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Malaysia has what it takes to emerge as a global player in the shipbuilding/ship repairing (SBSR) industry, given its features, advantages and competencies.

Studio Legale Lauro announces that the Shipping and the Law conference, will once again be held in Naples, Italy on Monday 08 October 2012.

Srei Infrastructure‟s subsidiary, Quippo Oil and Gas Infrastructure Limited, has sold its investment in the derrick lay barge „Quippo Prakash‟ to SapuraKencana of Malaysia.

Geodis Wilson will manage the transport of 16 lock gates, each weighing more than 4,000 tons, for the the expansion of the Panama Canal.

A three-day conference entitled “A New Awakening for Africa’s Maritime Industry” brought together experts from over 30 countries’ maritime sectors to Mombasa on October 3, the agenda being drafting a unified approach in addressing the African maritime sector.

The National Maritime Week started last Monday (September 24, 2012) and kicked off with activities that looked back on the contributions of Filipino maritime workers for the country and the maritime industry in general.

The partners of the G6 Alliance will underline their commitment to the Scandinavian market and start a dedicated G6 feeder shuttle to Gothenburg.

Western Fishers Shipyard Ltd (WFSL), a joint venture between Western Marine Shipyard and Fishers Shipyard Ltd, has pioneered the construction of a deep-sea

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), whose member national shipowners’ associations represent more than 80% of the world merchant fleet

Marcon reports the sale of the U.S. flag research vessel, “Cape Flattery” from Tanadgusix Corporation (TDX), an Alaska Native village corporation out of Anchorage

The Piraeus-based Neda Maritime Agency Co. Ltd has joined an elite group of ship operators who have certified their systems and processes against the ISO 50001 standard

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has agreed to invest $10 million in PT Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk, to help expand the company’

The introduction of new and larger vessels, Q-Flex and Q-Max, and new, often more exposed terminals becoming operational have changed mooring dynamics.

Coastal Energy Company announces the signing of a contract with a subsidiary of Atwood Oceanics, Inc. for the Manta jackup drilling rig for its operations in the Gulf of Thailand and offshore Malaysia.

Affiliates of US Joiner (“US Joiner”) announced yesterday the acquisition of Infinity Offshore Marine, LLC (“Infinity”).

Robert Kleiburg, Chief Operating Officer of the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) will give a key note speech on the importance of natural gas in energy

The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995 (STCW-F 1995) enters into force on 29 September 2012.

Höegh LNG has on 28 September 2012 exercised an option to purchase 50% of the LNG carrier STX Frontier.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced the launch of a campaign targeting all MOL-operated vessels, starting on October 1.

The Ministry of Transportation’s Ports and Maritime Affairs (PMA) conducted a three-day sub-regional training workshop in