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Italy's ENI in Kazakahstan Shipyard Joint Project
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev & Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni consulted in Astana during the VII Kazernergy Eurasian Forum. During the meeting, described as cordial and constructive, Eni's CEO shared the…
People & Company News
China Shipyards Deliver Drill Rig, Bulk Carrier
COSCO Corporation (Singapore) announce delivery of vessels by its subsidiaries Nantong Shipyard & Guandong Shipyard in China. COSCO (Nantong) Shipyard Co., Ltd has delivered its new build deep water semi-submersible…
Shipbuilding
American Company to Modernize Historic Iraq Port
North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH) agrees to modernize Maqal Port, located in Basra’s urban center on the Shatt al Arab waterway. The formal agreement is between Iraq’s Ministry of Transportation, the General…
Contracts
DNV Introduce Seismic Vessel Notation
DNV has developed a class notation for seismic vessels in consultation with key industry players, WesternGeco, PGS and Fugro-Geoteam. The need to have enhanced redundancy and proper deck arrangements to ensure continuous…
Technology
New North American Maritime Personnel Recruitment Agency
Flagship Maritime Recruiting focuses on servicing the needs of maritime companies in the USA and Canada. Flagship Maritime Recruiting is founded by shipping professionals and augmented by specialists in the recruitment…
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Propane Outboard Motor 'Breakthrough Award' for Lehr
Popular Mechanics award Lehr Inc. a 2012 Breakthrough Award for the first ever OEM propane-fueled outboard motors. The Popular Mechanics Magazine Breakthrough Awards, now their eighth year, recognize the innovators and…
Technology
Charterers Take Lead in Contracting Most Fuel-efficient Vessels
Cargill, Huntsman Corp. & UNIPEC UK who combined charter over 350 million tonnes of commodities annually decide to charter only eco-friendly ships. Cargill, one of the world's leading international transporters…
Contracts
New Report Reveals World Fish Stocks Crisis
Head of international ocean conservation organization, Oceana, responds to alarming new report on the status of the world's fisheries. Andrew F. Sharpless, CEO of Oceana, issues the following statement about a new…
People & Company News
NSRP Approves Twelve US Navy-Related R&D Projects
National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) approves US$1.8-million for 12 new cost-reducing projects. The NSRP Executive Control Board selected 12 new research and development projects for award as part of the…
Shipbuilding
Hull Coatings Standard Called For by Manufacturer
International Paint, BMT ARGOSS, & NAPA urge IMO committee to develop measurement standards for paint energy-saving & eco claims. International Paint, part of AkzoNobel, the global paints and coatings company, alongside…
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'Rena' Owners Reach Financial Settlement with NZ Government
The New Zealand Government & Daina Shipping Company settle amount due arising from the container ship's grounding on 5, October 2011. Keith Manch, Director of Maritime New Zealand, confirmed that Daina Shipping Company…
Legal
Singapore Container Terminal S$3.5-billion Expansion
SA Singapore Terminals (PSA) invests in infrastructure & the latest port technology to develop Phases 3 and 4 of its Pasir Panjang Terminal (PPT). PPT Phases 3 and 4 will feature an automated container yard equipped with…
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Courageous Chinese Crew Wins Inmarsat-sponsored Award
A cargo vessel operated by China Navigation Company helped rescue 246 people & wins a Lloyd's List Global Award sponsored by Inmarsat. The Amver Assisted Rescue at Sea Award was presented by President of Inmarsat…
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Maersk Aspires to Arctic Year-round Drilling
Mærsk's oil drilling subsidiary is investing heavily in Arctic-ready drilling rigs, a move that is concerning environmental organisations. According to 'The Copenhagen Post' Maersk Drilling is going to be a key player in…
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