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Keppel to deliver world’s first newbuild North Sea-compliant floatel
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) is on track to deliver Floatel Superior, the first of two newbuild accommodation semisubmersibles (floatels) safely, early and within budget to Floatel International. When delivered in March 2010, the DNV-classed, Floatel Superior, will be the only newbuild floatel in full compliance with all the latest rules and regulations for the Norwegian sector. The rig was named today at Keppel FELS by Lady Sponsor, Dr Dianne Tompkins; spouse of Mr Mark W. Tompkins, Vice President, Operations, Drilling & Supply Chain, ConocoPhillips Australia. Upon delivery, the Floatel Superior will commence its maiden charter contract for ConocoPhillips Australia. ...
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Yantai Raffles Jack Up Drilling Rig Award
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Yantai, China, 25th January 2010 - Yantai Raffles Offshore Limited, together with their Consortium partners, TSC Offshore China Ltd. and Momentum Engineering Ltd., are pleased to announce that they have been awarded a contract for the Lease and Management of one (1) Jack Up Drilling Rig by Dragon Oil (Turkmenistan) Ltd. Yantai Raffles Offshore Ltd. will carry out the Rig construction, TSC Offshore China Ltd. will provide all the Drilling and related equipment and Momentum Engineering Ltd. will be the Main Drilling Contractor and responsible for the Daily Operation, Management, Offshore Logistics and Maintenance of the Jack Up Rig(s) and ...
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YOUNGEST EVER CIRCUMNAVIGATION RECORD ATTEMPT SETS SAIL WITH SAILOR ONBOARD
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Thrane & Thrane Inc. has sponsored daring teenager Abby Sunderland with a SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband for her personal quest to become the youngest solo, non-stop circumnavigator. Abby, 16, set sail aboard her Open 40 racing yacht from Marina del Rey, California on 23rd January 2010, facing 27,500 nautical miles alone, but safe in the knowledge that her SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband will ensure she is in contact with friends, family and a legion of followers and well-wishers worldwide. Abby has an extensive sailing background, being in and around sailboats since a toddler. She has accumulated thousands of miles of coastal cruising ...
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Ultra-Powerful Leak Detection Flashlight Slashes Inspection Time!
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Tracer Products has unveiled the new Tracerline®
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TITAN refloats the Monongahela, a decommissioned tanker ship on the James River in Virginia
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Leveraging the strength of TITAN's 300-metric ton linear hydraulic pullers, and the ingenuity of the TITAN Salvage team, TITAN safely refloated the Monongahela, a decommissioned tanker ship on the James River in Virginia last week.
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AME, Nexans and SICK team up with the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Global cabling systems group, Nexans, control systems specialist, Advanced Microwave Engineering (AME) and sensor solutions producer SICK, are to become members of the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA), in a move that further builds on the association’s work to improve efficiencies in the ports sector. “PEMA’s continued growth indicates both a willingness and a need to work towards an improved operational framework across the industry. We welcome our trio of new members to PEMA and anticipate them becoming key players in our activities,” says PEMA President, Ottonel Popesco. PEMA provides a forum and public voice for the global port equipment ...
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Strategic Foothold in Brazil
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Sembcorp Marine wishes to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary Jurong Shipyard (JSPL) will be building a new shipyard in Brazil to cater directly to one of the fastest growing offshore oil and gas exploration and production markets in the world. A freehold land area of 825,000 sqm (approximately 1.7 times larger than the land size of Jurong Shipyard’s Tanjong Kling location) with 1.6 km of coastline in the State of Espirito Santo in Brazil has been acquired and will be developed as a shipyard. Located in the Municipal of Aracruz, the site is about 80 km by road north of ...
