Global Marine News

Noble Corporation (NYSE:NE) announced that it has closed its acquisition of FDR Holdings Limited (Frontier). The acquisition of Frontier, formerly an independent drilling company,

Bisso Marine, a premier provider of energy and maritime support services, announced the addition of Joe Campbell as general manager of Diving and Subsea Services.

VSE Corporation reported that the Global Division of its International Group has been awarded a $10m delivery order to provide material and technical support for the Iraqi Navy at Umm Quasar, Iraq.

According to a report from Bloomberg, China State Shipbuilding Corp.'s orders improved significantly from a year ago as the global economy and shipping business recovered, a company executive said.

Joakim Thölin has been appointed General Manager, Segment Marine & Diesel at Alfa Laval AB, effective as of April 1, 2010. He will be based in Tumba, Sweden,

Software manufacturer Northport Systems Inc. announced that its Fugawi X-Traverse online map collection is now compatible with the iNavX Version 3 app for the Apple iPad.

Four Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) warfare center scientists and engineers were among those recognized, July 23, at the annual Top Navy Scientists and Engineers

Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) is on track towards an on-budget and on time delivery of the KFELS B Class jackup rig, West Callisto, to Seadrill Limited (Seadrill) before the end of July 2010.

Global shipping and logistics company NOL Group announced an order for 10 new 8,400-TEU (twenty-foot-equivalent unit) container ships to be delivered in 2013 and 2014.

Global Associates, Ltd, contractor for the U.S. Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility, has selected FJORD, Inc. to supply its brand name Chafe-Pro chafing gear

Wartsila North America, Inc., a global marine and energy company, is seeking Project Engineer/Sales Support for Houston, TX office. About Us Wärtsilä supplies products, services and support to the Marine and Energy markets. Wärtsilä enhances

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Princess Cruises is one of the world's premiere cruise lines, with 17 ships sailing to hundreds of worldwide destinations. Outstanding customer service is the cornerstone of our success, and this value is shared by our employees at all levels, both shipboard and shoreside.

Job title Senior Safety Service Technician Purpose To have on the scene command for executing service work, and to ensure at all times that safety, reliability and technical excellence are the key drivers supporting WSS Safety Service Concept. Formal

Piriou, founded in 1965, is an international Group with T.O. 150M€ and 1000 staff, located in France, Mauritius, Nigeria, Poland, Vietnam. PIRIOU continues to develop its businesses of ship building and ship repairs, supported by an in house engineering.

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