Energy industry representatives on Tuesday asked the government agency responsible for leasing offshore lands for drilling to expedite and even expand an environmental impact study of the effects of seismic surveying off the Atlantic coast. That work will allow geological data to be collected in an
Somali pirates have hijacked a Liberian-owned bulk carrier with 21 Filipino crew on board, the European Union Naval Force confirmed on Wednesday. EU Naval Force spokesman John Harbour said the Panamanian- flagged Voc Daisy, with a dead weight of 47,183 tonnes, was hijacked on Wednesday in the Gulf o
CMA CGM announced the delivery of the CMA CGM Figaro, 8500 teu containership built by Samsung Heavy Industry. The CMA CGM Figaro is registered in France and will sail under the French flag (RIF).
Holland America Line has appointed Gerald Bernhoft as director, Mariner Society, managing the premium line’s relationship and marketing with its past guests. He will report to Judy Palmer, vice president, marketing communications. Bernhoft will oversee the Mariner Society, supporting the extensive M
Opponents of a massive cargo terminal along North Carolina’s coast have filed a complaint challenging the conclusions of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study recommending that state and federal officials move forward with a feasibility study… [mappress] Source:wral,April 21,2010;
A new Chinese canal project should strengthen Wuhan’s role as a shipping hub in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, according to David Lammie of Yangtze Business Services. The new project is a 67km-long canal from the mid section of the Yangtze River to a tributary that connects with the centra
A new Chinese canal project should strengthen Wuhan’s role as a shipping hub in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, according to David Lammie of Yangtze Business Services. The new project is a 67km-long canal from the mid section of the Yangtze River… [mappress] Source:worldnews,April 21,2010;
Tsakos Energy Navigation is reportedly close to signing a contract worth US$620 million for a new ultra-deepwater drillship, to be built at a South Korean yard. The order will be placed on condition that Tsakos firms up a five-year time-charter with a national oil company.
On Friday 2 April 2010 Mr. R.J. Lopez Ramirez (Managing Director CPA/CPT) accepted on behalf of Kompania di Tou Korsou (KTK) the successful delivery of the Damen Stan Tug 4011 “Orca VI” in the port of Tanjung Perak, Surabaya, Indonesia. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Mrs. Alexis Daou (Chairma
LM Glasfiber announced today that it is changing its name to LM Wind Power. The company has also taken the opportunity to update its whole brand presentation and corporate identity presenting a new logo to go with the name.
SEAFORD — The Nanticoke River is one of Delmarva’s natural jewels, its sparkling waters playing host to wildlife, fishermen and boaters. It also is a crucial commercial route for businesses hauling grain, stone, fertilizer, fuel oil and other materials from the Chesapeake Bay upriver to Seaford… [ma
Over the course of the last two years, one of the top priorities for Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has been safety, not only of employees, but also of the customers who operate Cat® and MaK marine engines around the world every day. Internally, Caterpillar facilities are measured monthly by safet
Coinciding with Spanish trade body ANEN’s conference last Thursday, the newly appointed head of marine, Isabel Durantez, has addressed its members to announce a major review of recreational marine legislation in Spain. Ex-magistrate Durantez started her talk by admitting the current existence of mul
HARVEY CEDARS — Contractors for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expect to have all the dredging and sand replacement for the ongoing beach replenishment project completed by mid-June… [mappress] Source:app,April 21,2010;
