PRWeb: Maritime

JDA Software to Provide Revenue Optimization Solutions to American Airlines Cargo

JDA Software's Next Generation Cargo Revenue Optimization Expertise Drives Asset Value and Profitability (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Bounding Main to Entertain American Troops in Germany

Bounding Main is a vocal group based in the Western Great Lakes area, famous for performing sea shanties and nautical ballads. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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NewspaperDirect's 'ND Press' is Welcome Aboard Super Yachts

Company sees increase in print-on-demand installations as super-yacht owners yearn for the look and feel of their favorite newspaper when away from home. (PRWeb Jun 24, 2008)

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The American Shark Tournament: 30 Years of Jaws

Consumers, scuba divers and photographers join the efforts of the Humane Society of The United States to expose the truth behind shark tournaments. 100 million to 1 - This is the ratio of sharks to humans killed by one another in 2007. The average number of human fatalities for the last two decades, per the International Shark Attack File, was five. Compare that to the average of eighteen annual fatalities from dogs, and you have more to fear from Fido than you do from Jaws. (PRWeb Jun 24, 2008)

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Green Earth Detail Opens South Florida Locations

Eco-Friendly Auto/Aircraft/Boat Detailer Opens First Locations In South Florida. (PRWeb Jun 23, 2008)

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Sailing Season in Full Bloom in Charleston, S.C. and its Beach Resorts

ResortQuest welcomes boating enthusiasts to visit Charleston's beach resorts and the surrounding areas for discounts and special benefits on vacation rentals during Regatta Season in Charleston. (PRWeb Jun 23, 2008)

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Pay to Play Yacht Racing Notched up a Gear

Global Yacht Racing announces its new yacht - a 42 Sport designed by Stimson Yachts which will race with novices onboard amongst very competitive classes in a season of worldwide regatta and offshore racing. (PRWeb Jun 23, 2008)

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Fred Olsen Launches World-wide Cruises Brochure for 2009 - 2010 Season

Fred. Olsen's new brochure of worldwide cruises for 2009 - 2010 includes three complete World Cruises, all with very individual itineraries, the most the cruise line has ever offered. The brochure features a total of 312 different ports and134 countries or islands. A total of 160 cruises are featured in the brochure. (PRWeb Jun 20, 2008)

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Mercy Ships Recognizes International Day of the African Child

Story of 10 year-old boy demonstrates hope for African Children (PRWeb Jun 16, 2008)

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Clyde Waterfront Education Website is Launched at BBC Scotland Headquarters

The Clyde Waterfront Education website was launched on Monday, June 16, 2008. The event was held at the new £130m BBC Scotland headquarters. This is the first time a national regeneration project has been used to create a comprehensive teaching resource. 200 lesson plans are available for download. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2008)

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SeaFolks.com, a Community Site of Merchant Navy Officers, Now Redressed with New and Better Looking Layout

SeaFolks.com, a sleek networking site for merchant navy officers and maritime professionals, looks even better now. New look of SeaFolks.com is inspired by versatility of mariners in different forms of work & hobbies. (PRWeb Jun 14, 2008)

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Pterosail Trike Systems, L.C. Announces Revolutionary Hybrid Sailing and Cycling Product

A family startup company hopes to bring the exhilaration of sailing to a road near you. With the price of gasoline increasing and the growing environmental awareness to the benefits of zero-emission vehicles, Pterosail Trike Systems, L.C. believes the timing couldn't be better. (PRWeb Jun 13, 2008)

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Wireless Maritime Services (WMS) Announces New Contract with Royal Caribbean Ltd. to Continue to Provide Cellular Service at Sea

Wireless Maritime Services (WMS), the world leader in providing cellular service to the cruise line industry, announced today that they have signed a new five year contract to continue providing cellular at sea wireless service to guests and crew members on all ships from Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. and Celebrity Cruises. New ships entering the fleets are also included under this agreement. (PRWeb Jun 12, 2008)

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Unique Color Digital Gauge System Helps Prevent Engine Damage And Aids In Saving Fuel

New multi-function color digital gauges help achieve precise engine fueling and avoid costly engine damage. Innovative color graphics allows users to see changes in temperature and pressures in real-time while integrating with Engine Control Modules to achieve optimum fuel performance. Gauges work with most diesel and gasoline engines in automotive and marine environments. (PRWeb Jun 12, 2008)

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Red Carpet Detailing Changes Name to Green Earth Detail

Red Carpet Detailing announced today that the Company's board of directors approved a name change to Green Earth Detail, LLC. (PRWeb Jun 10, 2008)

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Brother of Henri Nouwen Named as New Chairman for Mercy Ships Holland

Paul Nouwen was installed last week as the new board chairman for Mercy Ships Netherlands. Mr Nouwen takes over the role from Professor Gustaaf van Beers who served in that capacity for the past ten years. (PRWeb Jun 9, 2008)

