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BOURBON announces order for 2 Multi Purpose Supply Vessels from Socarenam, the French shipyard in Boulogne-sur-Mer
Thursday, October 25th, 2007
Following a European bid tender, BOURBON is announcing its order for two high-tech Multi Purpose Supply Vessels (MPSV) from Socarenam, the French shipyard based in Boulogne-sur-Mer. The design of these vessels is based on a concept established by Marine Assistance, and will be developed by the consultant firm Bureau Mauric. The experience of these two French companies in the concept of work vessels, has enabled them to come up with a vessel design adapted to the requirements of BOURBON’s customers. Christian Lefèvre, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of BOURBON explains: "This order for two high-tech Multi Purpose Supply ...
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KVH TracPhones to Bring Global Internet Service to Mariners via Inmarsat FleetBroadband
Thursday, October 25th, 2007
Rugged TracPhone FB250 and FB500 systems offer simultaneous voice and broadband data using Inmarsat's FleetBroadband maritime service MIDDLETOWN, RI -- The safe operation of a vessel, up-to-date navigational data, crew morale, the requirements of business in the 21st century -- they all demand powerful, real-time communications wherever mariners cruise. Thanks to Inmarsat's forthcoming FleetBroadband service and the new TracPhone® FB250 and FB500 systems from KVH Industries, Inc., introduced today at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, boaters worldwide will enjoy enhanced data performance and outstanding voice service all in a compact, cost-effective package. "Our new FleetBroadband-compatible TracPhone systems offer the ...
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Latest News From Hornblower
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
• HORNBLOWER LANDS OKLAHOMA CITY FERRY CONTRACT (New Albany, IN) October 24, 2007 -- Hornblower Marine Services (HMS) is about to launch a new US tour and ferry operation in a most unlikely place -- Oklahoma City. Beginning November 2007, Hornblower Marine will begin managing the first of three new tour boat/cruisers that will travel a 7-mile stretch of the Oklahoma River running through Downtown Oklahoma City. The HMS contract with Oklahoma City runs 3 years. “To be perfectly honest, a few years ago while we were planning our strategies for future expansion, the thought would not have occurred to ...
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Latest News From Cap Sante International
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007
• Cap Sante International Gains MCA Approval Cap Sante International, a global provider of lifeboat and marine safety products, announced they have received approval by the UK flag state authority, the Maritime Coast Guard Agency (MCA), as a certified “Independent Lifeboat Service and Testing Organization” (ILSTO). This recognition by the MCA is significant and speaks to the quality standards, professionalism, and safe practices of the company. All of Cap Sante’s regional service offices in their "Oceania" and "Americas" service regions are recognized by this certificate. Company CEO Graeme Wilson said, “We are pleased by this important recognition as an “independent” ...
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Schat-Harding sets up Panama service station
Monday, October 22nd, 2007
LEADING lifeboat and davit manufacturer Schat-Harding has put in place a key new facility in its global service network with the acquisition of Panama Maritime Support Inc. The Panama-based independent lifeboat service company will form the basis of an expanded service facility able to provide Original Equipment Manufacturer lifeboat and davit service to all vessels trading to Central and South America. Gary Joseph, president of Schat-Harding Americas, says, “Our new Panama-based service station will provide owners with a major new resource, covering not only Schat-Harding brands but boats and davits of the many other manufacturers for which Panama Maritime Support ...
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KONGSBERG MARITIME SIMULATION CUSTOMERS GATHER FOR EUROPEAN USER CONFERENCE
Monday, October 22nd, 2007
KONGSBERG MARITIME SIMULATION CUSTOMERS GATHER FOR EUROPEAN USER CONFERENCE Kongsberg Maritime, a world leading supplier of maritime simulation systems reports another successful European leg of its annual simulator user conference program. The European Simulation User Conference 2007 (UC2007), held this year at the Kalmar Academy in Sweden, 24th - 27th September, attracted approx. 100 delegates from Kongsberg Maritime simulation equipped colleges and maritime training institutes in Europe. The conference theme of 'Optimizing the Maritime Educational Experience' was well received by attendees, many of whom have been conference regulars for years. The three day conference included customers presenting how they optimize ...
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DMW Marine, LLC
Monday, October 22nd, 2007
DMW Marine, LLC is please announce the appointment of Mark Gregory, Esq. as Director of International Sales. DMW Marine, LLC has offices in PA, DE, NJ, TX and CA. Mr. Gregory is a graduate of Colgate University and Widener Law School. He will be directing DMW’s sales and marketing in Asia, Africa and South America.
