Brent Crude Falls Below US$98
Brent crude dropped below $98 a barrel on Thursday, falling for the sixth straight session, as worries about ample supply and weak demand, which have dragged prices to 17-month lowsâŚ
Statoilâs Fast-tracks Oil & Gas Production
Statoilâs fast-track development projects are increasing the companyâs and partnersâ oil and gas production through a combination of standardised subsea developmentâŚ
Rolls-Royce Propulsion Systems for New Finnlines Ferries
Rolls-Royce says it has won a contract to install its efficient Promas Lite propulsion system on two vessels for ferry operator Finnlines. Promas Lite is an integratedâŚ
Lowrance in Exclusive Partnership with Skeeter Boats
Lowrance, a world-leading brand in fishing electronics since 1957â announced today its exclusive partnership with Skeeter Performance Fishing Boats. Lowrance HDSâŚ
Kvaerner Taking Advice on Strategic Growth Alternatives
Kvaerner says it is exploring new strategic opportunities to further strengthen its business and has retained Greenhill & Co. International LLP to advise on evaluating all strategic alternatives.
Technip Awarded Subsea Contract in the Gulf of Mexico
Technip was awarded by Deep Gulf Energy II LLC a lump sum contract for the development of the Kodiak field, located in Mississippi Canyon Blocks 727 and 771, in the Gulf of MexicoâŚ
SUNY Maritime Ranked a Top 10 US Public College
The State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College says it has been ranked sixth in public colleges in the North Region by U.S. News & World Report in theâŚ
State of American Shipbuilding is Strong: Shipbuilders Council
Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) informs that The House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation held a hearing today on Americaâs domestic maritimeâŚ
Crowley Gets Small-Scale NFTA LNG Supply License
Crowley Maritime Corp. informs that its subsidiary Carib Energy LLC has been granted a 20-year, small-scale U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) export license for the supplyâŚ
Konecranes Appoints Juha Pankakoski as CDO
Juha Pankakoski (47) has been appointed Chief Digital Officer of Konecranes Plc. He will be responsible for all Information Systems and the overall Process Architecture of Konecranes.
PGS Completes Fleet Adjustment
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA announced today that it has implemented further steps to streamline operations, reduce cost and capital expenditures and improve cash flow.
DoD Awards Two Ship Repair Contracts
The US Department of Defense informs it has awarded a contract to Brodogradiliste Viktor Lenac D.D., Rijeka, Croatia, for the 'USS Mount Whitney', and a contractâŚ
Rickmers Shipmanagement Get DNV GL '5-Star' Recognition
DNV GL inform that Torsten Schramm, COO Division Germany, Middle East & Asia at DNV GL presented the certificate to Björn Sprotte, Global Head of Maritime ServicesâŚ
Newest Sub-chapter of WISTA Inaugurated in Kochi
The newst subâchapter of Womenâs International Shipping and Trading Association â was inaugurated in Kochi on the 29th of August 2014, making it the fifth chapter in the country.
New SENER Directors for Asia and Pacific
SENER has strengthened its presence in Asia with new appointments to head its local premises. The Company has appointed Alfonso Cebollero as new Regional Director for Asia and PacificâŚ
Nigeria Cadets Train at Havyard Shipyard, Norway
Havyard inform that Marine Platforms Limited, which will soon be taking over a ship from the Norway-based shipbuider, has sent five of its cadets to Havyard as part of their training programme.
CGG Nets Quartet of BroadSeis-BroadSource Marine Contracts
French Firm CGG announced today that it has been awarded contracts for the 3D seismic acquisition of four major surveys using its BroadSeisTM with BroadSourceTM, marine broadband technology.
Date for Diary: BlueTech & Blue Economy Summit & Expo
The Maritime Alliance promotes the 6th Annual event Novemeber 12-13, 2014 at the McMillin Companies Event Center in San Diego, CA as a unique opportunity to understand trendsâŚ
Seattle Seahawks Adopt USCG 13th District
The Seattle Seahawks organization formally adopted the U.S. Coast Guard 13th District during a ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Tuesday. Rear Adm. Richard Gromlich, commander of the Coast Guard 13th District, accepted the honor from the Air Force 446th Airlift Wing, last yearâs honored unit. More than a dozen Seahawks players and members of the teamâs cheerleading squad, the Seagals, met with hundreds of military members, signed autographs and posed for photographs.
Kelvin Hughes Debuts Port Security Products
Kelvin Hughes is displaying its new combined camera and radar Single Mast Solution (SMS) at SMM 2014 in Hamburg from September 9-12. The company is also demonstrating the associated CxEye display software which provides intuitive command and control for the system. Responding to the market need for a rapidly deployable, all-weather, port and harbor security radar and multi-optioned electro-optical systemâŚ
