Ships

Eternal Reefs to Deploy First and Only Undersea Memorial to the 65 Lost U.S. Submarines and 4,000+ Crew On May 22

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Coral reefs, United States Submarine Veterans, Inc., The Reef Ball Foundation, Ships, Nature, Natural environment

Find a complete list of the boats On Eternal Patrol and those lost in non-sinking events, visit http://www.OnEternalPatrol.com .

Key Points: 
  • Find a complete list of the boats On Eternal Patrol and those lost in non-sinking events, visit http://www.OnEternalPatrol.com .
  • "Deploying these first On Eternal Patrol Memorial Reefs marks the culmination of a years-long journey of respect and honor for heroes in The Silent Service," said George Frankel, CEO of Eternal Reefs.
  • In addition to the 65 memorials to the lost boats and crew, two additional memorials are included in the On Eternal Patrol Memorial Reef: one memorial honoring the USSVI (the U.S.
  • Eternal Reefs executives will coordinate closely with USCG personnel to deploy the final reef balls as weather permits.

Luciole Medical AG Appoints Dr. C.A. Izeboud to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Surgery, Health, Biotechnology, Medical devices, NIBC Bank, Luciole, Oscar, Ships, Maritime transport

(Oscar) Izeboud, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • (Oscar) Izeboud, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors.
  • Being able to recruit Oscar to our Board is a great achievement for Luciole Medical and an important step in our strategy to establish the company as the leading developer of innovative solutions to monitor and evaluate brain function in patients, commented Dr. Philippe Dro, CEO of Luciole Medical.
  • (Oscar) Izeboud is currently Managing Director at NIBC Bank N.V. in Amsterdam, where he leads its corporate finance and capital markets services.
  • I am impressed with what the Luciole Medical team has achieved thus far and am looking forward to contributing to Lucioles development.

Holland America Line's Westerdam Explores Eight Iconic Countries in Asia During 2019-20 Season

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Monday, May 13, 2019
Cruise ships, Ships, Cruise lines, Shipping companies, MS Westerdam, Carnival Corporation & plc, Holland America Line

SEATTLE, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The cosmopolitan cities and rich traditions of the Far East unfold for guests on Holland America Line's Westerdam when the ship embarks on its 2019-20 season in Asia.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The cosmopolitan cities and rich traditions of the Far East unfold for guests on Holland America Line's Westerdam when the ship embarks on its 2019-20 season in Asia.
  • From September 2019 through April 2020, Westerdam extensively explores Cambodia, China, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam on cruises ranging from 13 to 16 nights.
  • Westerdambegins the season with a 13-day North Pacific Crossing from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Yokohama (Tokyo).
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

CITGO Sponsors Four Nautilus Ambassadors to Explore the Ocean Aboard Famed Explorer Dr. Robert Ballard's Exploration Vessel Nautilus

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Friday, May 10, 2019
Maritime archaeology, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, RMS Titanic, Robert Ballard, EV Nautilus, Nautilus, Ships, Oceanography, Maritime history

The Nautilus Ambassador Program, which invites teachers aboard the research vessel E/V Nautilus to learn about ocean science, embarks on a four-day voyage offshore of Los Angeles, California.

Key Points: 
  • The Nautilus Ambassador Program, which invites teachers aboard the research vessel E/V Nautilus to learn about ocean science, embarks on a four-day voyage offshore of Los Angeles, California.
  • The program is co-funded by CITGO and the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET), a non-profit founded by renowned explorer Dr. Robert Ballard to support ocean exploration.
  • The ambassadors will join the Corps of Exploration aboard E/V Nautilus as they explore ancient submerged shorelines and caves on Osborn Bank near the Channel Islands in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
  • The program is operated by OET and Nautilus Ambassadors are chosen for their passion for learning and involvement in STEM education.

Planning: change of use

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Thursday, May 9, 2019
Ships

Thursday, May 9, 2019Certain changes of use can be done without planning permission, using what are known as permitted development rights (PDRs). This briefing explains use classes and PDRs, examines recent changes and proposals for further change and looks in depth at the controversy surrounding the PDR for change of use from office to residential accommodation.

Key Points: 
  • This briefing explains use classes and PDRs, examines recent changes and proposals for further change and looks in depth at the controversy surrounding the PDR for change of use from office to residential accommodation.
  • The categories give an indication of the types of use which may fall within each use class.
  • Changes since 2013

    PDRs for change of use between use classes have been widened in various ways since 2013.

  • Changes made since 2013 have included

    Office to residential change of use

    The office to residential change of use PDR has proved controversial.

