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New International Maritime Organization (IMO) Diesel Emission Standards is a Potential Positive Development for Capstone

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VAN NUYS, Calif., Sept. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.capstoneturbine.com) (Nasdaq: CPST), the world’s leading clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems announced today that the new International Maritime Organization (IMO) emission standards could become an additional  growth catalyst for the microturbine manufacturer.On January 1, 2020, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will enforce new diesel emission standards designed to significantly curb air pollution produced by the world's shipping industry which has essentially received a “free pass” for many years. An estimated 90% of the goods in this world are shipped via ocean freight, and the industry is projected to grow 3% every year creating an ever-increasing greenhouse gas problem.

Many industry experts think the much-anticipated shipping revolution could spark a dramatic upswing in diesel fuel demand over the coming months as the shipping industry is forced to switch from heavy oil or high sulfur diesel to cleaner diesel which is used in on-highway trucks. The heavy oil used by 80% of the world’s cargo and container ships is more carbon-intensive than other fuels and produces high greenhouse gases as well as air pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, which causes acid rain.

“The new IMO emission standards could provide multiple beneficial catalysts to our business as higher crude oil prices drive increased exploration and production activities and drive our natural resources market vertical which was 38% of our product revenue last year. In addition, higher cost diesel fuel compared to cheaper heavy oil should increase the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel and spark additional interest in electric and hybrid vessels which is positive for our transportation vertical,” said Darren Jamison, Capstone’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

This is all part of a broader global push towards cleaner energy markets, and the IMO is set to ban shipping vessels using fuel with a sulfur content higher than 0.5 percent, compared to levels of 3.5 percent at present. The most commonly used marine fuels are thought to have a sulfur content of around 2.7 percent. When the new IMO rules go into force approximately 15 months from now, industry experts have concerns as the global shipping industry is widely thought to be ill-prepared for the upcoming change in fuel regulations. 

Industry experts indicate that if crude oil prices decline before the new 2020 IMO rule takes effect, it will minimize the impact. However, if oil prices don’t decline or continue to increase before 2020 the increased demand for cleaner diesel could boost the demand for crude and send oil prices up to $90 to $100 per barrel after 2020. 

“Increased oil prices in excess of $90 per barrel will lead to more fuel switching in the over-the-road trucking industry with fleets potentially looking at switching from diesel to LNG or CNG trucks. Increased availability of LNG and CNG is generally positive for Capstone. Lastly, increased oil prices and lower emission standards should also push the development of hydrogen as a fuel.  Capstone is currently in development of a new microturbine fuel injector for use with hydrogen in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy,” concluded Mr. Jamison.

*About Capstone Turbine Corporation*

Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.capstoneturbine.com) (Nasdaq: CPST) is the world’s leading producer of low-emission microturbine systems and was the first to market commercially viable microturbine energy products. Capstone has shipped over 9,000 Capstone Microturbine systems to customers worldwide. These award-winning systems have logged millions of documented runtime operating hours. Capstone is a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Combined Heat and Power Partnership, which is committed to improving the efficiency of the nation’s energy infrastructure and reducing emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases. A DQS-Certified ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified company, Capstone is headquartered in the Los Angeles area with sales and/or service centers in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

For more information about the company, please visit www.capstoneturbine.com. Follow Capstone Turbine on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

*Forward-Looking Statements*

This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” as that term is used in the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “expects,” “believe,” “objective,” “intend,” “targeted,” “plan” and similar phrases. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties described in Capstone's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may cause Capstone’s actual results to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied in such statements. Capstone cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Capstone undertakes no obligation, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

“Capstone” and “Capstone Microturbine” are registered trademarks of Capstone Turbine Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

CONTACT:    
Capstone Turbine Corporation
Investor and investment media inquiries:
818-407-3628
ir@capstoneturbine.com 

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415-226-7747
cpst@integra-ir.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 7 hours ago.

Brunswick Corporation : Brunswick and Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution FinanceTM Announce Creation of Brunswick Commercial Finance for Canadian Dealers M

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* **METTAWA, Ill. Sept. 4, 2018* - Leveraging its successful and longstanding relationship with Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance^TM (CDF), Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced today that it has entered into an agreement, naming CDF as the preferred provider of floorplan financing for all Brunswick boats and Mercury Marine engines sold to marine dealers in Canada under the private brand, Brunswick Commercial Finance (BCF), effective Dec. 1, 2018.

Under the new BCF program, dealers will have access to a streamlined and simplified financing process, while also benefiting from stability in floorplan availability long-term.  Wholesale financing solutions will include flexible financing programs, 24/7 account access for dealers through the Customer Online Management System (COMS), a portal that offers fast answers and customer service, and up to 100 percent advance rates on inventory.