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Customers take advantage of the new Management Training modules
Monday, October 22nd, 2007
Seagull is pleased to announce that TORM has decided to implemented all of the Seagull “soft skills” modules to improve the leadership and management ability of their officers. Per Winther Christensen, Vice President, Safety and Quality Management, at TORM, Copenhagen stated: "We are continually focused on the skills of our officers and crewmembers. With the soft skills training onboard, we will increase the knowledge, understanding and tolerance amongst our officers and crewmembers". Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, TORM is one of the world’s most respected names in international shipping. The company is responsible for the commercial operation ...
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GL certifies language methodology of Indra
Friday, October 19th, 2007
The efficient and qualified learning of languages becomes more and more important in a globalised world. Indra, a leading Spanish Information Technologies and Defense Systems company, is the first enterprise in Spain certified by Germanischer Lloyd for its language methodology. At the celebrations of the International Language Day in Indra´s headquarters, Jose Manuel García Martín, Managing Director Germanischer Lloyd Certification in Spain, handed over the CERTIFOR certificate to Francisco Martín, Indra Human Resources Director. The approved certificate of Germanischer Lloyd requires annual audits by the certification body which include verifications of the programs, the methods and the capacity of the ...
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Latest News From MarineSafety
Friday, October 19th, 2007
• ENERGÍA COSTA AZUL SHIP PILOTS AND TUG MASTERS TRAIN AT MARINESAFETEY INTERNATIONAL Pilots and tug masters, who will guide LNG carriers into the new LNG receipt terminal at Costa Azul in Mexico, attended special training at MarineSafety International’s Newport Simulator Center in September. Portions of the training included integrated exercises in which a ship’s bridge simulator, configured as an LNG Carrier, joined interactively with an ASD tug simulator. Pilots maneuvering the ships were thereby able to train directly with the tug masters. Energía Costa Azul, a terminal being constructed as an LNG receiving facility, is located north of Ensenada ...
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Latest News From Crowley
Friday, October 19th, 2007
• Crowley Christens Barge 455-3 at Gunderson Marine in Portland, Ore. (PORTLAND, Ore.; October 19, 2007) Crowley Maritime Corporation Saturday christened and launched barge 455-3, the third heavy-lift 455 series flat-deck barge to be built and delivered to Crowley this year by Gunderson Marine in Portland, Ore. Susan Michel, Crowley's director of people development and learning, had the honor of sponsoring and christening the newest addition to the company's growing big-barge fleet. Barges 455-3, 455-2 and the Marty J, all delivered this year, are 400-feet long by 105-feet-wide deck and are engineered for handling project work for the offshore energy ...
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Harvey Gulf International Marine
Friday, October 19th, 2007
Harvey Gulf International Marine is proud to advise that our HARVEY SUPPLIER, the second in a series of highly advanced, ultra modern, DP-2 vessels with high cargo and transfer capacities is the third vessel delivered to the company that is "ACP-ACCU" DP-2, Circle E Certified. Please see the attached information on our ACP-ACCU certification. See the full press release here: http://www.newsletterscience.com/marex/pdf/00000176.pdf
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Offshore Systems Signs US$2 Million Contract to Provide Submarine Navigation Systems to the Royal Australian Navy
Friday, October 19th, 2007
Offshore Systems Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract to provide the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) with its world leading ECPINS® submarine navigation system. Offshore Systems will provide six Warship ECDIS (WECDIS) navigation systems, including both hardware and software to the RAN for its Collins class submarines. “ECPINS W Sub is the flagship version of our ECPINS software. It is the most advanced submarine navigation software available and provides the submariner with a significant tactical advantage over normal ECDIS submarine solutions,” says Jim Davison, Director of Sales. “It allows the submariner to navigate in a more ...
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Latest News From SeaArk
Friday, October 19th, 2007
• Michelle Gibson has been promoted to Human Resources Coordinator of SeaArk Marine, Inc. Michelle began as temporary secretary/receptionist in April 2003, becoming full-time in May 2003. She was promoted to executive secretary to the Human Resources’ Director in March 2006. In her new capacity of HR Coordinator, she is accountable for all responsibilities of her former role as well as aspects of payroll. Management is fully confident Ms. Gibson will assist in bringing the Human Resources Department to a new level of quality and productivity. • Chris Baker has been promoted to Materials Manager of SeaArk Marine, Inc. With ...
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Keppel Nantong clinches S$110 million shipbuilding contracts
Thursday, October 18th, 2007
Keppel Nantong Shipyard Co. Ltd (Keppel Nantong), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), has clinched three contracts worth a total of S$110 million (RMB$550 million), including owner furnished equipment, to build eight tugs. The first contract is secured from Smit Internationale Beheer B.V (SMIT) to build two 90-tonne bollard pull offshore support tugs. It will have anchor handling, diving support, and fire fighting capabilities. Delivery of these two vessels is expected in the first half of 2010. They will be deployed in West Africa. The second and third contracts are awarded by Keppel Smit Towage ...
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