Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Maritime News

C.H. Robinson Worldwide to Acquire Phoenix International

Sep 25, 2012

C.H. Robinson Worldwide to acquire Phoenix International for $571.5 million in cash & about $63.5 million in newly-issued C.H. Robinson stock. Founded in 1905, C.

Halt Arctic Oil Drilling Urges UK Parliamentary Committee

Sep 25, 2012

The Environmental Audit Committee has published the report of its inquiry into Protecting the Arctic. The Environmental Audit Committee calls for a halt on oil

New Offshore Turbine Service Catamaran Joins CTruck Fleet

Sep 25, 2012

The third CTruk 20T multi-purpose catamaran to join the expanding Offshore Turbine Services fleet is now operational on the London Array. The new vessel, named Admiral P,

Favorites Bested in World Class Sailing Trophy Race

Sep 25, 2012

Pine Bros Trophy favorites media mogul Ted Turner & "Mr. America's Cup" Dennis Conner, were beaten by Dennis Williams' 'Victory '83 Team'. In a competition featuring

Siem Car Carriers at Houston Texas Break Bulk Expo

Sep 25, 2012

Siem Car Carriers to exhibit at upcoming Breakbulk Americas Transportation Conference & Exhibition. Siem Car Carriers operates a transpacific liner service, specializing in the movement of cars,

Rolls-Royce to Sell Tidal Generation Ltd to Alstom

Sep 25, 2012

The sale is expected to complete within the next few months, subject to closing conditions. About Tidal Generation Ltd. (TGL)     1.    Rolls-Royce will sell TGL to Alstom UK Holdings Ltd,

DP World Orders Operating System for Jebel Ali Terminal

Sep 25, 2012

CyberLogitec, a Korea-based IT company to provide its OPUS Terminal Operating System (TOS) for Terminal 3, at the expanding port complex. OPUS TOS has modules

Pains Wessex's New MOB Device Inspires Strong Interest

Sep 25, 2012

The preview of the new Manoverboard (MOB) Mark 9 at SMM 2012 drew strong interest among the commercial and leisure shipping sectors. The life-saving device was

US Coast Guard Hero Wins AFRAS Gold Medal

Sep 25, 2012

The Association for Rescue at Sea, Inc. (AFRAS) will hold its annual awards ceremony and reception on 4 October 2012 on Capitol Hill. The event will be co-hosted by the Honorable Howard Coble,

Troy Container Line Partners with Spain's International Forwarding

Sep 25, 2012

Troy Container Line, one the world’s largest American-owned NVOCCs, announce a new partnership with International Forwarding S.L. (IFS) of Spain. Founded in

Panama Canal Expansion 5-Year Update

Sep 25, 2012

Five years ago, the Panama Canal Expansion broke ground at Paraiso Hill & the latest update shows progress estimated at 44.5%. "The Panama Canal Expansion Program is moving forward at a good pace.

High Availability on the High Seas

Sep 25, 2012

ETHERNET Controller helps Shipbuilders Meet ABS Network Redundancy Requirements Safety-critical tasks place exacting demands on the performance, capability and availability of shipboard controls.

The New Normal for GOM Offshore Vessels?

Sep 25, 2012

Offshore vessels in the Gulf of Mexico have become more energy efficient in recent years and are polluting less because of changes in engines, bunker fuels and building materials.

Visual Communications and Maritime Safety

Sep 25, 2012

Safety Labeling: Communicating Risk; Ensuring Compliance Working on the high seas exposes all marine workers to life-and-death situations that landlocked individuals rarely face.

Postal Service to Honor Barge Fleeting

Sep 25, 2012

U.S. Postal Service to dedicate Earthscapes Forver stamps to include "Barge Fleeting," an aerial view of towing vessels.   WHAT: The United States Postal Service

Who is Leading Environmental Change?

Sep 25, 2012

In the marine industry, we have key interests in direct conflict with each other. For example, the shipowner wants a solid return on investment for the lifetime

Signal Invests in the Future

Sep 25, 2012

Signal invests $40m in Orange, TX shipyard; Building ATBs currently for Kirby Ocean Tranporation Co. A ubiquitous presence in the Gulf of Mexico ship construction and repair market is Mobile, Ala.

NSRP: U.S. Navy, Industry Partner for Research

Sep 25, 2012

Navy, Industry partner for research; sharing costs, risks, and rewards to reduce total ownership costs .   America’s shipyards are fierce competitors, but they can also be close collaborators.

HMAA Introduces Fast Track Arbitration Rules

Sep 25, 2012

Houston Maritime Arbitrators Association has introduced additional rules providing for Fast Track Arbitration. HMAA recognizes that the cost of arbitration can

ABB to Enable Remote Control of Ship-to-Shore Cranes

Sep 25, 2012

Remote control of cranes improves productivity and working ergonomics in new Maasvlakte 2 container terminals; will be first in Europe to operate without a driver on board ABB,

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