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Workforce involvement vital to secure offshore safety
Everyone working in the offshore oil industry has a part to play in driving up safety standards in the sector further, delegates at a major conference were told today.
08 May 2008
Another ChartCo First
ChartCo Ltd, market leader in the supply of data direct to ships, has announced another first in the supply of maritime data.
07 May 2008
Invitation to Global Ports Seminar 2008
A unique opportunity to learn about major ports projects, expansion plans and supplier needs from international port developers, governments and port authorities from high growth markets.
China’s world-beating gantry
The world’s first fixed dual-beam gantry crane has been “christened” during a launch ceremony at the Yantai shipyard in China.
07 May 2008
BMT Group expands marine insight in union with ARGOSS
BMT Group Ltd announced today its acquisition of ARGOSS, a leading specialist provider of marine environmental information services, using satellite observations, meteorological and oceanographic data.