Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2010Officine Panerai Announces Sponsorship of the British Classic Yacht Club Cowes Regatta 2010 M/v Plancius - Oceanwide Expeditions' New Polar Expedition Vessel is Now AfloatVLISSINGEN, The Netherlands, November 12 - This is the start of a new Era in polar expedition cruising: Highland Spring LTD, (UK) Selects Savi Networks’ SaviTrak(TM) for Wireless Cargo MonitoringOCHIL HILLS, Scotland and MOUNTAIN VIEW, California - - SaviTrak(TM) Enables Real-Time Management of the Location, Security and Condition of Global Organic Bottled Water Shipments to Enhance the Highland Spring Customer Experience Royal Caribbean Reports Third Quarter ResultsMIAMI - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) today announced earnings for the third quarter of 2009 and provided guidance for the fourth quarter and full year. Launching of Allboats.com, More Than 500,000 Boats for Sale all Over the WorldAMSTERDAM - Bohil Media - publisher of, amongst others, Botentekoop.nl and Nieuweboten.nl - launches the largest and most extensive search engine for international offers of boats - www.AllBoats.com. AllBoats.com searches boat offers from more than 30 sites and from over 100 countries. International Competition for Innovative Urban Development in the Heart of Køge, DenmarkCOPENHAGEN - One of the largest urban development projects in Denmark is being launched today with an international competition for inter-disciplinary teams. The aim of the project is to develop the central harbour area in Køge, Denmark, and the development, which is intended to open Køge towards the water, will be carried out in close dialogue with citizens and other stakeholders. Royal Caribbean International Takes Delivery of Much Anticipated Oasis of the SeasMIAMI - - World’s Largest and Most Revolutionary Cruise Ship Sets Sail for Home Port of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Government and Industry Timor Oil Spill Monitoring - Belated, Back-footed and Seriously OpaqueADELAIDE, Australia - Ten weeks into the uncontrolled and continuing oil and gas spill from the Montara wellhead, with anywhere from 10 to 20 million litres of oil spilled into the ocean, conservationists have stopped pulling punches. Brand new Conference on Strategies to Counter the Rise in Maritime Piracy and Sea Crime to be Held in DubaiABU DHABI, UAE - A brand new conference designed to offer strategies and solutions for ship owners and operators, coast guards, navies and governments to tackle the worrying rise in maritime piracy and crimes at sea, will be held between the 6th-8th December 2009 in Dubai. OSM Selects Trintech for Account Reconciliation and CertificationDALLAS, DUBLIN and LONDON - - AssureNET Express Software Module of Trintech’s Unity Platform Tracks, Prepares, Reviews and Assesses Account Reconciliation Processes Wartsila Opens Service Centre in Murmansk - Signs Agreement of Good Will With Governor DmitrienkoHELSINKI - Wartsila has today opened a Service Centre in Murmansk, Russia, to serve the rapidly growing number of vessels in northern waters. The Service Centre demonstrates Wartsila’s commitment to expand in line with the increasing marine activity in the Barents Sea region. To emphasise the importance of co-operation, Wartsila’s President & CEO Ole Johansson and the Governor of the Murmansk Oblast region of Russia, Dmitry Vladimirovich Dmitrienko, jointly signed a document of goodwill. ART Marine, Mideast’s No.1 Yacht Dealer, Appoints New CEODUBAI, UAE - ART Marine, an Abraaj Capital portfolio company and the Middle East’s largest importer and distributor of luxury motor-yachts, announces the appointment of a highly experienced CEO from the United States to drive its expansion in the region as demand for pleasure craft begins to recover. Lenders Agree on BAVARIA Yachtbau GmbH RestructuringGIEBELSTADT, Germany - BAVARIA Yachtbau GmbH (”BAVARIA”) today announced that Anchorage Advisors, L.L.C. (”Anchorage”) and Oaktree Capital Management (”Oaktree”), who collectively control approximately 95 percent of BAVARIA’s EUR960 million debt facilities, have signed a binding agreement to restructure the company’s balance sheet. The restructuring will create an industry leading balance sheet through a capital injection of EUR55 million in cash and the write-down of over 90 percent of the senior and junior debt tranches. Anchorage and Oaktree have been working collaboratively with Bain Capital (”Bain”), and look forward to Bain’s continued involvement upon consummation of the agreement, which is subject to regulatory and anti-trust clearance. HSI Launches ProtectSeals European Boycott of Canadian SeafoodBRUSSELS - On the heels of the European Union’s ban on the commercial trade in seal fur, Humane Society International is launching the ProtectSeals European boycott of Canadian seafood. By encouraging restaurants, chefs and consumers to boycott Canadian seafood, HSI intends to