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Kongsberg Maritime is now developing new software, in conjunction with South Tynside College, which will allow a live connection between the engine room and the bridge in a simulated cruise vessel.

10 April 2008 - This will enable engineers and bridge staff from cruise ships to be trained together in live realistic exercises so that they can experience the implications of their actions in a safe environment. READ MORE>

MacGREGOR further strengthens offshore portfolio by acquiring US service company

10 April 2008 - To further strengthen services to offshore customers and to widen coverage in the Americas and Gulf of Mexico, MacGREGOR has signed an agreement to acquire another service specialist: Platform Crane Services International Inc. READ MORE>

Tamrotor Marine Compressors exhibiting at Posidonia

Oslo, 9th April 2008: Tamrotor Marine Compressors (TMC) will exhibit at this year’s Posidonia trade show at a the joint stand of Alpha Marine Engineering, TMC’s agent in Greece. READ MORE>

Avanquest Solutions Pulls Supply Chain Tighter for Northern Marine

02 April 2008, Avanquest Solutions has delivered a Supply Chain Management and Accounts Payable solution at Northern Marine Management Limited (NMM) to speed up procurement and payment business processes. READ MORE>

BP Marine Fuels appoints new Chief Operating Officer

1 April 2008, BP Marine Fuels has announced the appointment of Graeme Alexander as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). READ MORE>

Trident-Seal™ Awarded Product of the Year

27 March 2008 - Neptune Research Inc. (NRI) has announced that its innovative new product Trident-Seal™ has been chosen as the winner for Plant Engineering Magazine's 2007 product of the year. READ MORE>

GAC Group buys OBC

Singapore, 27 March 2008 - The GAC Group has announced the amicable acquisition of 100% of UK-based shipping and logistics group OBC in a move described by both parties as strategically astute. READ MORE>

World’s Largest LNG Owner-Operator Trusts ShipServ with Ship Supplies Management

LONDON, UK, March 26, 2008 – ShipServ (http://www.shipserv.com), the leading maritime e-marketplace, today announced the signing of MISC Berhad (MISC), the biggest Malaysian shipping company. READ MORE>

HISTORIC 'MEETING OF CUNARD QUEENS' TO TAKE PLACE IN SOUTHAMPTON

20 March 2008 - Tuesday 22 April 2008 promises to go down in the annals of British maritime history when Cunard's three Queens will meet in their homeport of Southampton in another historic first for the company. READ MORE>

Portinvest adds van Esch International to her package of maritime services

06 March 2008 - Portinvest BV, one of the leading maritime service providers in the Port of Rotterdam and active in waste collection, emission solutions for dangerous goods and rental of fenders and hoses, has completed the acquisition of Van Esch International BV, active as transporter and forwarder of shipsupplies and spare parts, on March 1st. READ MORE>

Promotions for team with flare

19 March 2008 - Two key members of the Chemring Marine team, who handle leading marine distress signal brands Pains Wessex and Comet, have recently taken on new responsibilities. READ MORE>

Tamrotor Marine Compressors (TMC) awarded prestigious Samsung-Q Mark Quality Award as one of two European suppliers

Oslo, 19th March 2008: In a ceremony at Busan Westin Chosun Beach Hotel on 7th March 2008, TMC received their Samsung-Q Mark quality award. READ MORE>

Fugro Orders New-Build Geophysical Survey Vessel

London, 11 March 2008, Fugro has signed an agreement with ship designers and builders, Fr. Fassmer GMBH & Co. KG of Bremen, for the design and construction of a new geophysical survey vessel. READ MORE>

J. Lauritzen A/S reports record results for 2007

13 March 2008, 2007 was a very good year for J. Lauritzen (JL) with the best ever results reported for the Group. READ MORE>

BMT Software Shores up Safety at Sea Systems

12 March 2008, BMT Cordah Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, today announced the debut of its latest software development at SAR 2008, a new tool to support the global Search and Rescue (SAR) community. READ MORE>

CargoGulf Opens UK Office

Singapore, 10 March 2008 – CargoGulf today announced the opening of its first UK office, a move that reflects the company’s strategy to strengthen its presence in key markets and to reinforce its standing as a global NVOCC (Non-vessel operating common carrier). READ MORE>

Jotun with production plant in India

06 March 2008 - Jotun's first manufacturing facility in India was opened 5th March. USD 25 million is invested in the plant located at Ranjangaon off Pune, which will have a capacity to produce up to 50 million litres wet paint and 5,000 metric tons powder coatings. READ MORE>

TMC strengthens sales support team

Oslo, 4th March 2008: Tamrotor Marine Compressors (TMC) strengthens the sales support team and has hired Mr. John Arne Brekke as new sales support engineer in their offshore/project team. READ MORE>

GAC India Unveils New 3PL Facility

Singapore, 4 March 2008 - GAC India has inaugurated a new 20,000 square foot Third Party Logistics (3PL) facility at Bhiwandi to meet the demands of the growing consumer markets in and around the bustling city of Mumbai. READ MORE>

Floating Hospital Sails Towards ‘Ship of the Year’ Final

03 March 2008, The world’s largest charity hospital ship has been nominated for ‘Ship of the Year’ at this year’s prestigious Lloyds List awards. READ MORE>