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December 2014 Issue
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West Coast Pilots: New Ships, Old Challenges
Pilots have been shepherding vessels in and out of harbors for centuries, but overall the job hasn’t changed much. Hazards that have existed for millennia are still around. Most still have to face the unpredictability of an arduous climb up and down the ubiquitous pilot ladder, which is never an easy feat, whether in calm waters or rolling seas. And even with today’s tough rules on rest, these expert navigators must keep their wits about them, despite the advent of technological advances designed to make their job easier…..(More)
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Long Beach Officials Approve New Port HQ Plan
A plan that could place the Port of Long Beach headquarters in the city’s downtown for the first time ever was approved this week by the Long Beach City Council and Harbor Commission…(Read Full Article)
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Aegean Marine Petroleum Purchases OW Bunker Assets
Marine fuel logistics company Aegean Marine Petroleum Network said Dec. 10 that it has agreed to acquire 28,567 metric tons of marine fuel and assume a storage contract with Vopak Terminal Los Angeles for a total purchase price of about $11 million at an auction of the assets of bankrupt ship fuel supplier OW Bunker….(Read Full Article)
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BC Ferry to Undergo $12 Million Upgrade
The ferry Queen of Capilano will undergo a $12 million mid-life upgrade from Jan. 5 to May 5, 2015 to prepare the vessel for another 20 years of service, owner British Columbia Ferry Services said Dec. 5….(Read Full Article)
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Royal Caribbean Promotes Two
Royal Caribbean Cruises has named Michael Bayley president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Intl., a position that had been vacant since April, when Adam Goldstein was promoted to president and COO of RCCL, the parent company for a number of cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises…(Read Full Article)
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