 | China Threatens Looting Treasure Hunters in S. China Sea
China state media said on Friday that will be actively pursuing individuals looking for treasure to loot from sunken ancient merchant vessels on the South China Sea without governmental permission and oversight. According to the Hainan province's Cultural Heritage Bureau, there are 48 cultural relic sites in Xisha which...
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 | One Dead, 1200+ Rescued from Ferry Fire off Egypt
Passengers were sent into a panic when a ferry in the Red Sea travelling from Jordan to Egypt caught on fire on Thursday. One man so far has died from the blaze. Jordanian state news agency, Petra, reported that more than 1,246 passengers escaped the fire stricken Pella, leaving 27 people injured, and one man died from...
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 | Join the Discussion - MarEx's LinkedIn Group About to Hit 17,000
Maritime Executive’s Linkedin group has grown to 16,964 members, making it one of the most influential business social media groups today in the industry. Maritime Executive membership is certified by the Linkedin organization and all applicants are screened by the MarEx staff to ensure only...
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 | Girls in Double World Record Bid to Row Across Atlantic Unaided and Raise £1m
Six ordinary girls are launching an extraordinary endeavour ‒ to row the Atlantic unaided in a double world record attempt. Competing to become the fastest female crew and the first six-woman crew to achieve the feat, the team will row 3,000 miles from the Canary Isles to Barbados. The monumental Row For Freedom...
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 | Subcommittee Hearing Talks Lessons Learned From Latest Deepwater Horizon Investigations
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, chaired by U.S. Rep. Frank A. LoBiondo (R-NJ), held a hearing to review the latest investigations into the causes of the BP DEEPWATER HORIZON oil spill and the Coast Guard response to it. The following is Chairman LoBiondo’s opening statement: “The BP...
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 | “To Sail the Gulf of Aden is Like Playing Russian Roulette”
Christian Colombo, a former French Navy sailor and his wife were on their way to fulfil their dream. They were sailing to see the world in their yacht, the SY TRIBAL KAT until this dream was destroyed in the most traumatic way. The TRIBAL KAT was attacked by Somali suspect criminals off the coast of Yemen while passing through...
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 | Coast Guard Monitors Power Plant Pollution in Great Lakes
Coast Guard pollution responders, working in cooperation with federal and state agencies, are continuing to oversee the environmental response this afternoon to Monday’s landslide in Oak Creek, Wis. Monday morning, a landslide occurred on the south side of the bluff adjacent to the We Energies Power Plant in Oak Creek...
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 | Naval Base San Diego Receives GreenGov Award from Commander in Chief
Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) received the 2011 GreenGov Presidential Award for excellence in incorporating sustainable practices and principles into daily base operations Nov. 1. There were more than 300 submissions from federal agencies, and the base was chosen as one of two finalists. The GreenGov Presidential...
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 | VIKING Aids Flood Victims in Thailand
A world-leading manufacturer of safety equipment, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, is providing aid to residents in Thailand. The country is in the middle of the worst flooding in more than 50 years. It has killed over 300 persons, displaced another 100,000 and caused widespread damage to homes and...
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 | Deepwater Oil & Gas Operations Workshop Held by BSEE
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement's (BSEE) today concluded a two-day workshop that brought together experts from the oil and gas industry, and drilling and supply contractors to share information and insights on the effects of water depth on oil and gas operations. This type of information sharing was recommended by...
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 | Solar Hybrid Post Panamax Supertanker, The "Emax Deliverance"
SCOD presents Deliverance, a DynaWing Solar Hybrid Supertanker that qualifies as the largest and by far the greenest post panamax vessel to be built and as such the most economical form of crude oil transport to and from any part of the globe. To reduce fuel consumption and GHG emissions by up to 75% this superior fluid dynamic...
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 | HB Rentals Secures Major North Sea Contract
Global offshore accommodation specialist HB Rentals has been awarded a contract worth approximately half a million pounds to supply two salvage barges with offshore accommodation and accessories in the North Sea. HB Rentals will provide a salvage vessel with a full rental package including eight 3ft x 11ft A60 servery/mess...
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 | Topaz Announces US$ 380 Million Financing Initiative
UAE-based Topaz Energy and Marine, a leading oilfield services multinational and subsidiary of Renaissance Services, has announced a US$ 380 million financing initiative, led by Standard Chartered Bank and DVB Bank. The initiative will involve both regional and international lenders in a refinancing deal that features...
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 | Challenges in the Shipping & Financial Markets Today Webinar, November 8, 2011
Capital Link Hosts Webinar on Challenges in Today's Shipping & Financial Markets Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at 11:00 AM
PRESENTED BY ABN AMRO, Knight Capital...
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 | NMRA Officers and Board Members Elected
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) has elected its 2011-2012 officers and board members. One new officer and three new board members are joining the association's leadership group. Chris Kelly of Waters & David Co., New Orleans, Louisiana, is now president. Kathy Munzinger of Munzinger...
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 | Swire Pacific Offshore Takes Delivery of New Vessels
Swire Pacific Offshore ("SPO") took delivery in Qingdao, Mainland China of the last two of eight new "P" Class Anchor Handling Tug Supply ("AHTS") vessels, Pacific Python and Pacific Porpoise, built by Qingdao Qianjin Shipyard, marking the successful completion of the major part of an ongoing fleet...
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