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B.C.’s LNG cup runneth over...big time
The lineup for potential LNG terminals in British Columbia...
A “made in North America” effort to raise...
The availability of an "off the shelf" program......
Industry Insight: Jeffrey Smith, Chair, Canadian...
The sum of all parts
A poetic history of marine engineering
Lisa Glandt digs into Vancouver Maritime Museum's...
Notable marine industry leaders scheduled to speak at the Nautical Institute Conference - April 23 2013
Nautical Institute (BC Branch) Conference
The Nautical Institute (BC Branch) is pleased to announce the following speakers as confirmed for the NIBC 2013 Conference: Stephen Payne, PhD, OBE, FRINA
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Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia President interviewed by BNN - April 22 2013
Captain Stephen Brown speaks with Howard Green of the Business News Network to provide the shipping industry's perspective on the debate surrounding increased tanker movements associated with the Enbridge Northern Gateway proposal...Excell...
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Wison VP to Speak at FLNG Conference - May 21 2013
Shanghai-based Wison Offshore & Marine Ltd., a subsidiary of the Wison Group, announced that Vice President of LNG Sales, Tor-Ivar Guttulsrod, will speak in
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Odyssey to Open “SHIPWRECK!” Exhibit in Times Square - May 21 2013
Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc., will ring the Opening Bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate the grand
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Prince Rupert Port Authority welcomes Maureen Macarenko to Board - March 14 2013
The Prince Rupert Port Authority today welcomed to its Board of Directors Ms. Maureen Macarenko, a lifelong Prince Rupert resident and businesswoman with nearly four decades of experience in the shipping and customs industries. Ms. Macarenko will...
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Sunderland Marine Insurance strengthens presence on West Coast - March 12 2013
Martin Coull
A leading marine and aquaculture insurance company is strengthening its Canadian presence, with the relocation of a key member of its team to Vancouver. Sunderland Marine Mutual Insurance Company Ltd (SMMI) has transferred deputy aquaculture mana...
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Nautical Institute (BC Branch) Conference - Photos - May 15 2013
NIBC Conference - Day One speakers
The Nautical Institute (BC Branch) conference, held in Victoria in early May, provided an excellent overview of the many aspects of passenger vessel safety with speakers and panelists from the cruise, ferry and small tourism excursion industries. Wit...
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North West and Canada Cruise Association hosts annual reception - May 1 2013
NWCCA cruise reception
The North West and Canada Cruise Association held their annual cruise industry reception at the Fairmont Pacific Rim on Tuesday, April 30. Cruise line executives and local industry stakeholders were on hand to hear remarks from Greg Wirtz (President,...
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Green Tech 2013 - May 29 2013
May 29 to  31, 2013 Hyatt Regency, Vancouver Green Technologies and Innovation for Marine Transportation For more information: www.green-marine.org.
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Mari-Tech 2013 Conference & Expo - June 25 2013
Mari-Tech 2013
Mari-Tech 2013 at the Westin Nova Scotia Hotel in Halifax: June 25 to 27, 2013. Committed to providing Marine Engineers and those in the Marine Industrial Community with opportunities to develop their knowledge, stay current with industry develop...
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MAGAZINE

Industry Insight: Jeffrey Smith, Chair, Canadian Institute of Marine Engineers National Council
Wikipedia describes marine engineering as the discipline of applying engineering sciences, mostly mechanical and...
- May 15 2013
A poetic history of marine engineering
Admittedly, I did not know what to write for this month’s column. Usually I am inspired by a research query,...
- May 15 2013
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SHIPPING

Industry Insight: Jeffrey Smith, Chair, Canadian Institute of Marine Engineers National Council
Wikipedia describes marine engineering as the discipline of applying engineering sciences, mostly mechanical and...
- May 15 2013
A “made in North America” effort to raise awareness and performance
By Captain Stephen Brown, Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia The decision by Green Marine to bring GreenTech...
- May 15 2013
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SHIPS & SHIPYARDS

Vancouver Shipyards starts construction engineering work for OFSV
Vancouver Shipyards (VSY) has started design work under the Construction Engineering Contract for the Canadian Coast...
- March 18 2013
Another step closer to cutting steel
With the announcement on Friday, February 22, 2013 of a series of preliminary contracts for the National Shipbuilding...
- February 25 2013
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PORTS & TERMINALS

B.C.’s LNG cup runneth over...big time
The lineup for potential LNG terminals in British Columbia is impressive...and some may even end up being built....
- May 15 2013
Port Metro Vancouver kicks off cruise season
Port Metro Vancouver kicked off the 2013 Alaska cruise season on Thursday, April 18 with a presentation to the crew...
- April 19 2013
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