Workers this week began removing almost 50,000 cubic yards of sand from Wiggins Pass in northern Collier County, helping boaters better … BY ANDREA STETSON (news-press) [mappress] Source: news-press, February 27, 2011;
Fulfilling one of the Chapora fishermen’s long-pending demands, the government has tendered the work of dredging the mouth of the Chapora… (timesofindia) [mappress] Source: timesofindia, February 27, 2011;
Apache Corporation announced the appointments of Rod Eichler to president and chief operating officer, and Roger Plank to president and chief corporate officer. John Crum, who served as co-chief operating officer and president — North America, is leaving the company to become chief executive officer
Shri S V Rao has taken charge as Director Exploration, ONGC today. He has over three and a half decades of experience in Exploration and Exploitation of Oil and Gas fields covering the entire gamut of Field Exploration, Well site investigations, Geological & Geophysical assessment. Shri S V Rao was
Chinese banks may finance Greek shipping companies building vessels at one of China’s shipbuilders with up to 10 billion dollars (7.25 billion euros). This is what Chinese bank representatives said this week after meeting with Maritime Affairs, Islands and Fisheries Minster Yiannis Diamantidis in Ch
The Spanish embassy is closely following the difficulties faced by Spanish fishing companies in the port of Montevideo, some of which have decided to stop operating in Uruguay. The issue according to Spanish diplomatic sources in Montevideo could be considered (out of agenda) with Uruguay’s Foreign
Navios Maritime Holdings increased EBITDA by almost 64 percent to US$339 million and net income by 127 percent to $154 million for 2010. “The shipping industry is going through transition at a time when there is healthy underlying demand for mineral and grain commodities and crude oil globally,” com
There needs to be more focus on emerging technologies and manufacturing in order to boost the number of green jobs in the UK, shadow energy… (womenintechnology) [mappress] Source: womenintechnology, February 25, 2011
The order, worth 30 million euros, includes cables, accessories and installation. Nexans, worldwide expert in the cable industry, has been awarded a contract by DONG Energy, based in Fredericia, Denmark, to supply the submarine cables and related accessories for the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm. The or
Crude oil shipments from Libya, the world’s 12th largest exporter, have almost halted as reduced production, a lack of staff at ports and security concerns due to violence take their toll, industry sources said on Friday. A violent uprising against leader Muammar Gaddafi’s 41-year rule has deterred
The Port of Los Angeles became the first in the country to plug in three different cruise lines to shoreside electrical power, reducing pollution in the area, it was announced Thursday. The Alternative Maritime Power system developed for the World Cruise Center is capable of delivering up to 40 mega
In response to growing demand for maxi yacht designs, Zuccon International Project is drawing on years of experience in the field to strategically expand its staff and set up an in-house team dedicated specifically to research and development in the area of maxi-yacht designs.
Prosecutors in South Korea charged five suspected Somali pirates with attempted murder in the hijacking of a South Korean ship last month. The hijackers were captured after South Korean special forces stormed the Samho Jewelry Jan. 21. During the rescue, the ship’s captain was shot and injured and e
DEME’s revenue was up sharply at €1,801 million, representing 28% growth over the €1,403 million recorded in 2009. The strong increase in revenue generated in Europe is attributable to the execution of major contracts, including the construction of the London Gateway container terminal in the United