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National Transport Authority of United Arab Emirates to Host Environmental Maritime Summit Initiative Underscores Commitment to Environmental Shipping
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
H.E. Dr. Nasser Saif Al Mansoori, the Director General of the National Maritime Authority, announced the NTA for the Government of U.A.E. will host an environmental shipping summit on March 2nd 2010 followed by a workshop on March 3rd 2010. The topic of the summit is “Environmental Vigilance: Taking the lead in environmental protection”. The summit will take place at the Park Rotana Hotel Abu Dhabi. “Our desired outcome for the summit is to engage the maritime stakeholders in a collaborative approach to secure that environmental issues remain a high priority for the maritime community and its many constituencies,” stated ...
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WATERWAYS COUNCIL, INC. STATEMENT ON GATE FAILURE AT GREENUP LOCKS AND DAM
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) President & CEO Cornel Martin has issued the following statement regarding the January 27, 2010 failure of the miter gate at the main lock chamber at Greenup Locks and Dam on the Ohio River near Huntington, West Virginia. As a result of this incident, the Ohio River was closed to navigation for several days. The main chamber will remain closed for at least up to eight weeks. The auxiliary lock is currently back in operation; however, as repairs progress on the main chamber additional closures of the auxiliary lock may occur. The failure of the miter ...
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Latest News from GE
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
First Order for new GE Oil & Gas VetcoGray SVXT S-Series Subsea Tree SVXT to Drive Installation and Cost-Efficiency of Future Production in UK and Dutch Sectors of Southern North Sea Oil and Gas Fields GE Oil & Gas’ Drilling and Production business today confirmed the first order for its breakthrough new VetcoGray SVXT S-series subsea tree. GE is supplying Shell U.K. Ltd with the new SVXT tree. Alongside earlier front-end engineering design (FEED) work undertaken on behalf of Shell U.K. Ltd and Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V. (NAM), this order is awarded under GE’s existing regional frame agreement with Shell. ...
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Crowley Successfully Completes Largest Post-Disaster Cargo Lightering Operation in Port-au-Prince
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Crowley Maritime Corporation, working under contract with the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), successfully discharged 202 20-foot containers of relief supplies across a beach in Port-au-Prince, Haiti yesterday marking the largest post-disaster lightering operation to date. This successful, larger scale operation follows a trial shipment of 12 containers last week.
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SEACOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IS PROVIDING EMERGENCY FIRE FIGHTING & RESPONSE TO EMIRATES ALUMINIUM IN ABU DHABI
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
SEACOR Environmental Services (SES), a global leader in risk management, environmental and emergency response solutions, has been appointed by Emirates Aluminium Company Limited (EMAL) to provide integrated fire, rescue and hazardous materials response (HAZMAT) services. SES Middle East (SESME) is now providing the services at the new USD 5.7 billion EMAL Aluminium Smelting Complex at Al Taweelah in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE. SESME has established onsite Emergency Fire Services, delivering emergency fire and rescue response to the EMAL site and its workforce twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. This service is being delivered in conjunction with ...
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FB150 Wins SAIL Magazine Innovation Award
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Inmarsat FleetBroadband 150 has won SAIL Magazine's Pittman Innovation Award 2010 in the electronics category. Named in honour of Freeman K. Pittman, SAIL’s technical editor for 14 years, the awards recognise maritime innovation and new technology that makes sailing easier, safer and more enjoyable. FleetBroadband 150 (FB150) is the newest member of the FleetBroadband family, and is designed specifically for small vessels. It provides high-quality telephone calls, email and internet access at 150kbps, and text messaging – all accessible simultaneously. According to Tim Bartlett, electronics editor at SAIL, FB150 had the winning edge. Said Bartlett: “Until now, satcom has seemed ...