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AustralianBoating.com.au Launches the First Australian Boating & Marine PDF Newspaper

The AustralianBoating Beacon is Australia's first boating & marine PDF newspaper. A three page round-up of the latest boating & marine news. A new Beacon is produced everyday featuring National, Business, World, Environment, Sport & Lifestyle news focusing on the Australian boating & marine environment and other issues from around the world. (PRWeb Jun 9, 2008)

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Happy Hooking - The Art of Anchoring Demystifies Tackle and Technique in a Delightfully Readable New Book

The First New Book on Anchoring Published in the US in DecadesHappy Hooking - the Art of Anchoring is a very readable book loaded with valuable information on modern and traditional anchors, rodes, techniques, and etiquette as well as the 'occasional' anecdote. This is the first new book on anchoring in the US in decades - simply stated a must have for every boater or sailor. (PRWeb Jun 5, 2008)

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Omega Executes a Non Binding Letter of Intent for a "Plan of Merger" with a Casino Cruises Ship Owner

Jon S. Cummings IV, President/CEO, Jon S. Cummings III, Chairman, and the Board of Directors of Omega Commercial Finance Corporation (OTCBB:OCFN) have executed a “Non Binding Plan of Merger Agreement” with the owner and operator of a regional casino cruise ship enterprise. Omega is a public holding company with integrated subsidiaries engaged consultation, management, and the finance of structured commercial real estate projects. (PRWeb Jun 5, 2008)

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Bluenose II Heads to Toronto for Nova Scotia Maritime Festival on Queens Quay Harbourfront from June 20-22, 2008

Nova Scotia's Famous Bluenose II Tall Ship Arrives June 19, 2008 for tours of the Nova Scotia attraction and Private Sailing Events (PRWeb Jun 3, 2008)

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Yamaha's Exclusive Low RPM Mode Reduces WaveRunner Personal Watercraft Fuel Consumption by 26 Percent

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. today announced that the personal watercraft industry's first fuel saving feature, Low RPM Mode, is now saving Yamaha WaveRunner owners up to 26 percent in fuel costs based on average annual use. (PRWeb Jun 2, 2008)

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Pure Hospitality Group Opens 2nd Seafood Restaurant in Georgetown, Tackle Box.

Encouraged by the success of Hook Restaurant in Georgetown Washington DC. The Pure Hospitality group opens a second DC seafood house. Only this one has a more casual atmosphere and informal menu. To coincide with the opening of Tackle Box, the new casual "lobster shack", Pure Hospitality partnered with Blue Water Media to develop the logo, branding, website, and complete identity for the new restaurant. (PRWeb May 30, 2008)

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Select Safety Sales Expands in Response to OSHA's Final Rule on Employer Paid PPE

Select Safety Sales expands both their administrative and safety departments to be ready for the final ruling by OSHA that has made employers responsible for the payment of all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for their workers. This final rule on Employer Paid PPE is expected to drastically reduce occupational injuries in the industrial workplace and save millions of dollars related to medical expenses and lost time at work annually. (PRWeb May 28, 2008)

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Valley Water Approves Cost-Sharing Plan to Protect Water Supply and Put Boaters Back on the Water

The Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) Board of Directors has agreed to help fund Santa Clara County’s mandatory boat inspection program at local reservoirs. (PRWeb May 23, 2008)

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Flagship Sets Sail for Warmer waters: Officiall Launch of Eastern Pacific Yacht Club Set for September 1, 2008

Eastern Pacific Yacht Club (EPYC) announces the launch of the Pacific Provider, a 160' yacht and private offshore club for yachting and sportfishing enthusiasts. It is the first ocean-based club of its kind offering a superior option to fractional ownership and large yacht charters. The Pacific Provider is a floating resort, gourmet restaurant, fitness center, fueling station and provisioning platform for members fishing and cruising the best sportsfishing locations off the Western U.S. and Mexican coastlines. (PRWeb May 22, 2008)

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Liberty Players Experience the Navy, Open the Garden to Fleet Week

(PRWeb May 21, 2008)

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Great Guns on Alderney! The Alderney Elizabethan Shipwreck Gives Up its Guns

It has taken over 400 years but soon the Tower of London is going to get some of its guns back. On May 25, archaeologists will begin work on the recovery of cannon from a sunken Elizabethan ship that went down off the coast of Alderney in the Channel Islands in 1592. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)

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International Investors Let MTM Global Financial Services Allow You to Take Advantage of a Weak US Dollar with US Real Estate or the US Stock Market