"We are excited to introduce this private label financing for Brunswick and Mercury dealers in Canada," said Tim Nixon, managing director - Canada at Wells Fargo CDF. "We are proud to be a part of this milestone, providing innovative financing solutions alongside such a great company as Brunswick."

This private label offering also provides dedicated credit lines for Brunswick dealers and its products.  "We set out to create a stable source of floorplan financing for our Canadian dealers to help them grow," said Cecil Cohn, vice president - Boating Services Network.  "In order to do that, they need simplified options and flexibility, which is why we decided to work with CDF, which has a stellar marine industry reputation for more than 45 years and has been an excellent joint venture partner to serve our U.S. dealers."

As part of Brunswick's recently announced Boating Services Network, it is expected that this BCF private brand will serve as a foundation to offer additional services to Canadian dealers in the future. "Building on the success of our existing services for U.S. dealers like retail finance outsourcing, extended product protection, and retail insurance, we expect the BCF offering will introduce Canadian dealers to Boating Services Network and help them expand their profits on each transaction, while delivering a superior purchase experience to the customer," said Cohn.  "We look forward to exploring these opportunities in the coming months."

Canadian dealers received notice today of the Brunswick Commercial Finance offering.  The transition from CDF to BCF will be managed over the next few months by the Wells Fargo CDF team in Canada.  For more information, Canadian dealers can contact Patricia Carrara, Relationship Manager - Wells Fargo CDF Canada, at (905) 361-1799.

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*About Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance*^*TM**. *Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance^TM (CDF) provided $41 billion in financing for more than 30,000 dealers and more than 1,200 distributors and manufacturers globally in 2017. CDF provides inventory financing solutions, service and intelligence through in-depth industry expertise and commitment. Programs include inventory and accounts receivable financing, asset-based lending, private label financing, collateral management, and related financial products. For more information, visit wellsfargo.com/cdf or follow company news via Twitter @WellsFargoCDF.

*About Boating Services Network*
Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Ill., Boating Services Network's leading dealer finance and operations service brands include floor planning from Brunswick Acceptance Corporation (USA) and Brunswick Commercial Finance (Canada), retail finance from Blue Water Finance and Mercury Repower Finance, retail extended product protection from Passport and Passport Premier, private label limited warranties for leading boat and engine manufacturers, retail insurance from Boater's Choice Insurance and close to 50 name brand marine dealer service providers from Brunswick Dealer Advantage.  For more information about existing services, contact Kirsten Schuchardt, Director, Sales & Dealer Services at 920-929-5094.

*Abou**t Brunswick*
Headquartered in Mettawa, Ill., Brunswick Corporation's  leading consumer brands include Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Ancor, Attwood, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, Czone, Del City, Garelick, Lenco Marine, Marinco, Mastervolt, Mercury, NAUTIC-ON, Park Power, Progressive Industries, ProMariner, Quicksilver and Whale marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea, Kellogg Marine, Lankhorst Taselaar, Payne's Marine and BLA parts and accessories distributors; Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Brunswick Commercial and Government Products, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Lowe, Lund, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Thunder Jet and Uttern boats; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Cybex, Indoor Cycling Group  and SCIFIT fitness equipment; and Brunswick billiards tables, accessories and game room furniture. For more information, visit http://www.brunswick.com.

*Brunswick Media Contact*

Contact:  Daniel Kubera
  Director - Media Relations and Corporate Communications
Phone:  847-735-4617
Email:  daniel.kubera@brunswick.com

*Wells Fargo Media Contact*

Contact:  Trisha Schultz
  Media Relations and Corporate Communications
Phone:  314-875-3863
Email:  Trisha.Schultz@WellsFargo.com

© 2018 Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution FinanceTM. All rights reserved.

Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution FinanceTM is the trademark in Canada and a trade name in the U.S.

for certain inventory financing (floor planning) services of Wells Fargo & Company and its subsidiaries

including Wells Fargo Capital Finance Corporation Canada. Reported by GlobeNewswire 7 hours ago.

Marine Corps widow faces nearly $10K bill after husband's suicide

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An apartment complex is billing a Marine Corps widow nearly $10,000 for damage after he committed suicide. Stefani Case says she can't afford the fee.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Reported by azcentral.com 5 hours ago.

Automotive Lubricants Market Share Will Reach USD 78.63 Billion By 2024, Globally: Zion Market Research

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According to the report, global automotive lubricants market was valued at approximately USD 59.35 billion in 2017 and is expected to generate revenue of around USD 78.63 billion by the end of 2024, growing at a CAGR of around 4.10% between 2018 and 2024.