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ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY AWARDS SIGNIFICANT SHIP BRIDGE SIMULATOR CONTRACT TO KONGSBERG MARITIME
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Kongsberg Maritime Simulation & Training, based in Horten, Norway, announces today that it was awarded a contract on January 25th valued at more than NOK 38 million to supply the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) with ship bridge simulation systems to upgrade the Navy's training centre, located at HMAS Watson in Sydney, Australia. The upgraded ship bridge simulator system will comprise two full mission simulators, four part-task simulators, ten desktop systems, instructor and debrief stations and extensive visual systems. Delivered in two phases, Kongsberg Maritime will upgrade RAN's existing KONGSBERG simulators and deliver new simulation systems to complement the Navy's growing ...
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SES ANNOUNCES CARBON NAVIGATION MAST
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Ships Electronics Services (SES), the Rochester based UK distributor of Seaview, has announced the introduction of a stylish high-grade Carbon Fibre mast for navigation, communication and night vision camera equipment. Seaview is the world's largest mounting bracket manufacturer, supplying many of the most respected yacht builders globally. The exceptionally light weight PMA 100C is an aft leaning, tapered mast which provides a universal radar mounting plate to fit all 2kW and 4kW radars. The mast is equipped with spreaders that have threaded adapters for GPS and other accessory installations while the top plate is drilled and tapped to accept a ...
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Asia Business Forum announces our upcoming 5th Annual International Maritime Law Conference 2010
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
An updated and comprehensive Conference to inform shipping and maritime practitioners on today’s maritime legal landscape through international best practice solutions, in-depth understanding of maritime legal requirements and strategic business knowledge on the industry’s changing expectations. Singapore, 29/01/2010 – Asia Business Forum is pleased to inform all the decision makers and legal specialists in shipping and maritime industry of our upcoming 5th Annual International Maritime Law Conference 2010 which is to be held on 28-29 April 2010 at Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel Singapore. Despite the dismal performance and increasing risks at sea we seen in the global shipping industry ...
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NEW M·SERIES MARITIME THERMAL NIGHT VISION SYSTEM DEBUTS
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Top-of-the-line features now available at an entry-level price. Portland, 0/1- FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUR) announced the release of its new single payload variant of the popular M-Series maritime thermal nlghl vision camera. By offering an M-Series model without the lowlight micro-lux camera, FUR Is able to make M-Series' breakthrough features available at a new, lower price. This new addition to the popular M-Series line provides a 50% improvement In range performance over earlier single payload maritime thermal night vision cameras. this enables users to see navigation hazards like Channel markers, DutCropping5 of land, other boats, and people In the ...
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IBIA dispels confusion over EU directive on in-port sulphur limits
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
THE International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has moved quickly to dispel the apparent confusion currently surrounding implementation of the EU directive requiring all ships to use low-sulphur fuel while at berth in EU ports. EU Directive 2005/33/EC requires that, with effect from January 1, 2010, member states must take all necessary steps to ensure that ships at berth in EU ports do not use marine fuels with a sulphur content exceeding 0.1 per cent by mass. Although reports have been circulating in the industry that, because of the potential safety risks associated with the switchover on ships with unmodified boilers, ...
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Uniquely Singapore sails from Keppel Bay in Clipper 09-10 Race to Qingdao
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Amidst festive colours and traditions of the Chinese New Year in a special send-off ceremony, Uniquely Singapore and the other yachts in the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race sailed from Marina at Keppel Bay today to start Race 6 to Qingdao after a ten-day Singapore stopover. Dr Lee Boon Yang, Chairman of Keppel Corporation, flagged off the race in the event attended by distinguished guests which included various ambassadors. Keppel is the Team Sponsor of Uniquely Singapore with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) as Team Partner and Marina at Keppel Bay is the Host Port for the Singapore ...
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ITIC highlights value of D&O cover to shipping interests
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
THE International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned that companies operating in the shipping sector should be checking their Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance cover in the light of their continued and increased exposure in the current difficult financial climate to liability claims from a variety of interests, including shareholders, employees, regulatory authorities and associated companies. In the latest edition of its e-newsletter, The Wire, ITIC cites a number of recent instances which illustrate the value of D&O cover. These include a case in which a shipmanagement company and its entire board of directors, individually, received a claim from shareholders ...