MTM Global Financial Services is a leader in global asset protection and the group is renowned for its experience with the US real estate and US stock markets. The group correctly called the US real estate disaster, and the fall of the US Stock Markets. MTM Global Financial services is now offering real estate & stock market consulting services to off shore investors who want to take advantage of bargains in the US economy. MTM Global Financial Services specializes in working with off shore investors who demand discretion and confidentiality. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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Munro's Safety Clothing Adds Two New Wrangler� Jeans To Their Line of Fire Resistant Clothing

Munro's Safety Apparel, one of the nation's leading providers of safety clothing for the workplace, is very excited to announce the addition of two new products to their line of clothing. Munro's has added Wrangler® FR Cowboy Cut® Original Fit Jeans and Wrangler® FR Cowboy Cut® Relaxed Fit Jeans so that people on the job who prefer the fit and comfort of Wrangler® jeans can enjoy the exact same Wrangler® fit and style that they prefer with the added safety and benefit of flame resistance. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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Hypertherm Powermax Plasma: the Secret Weapon Behind Iron Man Movie

Iron Man Tony Stark uses a lot of cool tools to battle evil in the new blockbuster movie. His secret weapon though is a Hypertherm® Powermax® (www.hypertherm.com/powermax). The genius inventor knows there is no better way to cut through metal than with Hypertherm, which is why a Hypertherm plasma cutter was used in the making of the Iron Man movie. (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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Compass Seafood Processor / Aquarius Seafood of Hull Offers its Entire Contents at Auction on 19th June 2008 - Used Food Machinery Following Plant Closure

Pro Auction of Bath announces an auction of the entire contents of Compass Seafood Processor / Aquarius Seafood processing plant in Hull, on 19th June 2008 with a viewing on 17th & 18th JuneThe event offers the food processing industry an unrivalled opportunity to purchase the contents of this first class frozen food operation at a fraction of new replacement cost. Items for sale include defrosting & thawing lines, automated pallet system, blanching, cooking, steaming, spray glazing, IQf nitrogen freezing multihead weighers & bagging plant and machinery, gas boilers, laboratory and office equipment etc. (PRWeb May 11, 2008)

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Father's Day, Houston - $49* Kemah Lunch & Dinner Cruises on Star Fleet Yachts

Houston Father's Day Lunch and Dinner Cruises are being offered by Star Fleet Yachts in Kemah, Texas featuring "Bottomless Champagne", a gourmet buffet and live entertainment. Tickets are $49/adult and $39/child. Dinner Cruises are offered both Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15, 2008. Lunch cruises are available at 2pm on Sunday, June 15th, 2008. (PRWeb May 11, 2008)

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Endangered National Historic Landmark SS Columbia Raises Awareness, Seeks Urgently Needed Funding in Advance of National Maritime Day

(PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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Grandparents.com Holding Open Auditions for Multigenerational Family to Star in Reality Series Taping aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruise in Alaska: "Grandest Adventures" Series To Capture Remarkable Experiences Shared by Grandchildren and Grandparents

Grandparents.com, the premier destination for today's new generation of more active grandparents, today opened its website (www.grandparents.com) to families vying to star in its upcoming "Grandest Adventures" online reality series, chronicling extraordinary experiences shared by grandparents and their grandchildren. (PRWeb May 7, 2008)

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US Navy Mesothelioma Victims From Asbestos Exposure Should Call The Mesothelioma Victims Center First

The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created to assist all victims of Mesothelioma. Americas Watchdog has created the Mesothelioma Victims Center as a free service to victims or family members of victims, of a rare form of cancer called Mesothelioma. Americas Watchdog has initiated this very complete free service because there was literally nothing close to this type of service in the United States, and because this type of service is sorely needed by Mesothelioma victims and their families. The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created to assist victims & their families in every way possible. Victims who served in the US Navy are especially encouraged to contact the group at 866-714-6466 (PRWeb May 5, 2008)

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Living Passages Helps Christians Set Sail for the Bible

Deluxe Christian Cruise Brings the Bible to Life by Literally Following in Paul's Footsteps (PRWeb May 1, 2008)

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Victory Sails Joins UK-Halsey Sailmakers Group

The Only Full Service Canadian Sail Loft East of Toronto Has Joined UK-Halsey Sailmakers (PRWeb May 1, 2008)

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Ministry of Defence to Host Vessel Monitoring Systems Academy

New Centres provide skills development for Monitoring Control and Surveillance personnel (PRWeb May 1, 2008)

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Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions Announces Thermal Analysis Services for Electronic Enclosures

Optimize Thermal Management for high-performance applications with Thermal Analysis (PRWeb May 1, 2008)

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Industry Leader Pileco Inc., a BAUER Subsidiary, Announces Additions to Expansive Line of Foundation Equipment

Growing exponentially since joining the BAUER Maschinen GmbH family of companies, Pileco Inc. reveals new HR Hydraulic Hammer and Vibratory Hammers at the 2008 CONEXPO. (PRWeb May 1, 2008)

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