New York, NY, Sept. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zion Market Research has published a new report titled *“Automotive Lubricants Market by Product (Gear Oil, Transmission Fluid, and Engine Oil) and by Vehicle Type (Light-weight Commercial Vehicle (LCV), Passenger Car (PC), and Heavy-weight Commercial Vehicle (HCV)): Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2017 - 2024”*. According to the report, global automotive lubricants market was valued at approximately USD 59.35 billion in 2017 and is expected to generate revenue of around USD 78.63 billion by the end of 2024, growing at a CAGR of around 4.10% between 2018 and 2024.  

Lubricants play a major role in the industrial and commercial sectors which includes aviation, automotive, manufacturing, and marine. An automotive lubricant helps in cooling of the components and also in debris removal. Automotive lubricant offers one of the significant features called viscosity; it is the capability of the fluid to stand firm against the motion. Increase in the automotive industry across the globe has resulted in rising demand for the automotive lubricants market. Rising consumer preference towards the high quality synthetic automotive lubricants is a major factor driving the growth of the market. Additionally, the increase in the stringent environmental rules and regulations leads to the adoption of high-quality lubricants by vehicle owners which further tend to positively impact the automotive lubricants market during the forecast period.

*Browse through 49 Tables & 16 Figures spread over 110 Pages and in-depth TOC on “Global Automotive Lubricants Market: Industry Size, Share, Applications, Analysis Report and Forecast, 2017 – 2024”.*

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On the basis of product, automotive lubricants market is fragmented into gear oil, engine oil, and transmission fluid. Engine oil accounted for the largest market share in 2017. The trend is anticipated to continue during the forecast period. Engine oils help in reducing the friction generated due to the metal-to-metal contact inside the engine and also remove the impurities in the fuel. Engine oil contributes in keeping the engine cool, prevents corrosion, and cleans engine. Several major market players are involved in manufacturing engine oils with higher performing additives. North America is the largest market for engine oil lubricants. 

Based on the vehicle type, the market is divided into the light-weight commercial vehicle, passenger car, and heavy-weight commercial vehicle. Passenger car accounted for a major market share in 2017 and is anticipated to continue its dominance during the forecast period.

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Geographically, Asia Pacific dominates the overall automotive lubricants market. The growth is accredited to the increase in disposable income in countries such as India and China which resulted in rising demand for passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. Moreover, the rise in the automotive industry in the emerging countries is the major factor driving the market in this region. Additionally, rising demand for heavy commercial vehicles in this region is also boosting the market for automotive lubricants.

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Europe and North America are anticipated to show a considerable growth during the forecast timeframe. Increasing demand for synthetic lubricants coupled with the rising customer preference for high-quality lubricants are the major factors driving the market growth in this region. Moreover, the increase in the automobile production in the countries such as Germany, the UK, France, and Italy is driving the market growth in this region. However, the Middle East & Africa automotive lubricants market is anticipated to witness a moderate growth.

Browse the full *"Automotive Lubricants Market by Product (Gear Oil, Transmission Fluid, and Engine Oil) and by Vehicle Type (Light-weight Commercial Vehicle (LCV), Passenger Car (PC), and Heavy-weight Commercial Vehicle (HCV)): Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2017 - 2024"* report at https://www.zionmarketresearch.com/report/automotive-lubricants-market

Some of the most important market players in the global automotive lubricants market are BP Plc, Royal Dutch Shell, Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd., Valvoline, Chevron, ExxonMobil Corporation, FUCHS Lubricants, Chevron Corporation, BASF SE, Lukoil Oil Company, Sinopec, PetroChina Company Limited, and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

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*This report segments the automotive lubricants market as follows:*

*Automotive Lubricants Market: Product Segment Analysis*

· Gear Oil
· Transmission Fluid
· Engine Oil

*Automotive Lubricants Market: Application Segment Analysis*

· Light-weight Commercial Vehicle (LCV)
· Passenger Car (PC)
· Heavy-weight Commercial Vehicle (HCV)

*Automotive Lubricants Market: Regional Segment Analysis*

· North America

· The U.S.

· Europe

· UK
· France
· Germany

· Asia Pacific

· China
· Japan
· India

· Latin America

· Brazil

· The Middle East and Africa

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The life of a shark scientist

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The life of a shark scientist Marine biologist Melissa Marquez shares a dive on the Great Barrier Reef, and tips for swimming with sharks. Reported by BBC News 5 hours ago.

