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On February 13, the two new RAstar 3200 escort tugs SST Grizzly and SST Orca for SAAM SMIT TOWAGE CANADA Inc. (SST Canada) were the toasts of a blessing ceremony in Vancouver Harbor.Designed by Robert Allan Ltd and built at Cheoy Lee Shipyards, these two significant additions to the SST Canada fleet were showcased to guests aboard the luxury harbor cruising vessel Pacific Yacht. Distinguished guests for the evening included local First Nations leaders, valued customers and trusted suppliers…

As the offshore oil and gas industry continues to rebound, so will the demand for dynamic positioning technology and services. The annual Dynamic Positioning Conference provides an annual forum for discussion and for exchange of knowledge, experience, new technology and technical know-how associated with the use, evolving technology and application of dynamic positioning. Each year, the conference continues to attract DP professionals from around the world as well as DP manufacturers and service companies who will be exhibiting their products and services.

Executive claims 'Carnival Triumph', 'Carnival Splendor' & even 'Costa Condordia' are but the "Tip of the Iceberg". World City America Inc., president, Stephanie Gallagher asks when will U.S. politicians and reporters ask the right questions about this non-U.S. industry? American passengers account for over 90 percent of the revenues earned by over 150 foreign-flag cruise ships sailing out of U.S. ports. It's a $40 billion-a-year industry that competes unfairly with American hotels, resorts, casinos and convention facilities. "Unfairly" because it is exempt from U.S. safety, environmental and labor regulations. It does not pay U.S. corporate taxes on its profits, and it is not required to hire American officers or crew.

The  Roseway, one of the tall ships that visited Savannah recently as part of the Tall Ships Challenge, has chosen the city  as a permanent port of call. Roseway is part of the  World Ocean School, which in conjunction with The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, Wednesday announced its new home at The Westin Savannah Harbor Marina. Roseway will maintain her winter and summer ports in St. Croix and Boston, and will dock in Savannah for approximately six weeks in the transition periods which occur twice a year.

AVEVA (LSE: AVV), specializing in engineering design and information management solutions for the plant, power and marine industries will host its 2011 AVEVA World North America User Conference November 29 - December 1 at the Westin New Orleans Canal Place Hotel in New Orleans, LA. This year's conference theme is "Joined Up Thinking," AVEVA's collaborative concept that enables a more efficient way to design, engineer and build industrial, offshore and marine assets. The event will give AVEVA software users a chance to meet and speak with fellow delegates across a wide spectrum of industries, and with AVEVA executives and technical experts who will be on hand to answer questions  important user issues. U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Brian R.

Sept. 11-15 conference to also spotlight Port of Seattle’s centennial anniversary. Against the backdrop of one of the USA’s busiest and most picturesque working waterfronts, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) -representing seaports throughout the Western Hemisphere - will hold its 100th Annual Convention, Sept. 11-15, in Seattle. “We’re thrilled to be holding our 100th Annual Convention and Expo in Seattle, which last hosted it 22 years ago and, prior to that, during the Port of Seattle’s 10th anniversary in 1921,” said Kurt Nagle, AAPA’s president and CEO. “Throughout the week-long business program, attendees will hear from top government…

AVEVA Inc. has announced its 2011 AVEVA World North America User Conference, which will take place November 29–December 1 at the Westin New Orleans Canal Place Hotel in New Orleans, LA. The conference aims to deliver product expertise that will empower technical knowledge and enhance skills, which can then be applied in real-world environments. This year’s theme is ‘Joined up thinking’ and targets engineers and designers who operate AVEVA software in Engineering, Procurement and Construction companies (EPCs) and Owner Operators in the plant and shipbuilding industries. For more information on the 2011 User Conference, including online registration and agenda, visit: http://www.cvent.com/events/aveva-world-north-america-user-conference/event-summary-b21d31e590bb425d86f8fcc10fed516c.aspx

Corvus Energy, harnessing the power of large format lithium-ion battery systems for marine propulsion, will spotlight its proprietary technology at the International Tug & Salvage (ITS 2010) Conference May 17-21 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, B.C. The conference marks the world debut of the BRAtt class training tugs, the first of which will feature Richmond, B.C.-based Corvus Energy’s battery and management system utilized as the house power bank. This direct diesel-powered version, will be available for demonstration to ITS registrants.

The world’s foremost gathering of professionals in naval architecture, marine engineering and marine sciences will take place October 21-23 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island when the Society of Naval Architects and Engineers (SNAME) hosts its 2009 Annual Meeting and Expo. Early registration discounts of up to $200 are available until September 23. “Over 90 percent of attendees responding to our post-2008 annual meeting and expo survey said the technical program was the best value in the industry for quality and content and the opportunity to network was an excellent way to build relationships leading to success,” said Nancy Ostin, SNAME Director of Membership and Marketing.

