Stories of general maritime & marine interest from around the world. http://bymnews.com/news/newsList.php?cat=3 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:56:15 +0100 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:56:15 +0100 http://www.bymnews.com/rss_banner.gif http://bymnews.com/news/newsList.php?cat=3 144 42 Over 500 suppliers of the latest technology and service developments covering every element of marine science and ocean technology will gather in a month's time in London for Oceanology International 2010 being held at ExCeL in London's Docklands from ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65583 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:58:51 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65583 The Fugro Group delivers integrated solutions to support every stage of its clients’ operations. At Oceanology International 2010 (9-11 March, London ExCeL), Fugro will feature the integration of services for three of the client sectors they serve - oil ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65581 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:46:31 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65581 An innovative scheme to restore a lost island near Hickling Broad using dredgings from a nearby navigation channel has been approved by the Broads Authority’s Planning Committee. About 300 steel baskets standing on the bed of Duck Broad and ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65577 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:33:08 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65577 Acle High School is looking for a traditional Broads sailing boat which pupils can renovate and then learn to sail in after school. It is part of a three year project involving a “Lads, Dads and Grandads” evening class ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65576 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:30:51 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65576 The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today the distribution of care packages to the Coast Guard men and women providing disaster relief ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65571 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:08:22 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65571    Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has selected Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) to develop an Access Network Controller (ANC) in its gateway ground radio control network. The ANC is part of a multi-year plan for Iridium to upgrade ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65569 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:44:10 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65569 Navios Maritime Partners L.P. ("Navios Partners") (NYSE: NMM), an owner and operator of dry cargo vessels, announced today that members of its management team will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank Small and Mid Cap Conference. The Conference will ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65565 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:37:05 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65565 Navios Maritime Partners L.P. ("Navios Partners") (NYSE: NMM) announced the completion of its follow-on public offering of 4,025,000 common units, which includes the full exercise of the underwriter's over-allotment option, at $15.51 per unit, raising gross proceeds of approximately ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65564 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:33:42 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65564  Further to the announcement in December 2009 of the signing of a Letter of Intent with Shell Development (Australia), Songa Offshore is pleased to announce that it has received a Letter Of Award from Shell Development (Australia) confirming the ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65556 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:05:08 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65556 Lough Derg Kylenoe Rocks Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all Masters and users of the Shannon Navigation that the black starboard hand “G” mark at the Kylenoe Rocks, on Lough Derg has been reported as being off station. Masters ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65553 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:56:18 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65553  Offshore performing well - restructuring in Cruise & Ferries  In the fourth quarter 2009 STX Europe reported an EBITDA of NOK -44 million compared with NOK -728 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The 2009 preliminary EBITDA was ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65543 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:56:52 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65543 Royal Caribbean International has announced that the first revenue voyage for Allure of the Seas’ inaugural season will take place one week earlier than originally planned. The ship’s first revenue voyage will be a seven-night Western Caribbean itinerary, sailing ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65542 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:52:45 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65542 Dickleburgh Sea Scouts will soon have two new Wayfarer sailing dinghies to boost its training fleet, thanks to the Broads Authority. Over  £7,900 was granted from the Authority’s Sustainable Development Fund to add to match funding from Norfolk Community ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65519 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:06:54 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65519 The United States Coast Guard has ordered a Kongsberg Maritime EM 122 deep water multibeam echo sounder for use aboard the icebreaker Healy, the largest vessel in its fleet. Although a Coast Guard Cutter, Healy is specifically designed for ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65501 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:03:13 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65501   Ship Finance International Limited (NYSE:SFL) ("Ship Finance" or the "Company"), today announced that it has sold the 1998-built VLCC Front Vista to a subsidiary of Frontline Ltd. ("Frontline") for total sales proceeds of $58.5 million. Frontline has concurrently ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65451 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:38:51 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65451 Promoting awareness of career opportunities in the marine environment plays an important role in the activities of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), which is the reason it will host a Castrol-sponsored Careers Event at Oceanology ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65449 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:03:56 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65449 From historic Old Town, marked by the Cathedral of Valencia, to the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia is a 2,000-year-old city rich with tradition and bursting with modern architecture. Beginning next week Valencia plays host to the 33rd ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65447 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:57:39 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65447 Successful ventures breed more success, and the need for expansion - no mean feat in straightened times. Tyneside offshore engineering specialist, IHC Engineering Business (EB), has opened a new manufacturing and support facility at Riverside Quay, Port of Tyne. ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65442 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:32:57 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65442 Notice to all Shipowners, Fishing Vessel Owners, Agents, Shipomasters, Passenger Ship Masters, Skippers, Fishermen, Yachtsmen and Seafarers The Department of Transport would like to advise that pier construction works are ongoing at Dinish Island, Castletownbere Harbour, Co. Cork. The ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65424 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:31:51 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65424 The ProTECTS (Promotion of Two-Way Emergency Communication and Tracking Systems) Alliance held its first organizational meeting, in Phoenix, Ariz., immediately following the annual Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) Partners Conference in late January. “The 38 member companies and organizations ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65423 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:29:01 +0100 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=65423