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 104W C1D1&2 C2D1&2 Explosion Proof LED Light

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KEMP, Texas, Sept. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial lighting leader, Larson Electronics LLC, has announced a new low-profile explosion proof light fixture that provides users with 13,520 lumens of powerful, energy efficient illumination. This 104-watt LED lamp has a compact design, terminal strips for wiring, and T5 temperature rating with paint spray booth, ATEX and IECEx certifications, making it ideal for paint booths, oil rigs, offshore applications, petrochemical, manufacturing, chemical storage and more.The EPL-LP-48-LED-480V low profile explosion proof light is Class I Divisions 1 & 2; Class II Divisions 1 & 2 rated and provides 13,520 lumens of high quality light drawing just 104 watts. This integrated linear LED uses special positioned boards within the fixture to provide wide area light without sacrificing quality or output. This LED produces a brilliant beam with 100º horizontal and 140º vertical spread and has a standard 5000K color temperature to produce colors and details more accurately than traditional luminaries. This light can operate on 480V, 50/60Hz current without any modifications and includes a driver that automatically monitors and adjusts input levels to protect against dangerous spikes and drops. Additionally, the EPL-LP-48-LED-480V comes equipped with terminal strips for wiring.

This lightweight low-profile explosion proof LED is compact, measuring just 5 inches in width, great for small spaces. This LED light is built with powder coated cast aluminum, and is IP67 rated, dust-proof, and protected against high pressure jets and temporary submersion, as well as resistant to vibration and impacts. A special heat dissipating design paired with LED technology helps this unit achieve a 60,000-hour rated lifespan and 80% lumen retention. The EPL-LP-48-LED-480V is offered with suspension pendant mounting, chain hang mounting or surface mounting options.

“This low-profile explosion proof light provides reliable, durable and safe power to smaller hazardous location spaces,” said Rob Bresnahan, CEO of Larson Electronics LLC. “This fixture produces twice the light output while taking up less than half the surface area of other larger models.”

*About Larson Electronics LLC:* Larson Electronics LLC is a manufacturer of industrial lighting equipment and accessories. The company offers an extensive catalog of industry-grade lighting and power distribution products for the following sectors: manufacturing, construction, food processing, oil and gas, military, marine and automobile. Customers can benefit from the company’s hands-on, customized approach to lighting solutions. Larson Electronics provides expedited service for quotes, customer support and shipments.

*For further information, please contact:*
Rob Bresnahan, *President and CEO
*Toll-free: 1-800-369-6671
Phone: 214-616-6180
Fax: 903-498-3364
E-mail: sales@larsonelectronics.com

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Allied World Re Appoints Walter Chaname as Senior Vice President & General Manager, Latin America & Caribbean Treaty Reinsurance Division

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ZUG, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Reinsurance--Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, GmbH announced today that Walter Chaname has been appointed Senior Vice President & General Manager, Latin America & Caribbean Treaty Reinsurance Division effective immediately. He will report to Kevin Marine, President and Chief Underwriting Officer, Allied World Re. Mr. Marine said, “Walter has been with Allied World Re for over six years and is a key asset for our Latin America and Caribbean operation. He is Reported by Business Wire 4 hours ago.

The Competitive Advantages of Shipping Small Caps Webinar

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*With the CEOs of Euroseas Ltd., EuroDry Ltd., Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. **and Pyxis Tankers**THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 – AT 11:00 AM ET*

NEW YORK, Sept. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Link will host a complimentary webinar on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the Competitive Advantages of Shipping Small Caps.

*WEBINAR OVERVIEW*
The Webinar will discuss:

· Value and growth investors receive with discounts to NAV and growing year-over-year profitability
· Financial and operational strength compared to larger companies
· The competitive positioning, advantages and strength of small cap companies in the shipping market
· Current trends, developments and outlook in the shipping markets

*FEATURED PANELISTS*

· *Aristides Pittas, *Chairman & CEO *– Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESEA) and EuroDry Ltd. (NASDAQ:EDRY)*
· *Stamatis Tsantanis, *Chairman & CEO – *Seanergy Maritime Holdings Cor. (NASDAQ:SHIP)*
· *Eddie Valentis,* Chief Executive Officer *– Pyxis Tankers* *(NASDAQ:PXS)*

The webinar panel discussion will be moderated by *Mr. Randy Giveans*, Group Head of Energy Maritime Shipping Equity Research at* **Jefferies.*

The webinar is organized by Capital Link, a New York-based investor relations and financial communications firm, with a strategic focus on Shipping. For a complete list of Capital Link’s upcoming and past webinars, please visit webinars.capitallink.com.