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Signal International finalizes Bender Acquisition
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Signal International Inc., an innovative leader in the marine and fabrication segment announced today it finalized the purchase of select assets of Bender Shipbuilding. Signal’s auction bid of $31.25 million was accepted by court order by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Alabama. With the deal now closed, the Bender yard will be branded as Signal Ship Repair. “This is a new beginning for a company with a rich maritime heritage and shipbuilding overhaul and repair expertise to complement the strong position of the Signal brand, commented Dick Marler, Signal’s president and chief executive officer. Moreover, ...
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Easier Access to the Latest Electronic Charts
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
ENCs from PRIMAR can now be downloaded directly to an electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) after type-approval of the first such unit able to communicate with the internet. Certified by Det Norske Veritas, the new ECDIS-4000 from Sweden’s Adveto Advanced Technology AB complies with all relevant regulations and standards while offering unique functionalities. These include an ECDIS security internet gate (ESIG), which makes it possible to connect to the internet for both on-line ordering and downloading of PRIMAR ENCs. This solution has been developed by Adveto in close collaboration with the PRIMAR service, which currently offers more than ...
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NEW VALVTECT PRODUCT BOOSTS OCTANE TWO FULL NUMBERS
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Many marine engines require higher octane gasoline than the 87 or 89 octane typically available at marinas and gas stations. Specially formulated for high-performance marine engines, new Octane Boost from ValvTect Petroleum Products provides an octane number increase of two whole numbers, or 20 points, when used as directed.
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MARLINK LAUNCHES NEW FLEETBROADBAND BUNDLES
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Global provider of voice and data services at sea introduces cost-effective packages for FleetBroadband customers Marlink has introduced an extensive range of new 'FleetBroadband Bundles' which can be purchased with its two and three year price plans. The new bundles will enable customers to lease equipment from a choice of three different vendors, as well as purchase broadband time for data and voice,all at a fixed monthly cost. Customers of the new bundles take advantage of low equipment and airtime prices with predictable communications costs. "The launch of our new FleetBroadband Bundles is part of our ongoing commitment to provide ...
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Deltamarin Received Two New Ferry Design Contracts
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd and Société des Traversiers du Québec have both ordered new passenger ferry designs from Deltamarin. Both companies name sustainable design and excellent energy efficiency as important criteria in the designs. The order of the Scottish Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) comprises the concept design of two small RoPax ferries (95m & 35m). The designs will be used as tendering specifications to shipyards. CMAL are intending to commence a fleet replacement program in the near future, and these ferries will be a part of it. The ferries will operate around the Scottish mainland and islands. Two of ...
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Keppel AmFELS delivers jackup Tuxpan to Perforadora Central on time
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Keppel AmFELS Inc., the US wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited (Keppel O&M), has delivered its first rig in 2010 to Mexico’s Perforadora Central SA de CV, safely, on time and within budget. Mr Patricio Alvarez Morphy, President of Perforadora Central, said, “Tuxpan is built to the highest standards of safety and quality under the expert project management and construction capabilities of Keppel AmFELS. We are confident that this fine rig will achieve a strong operational record when she begins work.”
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MBA in Shipping & Logistics : Lloyd's Maritime & Middlesex University
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
MBA in Shipping & Logistics: Enrolling Now for 2010 Lloyd's Maritime Academy and Middlesex University Business School developed a unique, internationally recognized Masters of Business Administration programme designed specifically for the maritime and logistics community. The October 2009 intake received over 150 applications representing a cross-section of the maritime industry, both geographically and professionally - reaffirming the global reach of the programme and your opportunity to develop an international network. To discuss this course in more depth and to understand how successful completion will benefit your career, visit the programme website: www.mba4shipping.com , using the VIP ...
