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NOAA Corps civilian mariners NOAA Capt. Anne K. Lynch has assumed command of the agency's Marine Operations Center-Atlantic in Norfolk, Va., which manages the day-to-day operations of the nine research and survey ships in NOAA's Atlantic fleet.		The Hanoi will be floated outs Vietnam’s first Kilo-class submarine named 'Hanoi' has arrived at the Cam Ranh Port in Khanh Hoa Province after a six week voyage from a Russian shipyard aboard the semi-submersible carrier 'Rolldock Sea', reports VietNamNet Bridge.

Passenger taken off deepfreeze Rescuers in Antarctica have safely transferred all 52 passengers stranded on the ice-bound research vessel 'Akademik Shokalskiy.		Navsea complete waterjet seal Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) divers recently completed the first full underwater waterjet seal and evaluation on a littoral combat ship (LCS), USS Fort Worth (LCS 3)

P-55 Operational in Roncador The Petrobras’ P-55 platform, one of the strategic projects in the 2013-2017 Business and Management Plan, started-up in Campos Basin’s Roncador field.		Ningbo-Zhoushan build channel China’s deepest artificial channel, Ningbo-Zhoushan port’s Sheyimen 400,000dwt class channel has started construction and is scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2015.

It is 100% business as usual Seaco’s corporate position with the HNA group of companies has been adjusted so that it now sits within the equipment leasing division of Bohai Leasing Co, a company listed on the Shenzhen stock exchange.		BW offshore acquire TMT VLCC BW Offshore has acquired the financially troubled Taiwanese owner TMT’s tanker Blue Opal from Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) at a cost of $83.4m.


Gangjiu set up logistic subsidiary Chongqing Gangjiu Co, the operator of Chongqing port as well as the largest port company in southwest China.		Phoenix’s restructure plan fails CSC Phoenix today announced the update of the creditors’ meeting which was held on December 30, regarding the restructure of the company.

New Shah Deniz stage projects KBR announced that it was awarded a contract by BP Exploration (Shah Deniz) to provide detailed engineering and procurement support services.		LNG asset sale to Shell and BP Repsol has completed the sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG) assets with the handover to Shell of assets in Peru and Trinidad & Tobago after the relevant authorisations have been obtained.

Mlinzi Mbali-1 well off Tanzania Ophir Energy announced that drilling operations have now concluded on the Mlinzi Mbali-1 well in Block 7, Tanzania.		New marine services contracts SVITZER Australia announced it will provide tugboats and a pilot boat to assist export shipments from the Chevron-operated Wheatstone LNG Terminal.

Novatek as part the share based Novatek announced that Novatek Equity (Cyprus), a wholly owned subsidiary, sold 27 thousand GDRs of Novatek as part of the share based compensation and incentive program.		BNP acted as the lead arranger Seaspan Corporation announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement to extend and refinance its $1.0 billion credit facility.

Global leading maritime hubs The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of Dubai’s maritime sector.		Purchase price of $163.6 million Hilong Holding Limited, a leading PRC-based integrated oilfield equipment and services provider, announced that Hilong Marine Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited, a subsidiary of the Group, will acquire an underwater pipe-lay barge from Zhenhua ZHPL3 Limited.

14 year Panama administration On the countdown to its centennial in 2014, the Panama Canal celebrates 14 years under Panamanian administration, characterized by its enhanced service to world maritime trade.		BW Offshore exercises options BW Offshore has exercised an option to acquire the tanker Blue Opal for USD 83.4 million from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.

Accommodate crew of 145-170 Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) announced on Monday that the company has won $305.8 million order to construct a frigate for the Korean Navy.		All six Types 45's are based on HMS Duncan, the UK’s sixth Type 45 Destroyer, has entered into service with the Royal Navy four months ahead of schedule.

The purchase price $154 million Scorpio Tankers Inc. yesterday announced that it has closed on the previously announced acquisition of four MR product tankers currently under construction in South Korea.		Hilong Marine acquire pipelayer Hilong Marine Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hilong Holding Limited, will acquire an underwater pipe-lay barge from Zhenhua ZHPL3 Limited.