 | NATO Extends Counter Piracy Operations Until 2014
NATO has announced its recent agreement to extend the Alliance’s counter piracy naval operation, Ocean Shield, for an additional two years ending in 2014. The operation is based off the Horn of Africa in an effort to protect merchant traffic from pirate attacks. NATO has expressed its long-term commitment to battle the...
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 | Exxon Valdez Oil Tanker Sold For Scrap
23 years after causing the worst tanker spill in U.S. history, the Exxon Valdez has been sold for scrap. This infamous ship and disaster eventually led to the new designs for oil carriers. Renamed the Oriental Nicety, the vessel was sold for about $16 million to Global Marketing Systems Inc., a Maryland-based cash buyer of...
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 | U.S. Exempts 11 Countries From Iran Oil Sanctions
Iran is shouting victory as the United States has backed down with its decision to not penalize 11 countries that have bought Iranian oil. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced that Japan and 10 European Union countries would be safe from the impending economic sanctions to be imposed by the U.S. The reasoning behind this...
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 | NOAA Science Supports New York’s Offshore Energy Planning
Study provides mapping, analysis for renewable energy planning, offshore habitat protection A newly released NOAA study will help New York state officials make advances in managing their coastal waters and guiding future development of offshore wind energy projects. The study, |
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 | British Navy Frigate Denied Access to Peru Over Falkland Islands
Due to Peru’s long-standing argument with Britain over the Falkland Islands, the country has canceled a recent port call by a British navy frigate in unity with Argentina. Starting Thursday, the HMS Montrose was scheduled for a visit to a naval base in Lima’s El Callao port. Peru’s Foreign Minister, Rafael...
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 | Mica Named AAPA "Port Person of the Year"
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John L. Mica (R-FL) received the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) “Port Person of the Year” award, in recognition of his support in improving the nation’s maritime and port infrastructure. Chairman Mica spoke to a gathering of the...
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 | Revitalizing the Maritime Industry: A Maritime Forum - Early Bird Special
Come to Washington D.C. from May 7th through the 9th for Maritime Week in Washington D.C.! Save money and preserve your travel budget. The Maritime Executive is hosting “Revitalizing the Maritime Industry:...
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 | NOAA Prepares To Phase Out Navigation Response Teams
Operating in a constrained fiscal environment, NOAA has prioritized its activities and limited investments toward the core services that protect life and property and support job creation and economic growth. As a result, NOAA has had to make tough budget choices in balancing the needs of our mission. One of these tough choices affects...
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 | J.F. Lehman Acquires National Response Corp. from SEACOR
J.F. Lehman & Company ("J.F. Lehman"), a leading middle-market private equity firm focused on the defense, aerospace and maritime sectors, announced that it has completed the acquisition of National Response Corporation and its affiliated businesses...
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 | Matchmaking With Chinese Shipyards During CIMPS-Europort 2012
Meeting place for international suppliers and Chinese shipbuilding industry The CIMPS-Europort 2012 maritime exhibition to be held from 23 to 25 May in Nanjing, China, is the ideal location for international suppliers of maritime equipment to become acquainted with the shipbuilding industry of the Chinese province of...
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 | Dockwise Orders Amarcon’s OCTOPUS-Onboard For Semi Submersible Heavy Lift Vessel
Amarcon announces yet another OCTOPUS-Onboard installation for a vessel operated by the Dutch heavy cargo transporter Dockwise. In December 2011 Dockwise announced to act as manager of the Chinese Offshore Oil Engineering Co. Ltd (COOEC's) semi submersible...
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 | Inland Salvage Inc. Acquires 3 H/L Salvage A-Frames and Dive Assets
Inland Salvage Inc. (ISI) acquires 3 H/L Salvage A-Frames and Dive Assets further expanding its ability to rapidly deploy salvage equipment and personnel throughout the most traveled U.S. Inland and Coastal Waterways. Harvey, LA based Inland Salvage...
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 | Severn Trent De Nora Introduces Next Generation Marine Sewage Treatment System
The next generation of the MARINER OMNIPURE® Series M55 marine sewage treatment systems was introduced at Asia Pacific Maritime 2012, a marine trade show held biennially in Singapore. The...
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