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Bristol Harbor Helps Convert the 210 ft. Platform Supply Vessel Trico Moon for Subsea Work
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Bristol Harbor Group, Inc.(BHGI), Bristol, RI, has recently completed design plans for modifications to Trico Moon, a 210 ft. platform supply vessel (PSV) for Trico Marine Services Company, Inc., The Woodlands, TX. Trico Marine Services and Deep Ocean Engineering, Inc. performed the modifications in Mexico, which included the addition of a habitation module, as well as subsea equipment on deck. The installation/addition of the temporary habitability module to the port side of the cargo deck and design modifications to install Deep Ocean AS (wholly owned subsidiary of Trico Marine Group) Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) spread to the vessel included review ...
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New Wilhelmsen Ships Service office opens in Russian Baltic port
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Wilhelmsen Ships Service has opened an office on the port of Primorsk on the Russian Baltic Sea. The company started providing its broad range of ships agency services there in December 2009, supplying first MT Atalandi, which sailed on 16 December, and then MT Atlas Voyager, which sailed on 20 December. Since then Wilhelmsen Ships Service has consistently provided to other vessels visiting the port. Primorsk Oil terminal is the final point of the Baltic Pipeline System operated by the state entity Transneft. At present, up to 65 million tons of crude oil are shipped out of the port annually, ...
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GLOBAL SHIP SUPPLY BODY LAUNCHES GREEN ISSA AND ADVISES SUPPLIERS TO BE VIGILANT IN DISPOSING OF SHIPS’ WASTE
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Ship suppliers must be at the forefront in putting the environment first when it comes to the services they provide ship owners and managers and they need to be more vigilant about the type and content of shipboard waste they may be asked to dispose of, the head of the world’s ship supply industry has warned. Speaking at the launch of Green ISSA, Jens Olsen, President of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA) said suppliers needed to be fully aware of the complexities of international as well as regional and national legislation governing the disposal of hazardous and noxious ...
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GARRETS IMPLEMENTS FREE RANGE EGG POLICY
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Garrets International Limited, the London‐based marine contract catering company, is introducing a free range egg policy onboard the fleets it manages to take account of changing public attitudes and pre‐empting EU rules set to come into force in 2012. Barry Samms of Garrets’ purchasing dept, who is overseeing this project, explained: “We supply more than 7.5 million eggs worldwide each year and we want all of these to be free range well ahead of the EU changes regarding chicken farming in 2012. We are introducing this new policy in the UK, Belgium, Holland and Germany and are finding our clients ...
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"GL Noble Denton" hires 700 technical experts
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Newly rebranded oil and gas service provider launched Over the next two years GL Noble Denton plans to hire more than 700 new technical personnel, engineers and marine operations specialists. GL Noble Denton is the newly rebranded technical service provider for the oil and gas industry with a comprehensive service portfolio combining former marine and offshore consultancy Noble Denton with GL's oil and gas division. GL Noble Denton is part of the GL Group and currently employs over 2,900 technical and operations specialists and experts in 54 offices throughout the globe. As an independent advisor, GL Noble Denton is a ...
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VIKING celebrates 50 years of saving and protecting people at sea
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
2010 marks the year in which VIKING Life-Saving Equipment can celebrate its 50th anniversary as a world leader in maritime and offshore safety equipment and servicing. Esbjerg, Denmark, February 1, 2010 – VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is proud to announce the company’s 50th Anniversary and the 50th Anniversary of its Chairman of the Board, Mr Tage Sørensen on February 1, 2010. The occasion will be celebrated at the company’s offices around the world, and with a grand reception to be held at VIKING’s headquarters in Esbjerg in Denmark on the day itself. 50 years in business has turned what started as ...
