 | Germany Approves EU Anti-Piracy Mission Expansion
The German government has finally approved the expansion of the European Union (EU) anti-piracy operation off the Horn of Africa. This extension will include targeting equipment and bases located on Somali beaches and shores. The cabinet granted approval to the expanded mission, which is expected to win final approval in a governmental...
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 | BP and Private Plaintiffs Settle in Gulf Oil Spill Case
BP has reached final agreements with more than 100,000 private plaintiffs to resolve claims for economic, medical and property damages resulting from their infamous 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The oil giant believes the cost of the settlement is to remain $7.8 billion, which will be dispersed from a $20 billion trust...
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 | At a Crossroads of Continents, Ancient Turkish Port City is Modern Logistics Hub (Part 2)
By Edward Lundquist Aegean Free Zone in Izmir is “connected to the sea,” offers ideal location, highly skilled workforce Part 2 |
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 | Spanish Warship Rescues Innocent Somali Crew Held Hostage by Pirates
On Saturday, April 14, Spanish warship ESPS Reina Sofia, who is now operating as part of the EU’s counter-piracy mission, Operation Atalanta, stopped a Yemeni dhow that was suspected of carrying armed Somali pirates. The French Air Force Awacs E3F, FS Dixmude and her helicopters, as well as an Australian Maritime Patrol and...
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 | Former Chief Engineer Pleads Guilty to Covering up Environmental Crimes
A former chief engineer from the tuna fishing vessel San Nikunau pleaded guilty in federal court to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS), announced Assistant Attorney General Ignacia S. Moreno and U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. Rolando Ong Vano served as the chief engineer on the vessel, which was owned...
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 | Subcommittee to Review Economic Importance of Inland Waterway System
The Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH), is scheduled to meet tomorrow to receive testimony from the Army Corps of Engineers, shippers, a researcher, and industry officials on the importance of preserving the reliability of the Inland Waterways System. The Inland Waterways System...
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 | USS Independence Conducts First Panama Canal Transit
Littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) conducted the ship's first Panama Canal transit April 15 while underway to her homeport of San Diego. Independence's Gold Crew is the first to bring Independence through the Panama Canal, sailing a 105-foot-wide ship through canal locks only...
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 | Jamaica Can Benefit From Earnings & Job Creation in Maritime Industry
Jamaica must position itself in order to earn an estimated US$2.5 billion annually and benefit from the generation of up to 70,000 jobs in the maritime industry. This was stated by Principal of Jamaica College (JC), Ruel Reid, during a presentation on job creation in the maritime industry on April 12 at the Caribbean Maritime...
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 | Coast Guard Responds to Sheen in Gray's Harbor, Wash.
The Coast Guard responded to a 400-foot by 100-foot sheen of unknown substance in Gray’s Harbor, Wash., Monday. The Coast Guard was notified by the National Response Center at 7:40 p.m., on Sunday, but was unable to locate the sheen that evening due to a lack of light. Coast Guard pollution investigators from Astoria,...
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 | Kongsberg Maritime Announces Contract Win for MeyGenTidal Stream Project
A contract has been awarded to Kongsberg Maritime Ltd to conduct underwater noise studies for an offshore renewables project that could eventually lead to 400MW being installed in the Inner Sound of the Pentland Firth. The contract, awarded by MeyGen Limited, will involve Kongsberg Maritime Ltd conducting both baseline and operational...
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 | LEEVAC Shipyards Jennings, LLC Announces New Contract Signings
Leevac Shipyards Jennings, LLC, Jennings, LA, is pleased to announce that it has signed contracts with Bay Houston Towing Co. and Suderman & Young Towing Company, both of Houston, TX, to Build two (2) 80' x 38' x 16' Z-Tech 2400 Class Terminal / Escort...
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 | Cargotec's Total Solution Seals Malaysian Straddle Carrier Deal
Cargotec has secured a deal to supply four of its Kalmar ESC340W Straddle Carriers to leading Malaysian port operator - Northport (Malaysia) Bhd. The 40-tonne models are scheduled for delivery to the company's Port Klang site in September 2012. These latest...
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 | Thomas Gunn Navigation and Transas Join in Industry Leading Partnership
Thomas Gunn Navigation Services and Transas Marine Ltd announce a new industry leading partnership which will bring significant benefits to customers of both organisations. Thomas Gunn will now offer Transas Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS as part of its total navigation solution, whilst Transas will offer Thomas Gunn’s paper chart...
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 | PALFINGER North America Announces Appointment of Regional Sales Manager - Ontario
It was recently announced that Terry James has accepted the position of Regional Sales Manager - Ontario, for PALFINGER North...
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