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that its Annual Pacific Area Awards Dinner will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 in San Francisco. In conjunction with the Coast Guard Foundation’s 40th anniversary celebration of service to the United States Coast Guard, the gala will honor the heroic efforts of Coast Guard men and women in the Pacific area over the past year. Guest speakers will include Master of Ceremonies James Gabbert, radio and television broadcast legend; Ron Landmann, former customs representative to the Organized Crime…

The Board of Governors of the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) and organizers of the popular CMA Shipping maritime conference and exhibition have announced the dates for the Shipping 2004 event: March 22, 23 and 24, 2004. opportunities. focused on doing business. members of the industry for members of the industry. all work with. and, while here, to be able to do business. business in the United States. world. networking environment.

The Connecticut Maritime Association announces that Frank Tsao has been named the 2002 recipient of the Association’s prestigious Commodore Award. Frank Tsao, Group Chairman of IMC Group of Companies based in Hong Kong, joins a long and distinguished list of maritime executives to have received the Award, which is given each year to a member of the international maritime community who has demonstrated leadership and commitment to the business. Donald Frost, president of the Association stated, “Mr. Tsao has provided the international maritime community with quality service and enthusiastic leadership since he entered it. Mr. Tsao and…

Planning has begun for Mari-Tech 2001, scheduled to be held June 20 - 22, 2001, at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, BC, under the sponsorship of the Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering, (CIMarE), Vancouver Branch. The size of the newly redeveloped Bayshore will allow the trade show to grow, and a floating boat show will run concurrently with other events, showcasing vessels that reflect the subject matter of the Technical Paper program. The theme of the conference, Marine Challenges in the New Millennium, will be broken down into four sub-themes: High Speed Vessels, Megayacht Design and Construction , Trends in Commercial, Naval and Docking Tug Design, Marine Maintenance and Operational Challenges.

Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) USA announced that Lois K. Zabrocky of Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG) will be the keynote speaker at its 2nd Annual Luncheon in Stamford, CT. The luncheon is being held in conjunction with this year’s Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Shipping 2007 Conference. The luncheon will be held on Monday, March 19 at the Westin Stamford Hotel. Lois K. Zabrocky was appointed head of OSG’s International Product Carrier Strategic Business Unit in September 2005. In this role she oversees the company’s international product carrier business which includes Panamax and Handysize tankers that transport petroleum products.

Torben G. Jensen, Chairman & CEO of The Clipper Group, has been named this week as the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Commodore for the year 2006. Jensen follows a succession of maritime industry leaders as Commodore. The Award will be presented to Mr. Jensen on March 22. The Award is given each year to a person in the international maritime industry who has contributed to the growth and development of the industry. Jensen who is currently the Chairman & CEO of The Clipper Group has had a distinguished career in the maritime industry, with over 45 years experience. Jensen started his career in shipping in 1959 as a trainee in his native country of Denmark. In 1972 he and an ex-colleague set-up Armada Shipping Aps., Denmark.

Marine surveyors and related professionals serving yacht and small craft, hull and machinery, and cargo industries will gather September 28-30 in Vancouver, BC, at The National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) holds its 35th Annual National Marine Conference West. The theme for the conference is Safety and Security. "There's no better time than the present for the marine industry to explore these issues," said NAMS President Ron Reisner. Collision of an Inland River Tow with a Bridge - Part One - Ed Shearer, NAMS-CMS, President & Owner of Shearer & Associates, Inc. Lightering & Salvage of a Capsized Tank Barge - Part Two - Ed Shearer, NAMS-CMS, President & Owner of Shearer & Associates, Inc.

Bringing together a diverse group of individuals within the maritime industry, the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA), plans to host its annual Trade Show and Conference from March 17-19, 2003 at the Westin Stamford Hotel in Stamford, Conn. Touting a "fragile freight market, a contentious geo-political environment, commodity deflation and criminal environmental prosecutions," as some of the reasons for the current demanding state of the shipbuilding marketplace, CMA plans to produce its largest ever exhibition, which will focus on a discussion of ideas and issues, that will aim to tackle some of the most critical and pertinent issues in today's shipbuilding industry.

The annual Ship Production Symposium had as many as 600 attendees, many from the shipbuilding and repair industry, academia and government, gathered at Boston’s Westin Copley Place hotel for the September 25-26 event. concurrently with the Symposium.. Evidence of considerable interest in and support for the shipbuilding/repair industry and the NSRP collaboration was seen in not only the size of the crowd in attendance, but also in its composition. all the Nation’s largest shipyards were joined by top officials from the Defense Department, U. S. Navy, Maritime Administration and American Bureau of Shipping. repair industry’s importance to the Nation, and cited valuable advances in the industry that have been made possible through the government/industry collaboration enabled by NSRP.