Wednesday, February 08, 2012 Maritime News

This Day in Naval History - February 8th

Feb 08, 2012

From the Navy News Service:   1862 - A Union joint amphibious force captures Roanoke Island, N.C., opening the entire North Carolina coast to the Federals.

Ready to Lift 370 Tons in 10 Minutes

Feb 08, 2012

A newly developed hydraulic lifting yoke from Danish based Fyns Kran Udstyr has been tested in the world’s largest offshore wind turbine park, London Array. The

Mack Manufacturing Hydraulic Grab

Feb 08, 2012

From heavy and oversize structural iron to loose steel turnings, Mack Manufacturing has the right solution to every material handling requirement.   The Mack

Tool Conserves Paint, Simplifies Pouring

Feb 08, 2012

Snap N Save Paint Can Transfer System Saves Paint And Eliminates Mess With A Uniquely Designed Lid and Spout. Created to improve the way paint is poured and saved,

Sea Star Names New President

Feb 08, 2012

Veteran in Puerto Rico trade accepts top leadership role for Sea Star Line.   Industry veteran, Peter Keller has been named president of Sea Star Line. Keller

SUNY Maritime's 7th Annual Groundhog Day

Feb 08, 2012

Global Business and Transportation Department’s Cutting Edge Issues in Shipping Conference.   It was a good day for New York City’s most famous groundhog, Staten Island Chuck.

RINA's Logmarin Converts VLCC

Feb 08, 2012

Vale uses Logmarin to develop the world’s largest floating bulk terminal.   Genoa-based Logmarin Advisors, part of the RINA Group, has enabled Brazil’s Vale SA

GE Gas Turbine-Powered Patrol Boats Complete Sea Trials

Feb 08, 2012

GE LM500 Gas Turbine-Powered PK(X) Patrol Boats Successfully Complete Sea Trials.   GE Marine reports successful performance of its LM500 aeroderivative gas turbines

Technip Nets Petrobras Equipment Agreement

Feb 08, 2012

Technip was awarded a 5-year frame agreement contract from Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) for the supply of around 1,400 kilometers of flexible pipes.   The

MHI System Enhances Stability, Reduces Risk

Feb 08, 2012

MHI Develops System to Enhance Damage Stability of Ships To Reduce Capsizing Risk: Response to Revised SOLAS Convention; First Order for Vessel with New System Placed by Nippon Shipping.

Teekay to Offer 15m Shares

Feb 08, 2012

Teekay Tankers Ltd. (NYSE:TNK) announced today that it plans to offer 15,000,000 shares of Class A common stock of the Company in a public offering. Teekay Tankers

Diana Shipping Takes Delivery of Newcastlemax Bulk Carrier

Feb 08, 2012

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX) took delivery of the newly-built m/v "Los Angeles", a Newcastlemax dry bulk carrier of 206,104 dwt that was contracted in April 2010.

TOTE, Inc.: The New look of American Shipping Group

Feb 08, 2012

On January 1, 2012 American Shipping Group underwent a dramatic transformation. The company, formerly known as ASG, became TOTE, Inc., and experienced a makeover in logo, look and structure.

GL Renewables Certification Appoints VP

Feb 08, 2012

GL Renewables Certification appointed Rüdiger Urhahn as Vice President Project Management & Sales, with responsibility for worldwide customer management in the area of certification services,

Containership Alliance Launches Asia-Europe Service

Feb 08, 2012

Members of the G6 Alliance announced today that their groundbreaking cooperation in Asia-Europe container shipping will begin operation in the first week of March – one month ahead of schedule.

Jotun Passes IMO PSPC for COT Tests

Feb 08, 2012

Jotun reports that it successfully completed testing of coating systems consistent with the new IMO PSPC rules for cargo oil tanks (COT), scheduled to come into force next year.

ADIL Inks Oil & Gas Contract with Iona

Feb 08, 2012

Energy consultancy ADIL announces six-figure contract win with Iona Energy.   ADIL, the Aberdeen-based independent energy consultancy, announces a £500,000 contract win with oil and gas company,

Purfresh Technology Notches Record Year

Feb 08, 2012

Purfresh Achieves Fifth Consecutive Year of Record Growth for its Ocean Transport Technology. With its new CE mark, Purfresh accelerates production of its new Purfresh

BSEE, NOAA Enhance Response Mapping

Feb 08, 2012

BSEE and NOAA to complete Arctic oil spill response mapping tool. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

ABS Nautical systems Expands Again

Feb 08, 2012

ABS Nautical Systems Expands Presence in Europe and the Middle East.   ABS Nautical Systems has signed five new contracts in Europe and the Middle East. These

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