convince the Canadian fishing industry and government to stop the commercial seal slaughter. Cruise Shipping Miami Appoints New Portfolio DirectorPRINCETON, New Jersey - Cruise Shipping Miami, the international exhibition and conference serving the cruise industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marilyn McHugh, as portfolio director. McHugh will report to Michael Kazakoff, vice president, and will be responsible for the development and growth of the Cruise Shipping brands in the global marketplace. She will be actively involved with accelerating the expansion of the CSM portfolio of products including, Cruise Shipping Miami, held each March in Miami Beach and Seatrade Med, the Mediterranean biennial cruise event. In addition, she will develop markets in the Digital Products portfolio and strategize for the launch of new events in the cruise industry. Journal of Commerce Launches Conference To Discuss Recovery of Asia-Europe MarketHAMBURG - - Asia-Europe Container Shipping Conference - 8-9 December 2009, Crowne Plaza, Hamburg Cotecna Thailand Laboratory Certified by GAFTA for Grain and Feeding Stuffs AnalysisGENEVA, Switzerland - Cotecna Inspection (Thailand) Co. Ltd, Bangkok, is now accredited by GAFTA (Grain and Feed Trade Association) to issue analysis certificates for grain and feeding stuffs at loading and discharging ports. P&O Ferries Reduces Implementation Time and Improves Ability to Evaluate Marketing Effectiveness and Site Usability Through Speed-Trap SoftwareNEWBURY, England - Since April 2008, P&O Ferries has been using Speed-Trap’s customer insight technology on its freight and passenger websites. Previously using Webtrends www.webtrends.com P&O Ferries wanted more flexibility and immediacy in the customer information gathered from the site. Through being able to instantly draw information from new web pages tr.im/stcap without either waiting for new tags to be configured or for the internal IT teams to install them, P&O Ferries was able to respond directly and instantly to its customer base’s activity and take advantage of the trends identified. This insight provided by Speed-Trap tr.im/stinsight has contributed in no small part to the 40% increase in P&O Ferries customers completing the online sales process. World Record Breaker Mike Perham Secures Further Sponsorship From VocaLink After Inspiring the Youth of Hong KongSOUTHAMPTON, England - - Southampton Boat Show VocaLink, the international payments specialist, have appointed Mike Perham as corporate social responsibility (CSR) ambassador to further their shared objective of inspiring and supporting young people around the world. This follows a successful joint visit to Hong Kong where Mike presented to 500 young people at the Island School and the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club on Wednesday 16 September. Clearwater Partners With Thermalfrost Inc. to Test Commercialization of Energy Recovery TechnologyHALIFAX, Canada - Clearwater Seafoods Limited Partnership (”Clearwater”) announced today that it has signed an agreement to partner with energy company Thermalfrost Inc. to commercialize energy recovery technology that will use waste heat harnessed from vessel engines to provide onboard freezing capacity while processing at sea. Lloyd’s List Honours Heroic CaptainLONDON - Richard Phillips - heroic captain of the Maersk Alabama which was seized by Somalian pirates last April - has been lauded as Shipmaster of the Year at the Lloyd’s List Global Awards ceremony in London this week. OPK Shipyards Launch a Platform Supply VesselMOSCOW - On September 8, 2009, Severnaya Verf shipyard, a part of United Industrial Corporation (OPK), launched a vessel for oil-rig platform provision, also known as the project VS 485 PSV. Global Leader in Seismic Equipment Rentals and Support Acquires TransGulf TechHOUSTON - - SES expands into the Marine and Transition Zone seismic market. Seismic Equipment Solutions (SES) today announced it has acquired TransGulf Tech, one of the leading marine seismic air gun and lead-in termination specialists in the industry, which holds certification in high-pressure air systems and possesses extensive experience in back deck design and rigging. Ballast Nedam: Heavy Lift Vessel Svanen at Work for BelwindNIEUWEGEIN, The Netherlands - Ballast Nedam’s heavy lift vessel Svanen left the port of Rotterdam last week end. The Svanen has been commissioned by Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors to drive 56 steel piles for the foundations of the Belwind offshore wind farm off the coast of Zeebrugge (Belgium). This is the first phase of the Belwind project, which will eventually encompass a total of 110 wind turbines. Procurement Programmes of New Vessels by Navies Drive the European Naval Sensors Market, Says Frost & SullivanLONDON - In response to standing NATO directives, several member states have actively implemented new vessel procurement programs. CEE