

Sweden’s AGA Gas to Provide Cryogenic Fuel for Viking Line’s Ultra-Low Emissions Flagship

Northern Europe’s leading industrial gas company, AGA Gas AB, and Viking Line have signed an agreement on delivery of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to

February 21, 2012
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Seafarer’s Voices: Video Series Provides Former Pirate Hostages Opportunity to Speak Out
Piracy

Seafarer’s Voices: Video Series Provides Former Pirate Hostages Opportunity to Speak Out

The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) has just released a series of videos on Youtube highlighting the stories of four former pirate hostages.

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 108

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News

BP’s Survival Was at Risk – Chairman

STOCKHOLM -(Dow Jones)- The survival of BP PLC (BP) was at risk after the company was essentially shut out of lending markets following the Gulf of Mexico oil

February 21, 2012
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News

Philippine Transmarine Carriers Hosts IMO Sec’y General, Presents Top-Shelf Training Facility for Seafarers

In his first official visit to the country after assuming office last January 2, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary General Koji

February 21, 2012
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News

UK-Based Recruitment Firm Allegedly Withholds Pay to Gulf Oil Spill Workers, Legal Battle Ensues

Just under two years ago, Faststream Recruitment, a UK-based maritime recruitment firm was hired by BP to provide contract workers for the Gulf of Mexico oil

February 21, 2012
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Engineering News

Damen Shipyards to Deliver a Modular Drydock to Djibouti

Djibouti’s busy port is one of the most important gateways to the African continent and is strategically located at the confluence of the Red Sea and the

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 595

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News

Diana Containerships Takes Delivery of the APL Sardonyx

Diana Containerships Inc. (Nasdaq:DCIX), a global shipping company specializing in owning and operating containerships, today announced that the Company took

February 21, 2012
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Italy and India Stand Off Over M/V Enrica Lexie Incident [UDPATED]
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Italy and India Stand Off Over M/V Enrica Lexie Incident [UDPATED]

Tensions are escalating between Italy and India over who exactly holds jurisdiction over last weeks incident involving the killing of two Indian fisherman by

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 145

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Multimedia

Huisman Delivers 600MT Crane to Offshore Windfarm Jack-Up “Neptune” [VIDEO]

Huisman, the specialist in lifting, drilling and subsea solutions, successfully delivered the 600mt Wind Turbine Installation Crane onboard GeoSea’s DP2

February 21, 2012
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Engineering News

ClassNK Releases Engineering Guidelines for Gas-Fueled Ships

– By ClassNK As regulations curbing atmospheric pollution and greenhouse gas emissions grow stricter amid stronger calls for a greener shipping industry,

February 21, 2012
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News

Shipping to South America? APM Terminals Invests Millions in Peruvian Port

Callao terminal productivity surges 63% in seven months as $27 million invested Callao, Peru– Since assuming control of the North Terminal on July 1,

February 21, 2012
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Monday, February 20, 2012
China’s Dongfang Shipbuilding Works Through Finance Issues, Work put on Hold at DFS
Engineering News

China’s Dongfang Shipbuilding Works Through Finance Issues, Work put on Hold at DFS

View Larger Map LONDON (Dow Jones)–Dongfang Shipbuilding Group Company Ltd (DFS.LN), said Monday that the company’s

February 20, 2012
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