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Hellespont Progress Installs the Maritime Broadband C-BirdTM Antenna
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Hellespont Hammonia GmbH & Co. KG installed the Maritime Broadband LLC C-BirdTM system aboard the MT “Hellespont Progress” in December 2009. The installation represents a 90 day trial of the antenna, integrated with the iDirect 5100 modem, with global satellite services provided by Maritime Telecommunications Network, Miramar, FL. Hellespont will trial the system before committing to a 3 year agreement. Matthias Edler, Manager, Information Systems, noted that Maritime Broadband was selected because, “It was seen in the company that we must improve on our offer of modern communication tools to the vessel and particularly to the crew. From the technical ...
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NAMEPA’s Seminar Series, Environmental Intelligence in Shipping
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Please join your industry colleagues for the debut of NAMEPA’s Seminar Series, Environmental Intelligence in Shipping, being held on March 9th at the Marine Memorial Club in San Francisco, CA. The purpose of NAMEPA’s Seminar Series is to bring together stakeholders in the marines community to discuss concerns and actions that address marine environment protection. The goal of these discussions is to create greater awareness of the issues and the work that is being undertaken to mitigate potential problems, and to foster collaboration amongst the stakeholders. The March Seminar will focus on three areas of concern to the marine community, ...
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Latest from Hamworthy Newsletter
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
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Anti-Pirate Water Cannon Dazzles Combating Piracy Conference
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Anti-Pirate Cannon by UNIFIRE of Sweden As the Official Sponsor of the exclusive Combating Piracy conference held January 26-27 in Singapore, Unifire AB of Sweden dazzled an elite group of maritime industry leaders with the Unifire Anti-Pirate Water Cannon System or "APWCS". Participants and speakers at the event included ship owners and operators, ship captains, security officers, legal experts, naval officers and other government representatives. Unifire showcased its impressive system of advanced, stainless steel, high-pressure, remote-control water cannons. The cannons were networked together and each was controlled from an impressive remotely-located console, known as the Unifire Control System or "UCS". ...
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BISSO MARINE ANNOUNCES SAFETY AWARD WINNER
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
BISSO MARINE, a premier provider of energy and maritime support services, is proud to announce that Taylor King is the winner of the annual BISSO MARINE Safety Award Drawing. King was selected from a pool of 220 eligible employees.
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NOAA Takes Delivery of New Fisheries Survey Vessel
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Bell M. Shimada to support marine research on the West Coast. NOAA has taken delivery of Bell M. Shimada, the agency’s newest high-tech fisheries survey vessel. The NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada’s primary mission will be to study, monitor and collect data on a wide range of sea life and ocean conditions, primarily in U.S. waters from Washington state to southern California. The ship will also observe environmental conditions, conduct habitat assessments and survey fish, marine mammal, sea turtle and marine bird populations. The vessel is the fourth of a new class of ships designed to meet the NOAA Fisheries ...
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PRESIDENT’S FY 2011 BUDGET UNDERSCORES NEED FOR CONGRESS TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENSURE RELIABILITY, VITALITY OF AMERICA’S INLAND NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
On the heels of the release of the President’s FY 2011 budget, Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) is urging Congress to adopt a new comprehensive, consensus-based package of recommendations formulated by an industry and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers working group to ensure the continued vitality of the U.S. inland navigation system for the next 20 years. If adopted, these recommendations would better address the needs of the entire system and provide more dollars for greatly needed infrastructure improvements. This proposal is supported by industry and government as a way to fund the navigation system in lieu of the imposition of ...
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KVH to Open Singapore Office to Support Growing Asia Region and Commercial Sales
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
New office will enable KVH to expand mini-VSAT Broadband and TracVision satellite TV system sales, service and support in the region. In a move designed to support the global rollout of its mini-VSAT Broadbandsm high-speed communications network, KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) today announced plans to open its newest office in Singapore. Centered in a major hub for commercial shipping, KVH Singapore will enable the company to support the growing demand for KVH’s mini-VSAT Broadband and TracVision® satellite TV systems and services for the Asia region’s extensive maritime market. “We look forward to adding KVH Singapore to our worldwide sales ...
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