countries like Poland, Bulgaria and Romania are modernising their largely Soviet-era fleets while countries with advanced navies, like Italy, push for high technology solutions. Tahiti Cruise and Vacation, Your Tahiti Based Online Travel Specialist Launches the Most Complete Booking Engine for Tahiti and Her IslandsPAPEETE, Tahiti - Tahiti Cruise and Vacation (www.tahiti-and-vacation.com), an online travel agency based in Tahiti. The site is the most comprehensive online travel booking web site for Tahiti and her Islands. With over 118 islands and atolls to choose from in French Polynesia, Tahiti Cruise and Vacation makes booking a Tahiti vacation easy. Norovirus Aboard Cruise Ship Marco Polo Rapidly Eradicated by Revolutionary new Vaporisation ProcessLONDON - The cruise ship Marco Polo, whose round-Britain cruise had to be cancelled because hundreds of passengers became ill with the vomiting bug Norovirus, has been totally disinfected by SitexOrbis’ revolutionary infection control fogging service in just 5 hours at the Tilbury docks. Vitol Tank Terminals International B.V. Enters a Joint Venture Agreement With MISC BerhadGENEVA - Vitol Tank Terminals International B.V. (”VTTI”), part of the Vitol Group, entered into a joint venture agreement today with MISC Berhad (”MISC”) to incorporate a joint venture company on an equal partnership basis. The joint venture company, Asia Tank Terminal Limited, will hold 100% equity interest in an oil terminal in Tanjung Bin, located in south-west Johor, Malaysia. Groundbreaking Maritime Simulator Ship Simulator Professional Introduced at MARSIM’09ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands and PANAMA CITY, Florida - Simulation developer VSTEP announces the worldwide release of their award-winning maritime training and simulation software Ship Simulator Professional v2.0 and Instructor Station at the International Conference on Marine Simulation and Ship Manoeuvrability - MARSIM ‘09, in Panama. Aimed at maritime professionals, Ship Simulator Professional uses interactive 3D technology from the computer gaming industry to offer a high quality, professional maritime training and simulation tool. With highly realistic 3D visuals and maximum flexibility, Ship Simulator Professional software can be used in a wide range of setups, ranging from single or classroom use on standard desktop PC’s to a completely integrated full mission bridge setup or a combination of all. New Conference on Strategies to Counter the Rise in Maritime Piracy and Sea Crime to be Held in DubaiDUBAI, UAE - A brand new conference designed to offer strategies and solutions for ship owners and operators, coast guards, navies and governments to tackle the worrying rise in maritime piracy and crimes at sea, will be held between the 6th-9th December 2009 in Dubai. Celebrity Equinox Officially Named - Celebrity CruisesLONDON - Nina Barough CBE, founder of the UK-based charity, “Walk the Walk,” served as Godmother of Celebrity Equinox, the second in Celebrity Cruises’ (www.celebritycruises.co.uk) lauded Solstice Class fleet. BOSS Watches Announce Graham Bell’s Participation in the Rolex Fastnet Race Aboard HUGO BOSSLONDON - BOSS Watches and Alex Thomson, Skipper of HUGO BOSS are pleased to announce that Graham Bell, former Olympic skier and adventurer will be part of the crew aboard HUGO BOSS for this year’s landmark anniversary of the Rolex Fastnet Race. BOSS watches and Alex have set Graham the challenge of competing in one of the world’s most challenging sailing races that will test both his physical and mental strength. Frost & Sullivan: Modernisation Programmes to Swell Opportunities for Overseas and Private Participants in the Indian Sea Training and Simulation MarketMUMBAI, India - The sea training and simulation market in India is at the growth stage. The market will experience steady expansion as a result of the modernisation programme of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, providing more opportunities to overseas as well as private participants. Policies for FDI and private sector participation will be more favourable over the long term. To gain greater market share, companies should design easily upgradeable and interoperable simulators. Charles ‘Willy’ Moore Appointed Chief Executive-United Arab Emirates For Lockheed Martin Global, Inc.BETHESDA, Maryland - Charles “Willy” Moore has been named Chief Executive-United Arab Emirates for Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Global, Inc., with responsibility for coordinating the corporation’s relationship and ongoing program execution with the Emirates. /C O R R E C T I O N — YachtWorld.com/SEATTLE - In the news release, “Yachtworld Launches Global Charter Portal” issued on 22 Jul 2009 14:03 GMT, by YachtWorld.com over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the contacts details in the release were incorrectly transmitted by PR Newswire. Complete, corrected release follows: |