Diamond S Shipping Inc. Announces First Quarter 2019 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Thursday, May 9, 2019
Transport, Maritime, Other Transport, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply chain management, Packaging, Other Manufacturing, Ships, Maritime transport, Aframax, Oil tanker, Diamond S Shipping Group Inc.

Diamond S Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSSI) (the Company) announced today that the Company plans to release first quarter 2019 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Diamond S Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSSI) (the Company) announced today that the Company plans to release first quarter 2019 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
  • The Company will host a conference call for investors at 11:00 AM EDT on the same day.
  • About Diamond S Shipping Inc.
    Diamond S Shipping Inc. (NYSE Ticker: DSSI) owns and operates 68 vessels on the water, including 15 Suezmax vessels, one Aframax and 52 medium-range (MR) product tankers.
  • Diamond S Shipping is one of the largest energy shipping companies providing seaborne transportation of crude oil and refined petroleum products in the international shipping markets.

Princess Cruises Maintains Position as Leading Cruise Line from the West Coast with Debut of 2020-2021 Season

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Cruise ships, Ships, Cruise lines, Regal Princess, Star Princess, Princess Cruises, Grand Princess, Ruby Princess, Pacific Dawn, MS Pacific, MV Columbus, Crown Princess

Regal Princess makes her west coast debut with a seven-day Pacific Wine Country cruise visiting San Francisco, San Diego and Astoria, Oregon.

Key Points: 
  • Regal Princess makes her west coast debut with a seven-day Pacific Wine Country cruise visiting San Francisco, San Diego and Astoria, Oregon.
  • "Departures from the west coast to iconic destinations such as Hawaii, Mexico and California continue to gain in popularity with cruisers," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president.
  • Star Princess (roundtrip Los Angeles), Ruby Princess (roundtrip San Francisco) and Grand Princess (roundtrip Vancouver) sail 15-day Hawaii cruises.
  • Princess Cruises is a recognized destination leader in the cruise industry, named "Best Cruises from the West Coast" by Cruise Critic.

Viking Announces Record Bookings From New Explorers' Sale On 2020 River Cruises

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Transport, Ships, Water, Longship, Vikings, Douro DOC, River cruise, Douro, Cruising, Viking Airlines

The surge in interest is attributed to the company's new Explorers' Sale, which launched on May 1 and runs through May 31.

Key Points: 
  • The surge in interest is attributed to the company's new Explorers' Sale, which launched on May 1 and runs through May 31.
  • As river cruising increases in popularity among experienced travelers, we look forward to introducing even more guests to 'the Viking way' of exploration."
  • In March the company welcomed seven new ships including six Viking Longships and one ship built specifically for the Douro River further demonstrating strong demand for European river cruises.
  • From now through May 31, 2019, U.S. residents can take advantage of Viking's special Explorers' Sale, featuring up-to-free airfare, a new 2-for-1 deposit, and additional bonus savings on all 2020 river cruises.

Navigator Holdings Ltd. Announces Date for the Release of First Quarter 2019 Results and Conference Call

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Ships, Freight transport, Industrial gases, Gas carrier, Petroleum transport, Maritime transport, Ethane, Navigator Gas LLC

ET, the Company's management team will host a conference call to discuss the financial results.

Key Points: 
  • ET, the Company's management team will host a conference call to discuss the financial results.
  • Access Code: 11870348#
    There will also be a live, and then archived, webcast of the conference call, available through the Company's website ( www.navigatorgas.com ).
  • Navigator's fleet consists of 38 semi- or fully-refrigerated liquefied gas carriers, 14 of which are ethylene and ethane capable.
  • We continue to build strong, long-term partnerships based on mutual trust, our depth of technical expertise and a modern versatile fleet.

Princess Cruises Continues Activation of MedallionClass™ Vacations on Six More Ships in 2020

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Cruise ships, Ships, Cruise lines, Princess Cruises, Atlantic Star, Pacific Dawn, Regal Princess, Royal Princess, Sky Princess, Caribbean Princess, P&O Princess Cruises

"Our guests who have experienced MedallionClass on Caribbean Princess, Regal Princess and Royal Princess have enthusiastically embraced the OceanMedallion.

Key Points: 
  • "Our guests who have experienced MedallionClass on Caribbean Princess, Regal Princess and Royal Princess have enthusiastically embraced the OceanMedallion.
  • We are thrilled with the response and working to extend Princess MedallionClass to more guests around the world," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president.
  • "Princess Cruises is passionately committed to giving all our guests the opportunity for a more personalized and simplified vacation experience."
  • Three new Royal-class ships are currently on order with the next new ship, Sky Princess, under construction scheduled for delivery in October 2019 and Enchanted Princess in 2020.