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Island Offshore christens new offshore construction vessel

Norway’s Island Offshore recently christened the 120-meter-long offshore construction vessel, Island Intervention. Based on an Ulstein SX121 design the Island Intervention will carry out advanced operations in the Norwegian Sea this autumn. 

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United Seamen’s Service names 2011 AOTOS honorees

The United Seamen’s Service  2011 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards (AOTOS) will be presented to James L. Henry, Chairman and President of the Transportation Institute; General Duncan J. McNabb, Commander, U.S.

New Obama Iran sanctions hit maritime companies

More maritime companies have fallen foul of U.S. efforts to shut down Iran’s nuclear program — including Israel’s Ofer Brothers Group. It is one of two companies on which sanctions are being

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Tidewater promotes three to VP positions

Offshore services giant Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) reports the promotions of Nelson Greer, Mark Handin and Darren Vorst to Vice Presidents of Tidewater companies, effective April 1, 2011. Mr. Greer joined Tidewater in

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Christopher J. Wiernicki to become ABS CEO in April

ABS President and Chief Operating Officer Christopher J. Wiernicki will assume the duties of Chief Executive Officer of ABS following the classification society’s annual meeting in April 2011. Robert D. Somerville, currently

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Conservancy takes title to SS United States

Marking a significant in the effort to save and redevelop the legendary ocean liner SS United States, the SS United States Conservancy will announce that it has acquired title to the ship.