*REGISTRATION*

To access the live webinar at no cost, please register at
http://webinars.capitallink.com/2018/shipping_small_caps/.

*WEBINAR STRUCTURE*

The webinar will consist of a roundtable discussion with the moderator and the panelists. It will last for a total of one hour. 45 minutes will be allotted for the panel discussion, which will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.

*Q&A SESSION – Submitting Questions*

Participants can submit questions prior to, or during the event through the special feature on the event page, or they can email them to Capital Link at questions@capitallink.com.

*ARCHIVED WEBCAST FOR REPLAY*

An archived webcast of this discussion will be publicly available at no cost within approximately 48 hours after the event.  Those who are interested can access the webcast for replay when they register for the event or afterwards through the event page as indicated.

*ABOUT EUROSEAS LTD.*

Euroseas Ltd. was formed on May 5, 2005 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to consolidate the ship owning interests of the Pittas family of Athens, Greece, which has been in the shipping business over the past 140 years. Euroseas trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker ESEA.

Euroseas operates in the container shipping market. Euroseas' operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified affiliated ship management company and Eurobulk (Far East) Ltd. Inc., which are responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management and operations of the vessels. Euroseas employs its vessels on spot and period charters and through pool arrangements.

The Company has a fleet of 11 vessels, including 10 Feeder containerships and 1 Intermediate Container carrier. Euroseas 11 containerships have a cargo capacity of 25,483 teu.

For more information, please visit: http://www.euroseas.gr

*ABOUT EURODRY LTD.*

EuroDry Ltd. was formed on January 8, 2018 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to consolidate the drybulk fleet of Euroseas Ltd into a separate listed public company. EuroDry was spun-off from Euroseas Ltd on May 30, 2018; it trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker EDRY.

EuroDry operates in the dry cargo, drybulk shipping market. EuroDry's operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified affiliated ship management company and Eurobulk (Far East) Ltd. Inc., which are responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management and operations of the vessels. EuroDry employs its vessels on spot and period charters.

The Company has a fleet of 6 vessels, including 3 Panamax drybulk carriers, 1 Ultramax drybulk carrier and 2 Kamsarmax drybulk carriers. EuroDry’s 6 drybulk carriers have a total cargo capacity of 453,086 dwt.

For more information, please visit: http://www.eurodry.gr/

*ABOUT SEANERGY MARITIME HOLDINGS CORP.*

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is an international shipping company that provides marine dry bulk transportation services through the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels.

The Company currently operates a modern fleet of eleven dry bulk carriers, consisting of nine Capesizes and two Supramaxes, with a combined cargo-carrying capacity of approximately 1,682,582 dwt and an average fleet age of about 9.3 years. The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands with executive offices in Athens, Greece and an office in Hong Kong. The Company's common shares and class A warrants trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols “SHIP” and “SHIPW”, respectively.

For more information, please visit: www.seanergymaritime.com

*ABOUT PYXIS TANKERS*

Pyxis Tankers owns a modern fleet of six tankers engaged in seaborne transportation of refined petroleum products and other bulk liquids. The Company is focused on growing its fleet of medium range product tankers, which provide operational flexibility and enhanced earnings potential due to their "eco" features and modifications. Pyxis is well positioned to opportunistically expand and maximize its fleet due to its competitive cost structure, strong customer relationships, and an experienced management team, whose interests are aligned with those of its shareholders.

For more information, please visit: http://www.pyxistankers.com.

*CONTACT:*

Nicolas Bornozis
Capital Link, Inc. (New York)
Tel: 212-661-7566
E-mail: webinars@capitallink.com

  Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.

Ship traffic, September 7

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Ship traffic Due to arrive today SHIP FROM PORT CAP Palmerston Long Beach OAK Cielo Di Dublino Long Beach SAC MOL Maneuver Los Angeles OAK MSC Caterina Long Beach OAK San Francisco Bridge Los Angeles OAK Due to depart today SHIP TO PORT ANL Walwa Port Unknown SFO Energy Primavera Kinuura, Japan SFO Matsonia Honolulu OAK MOL Brilliance Xingang, China OAK MOL Maneuver Tokyo OAK MSC Caterina Port Unknown OAK Source: S.F. Marine Exchange Reported by SFGate 1 day ago.

CORRECTION: NFWF announces $1.5 million in grants to reduce derelict fishing gear along U.S. coastlines

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Removal efforts to focus on Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Puerto Rico and Washington

Washington DC, Sept. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced seven grants totaling $1.5 million to reduce derelict fishing gear – lost, abandoned or discarded in the marine environment – in targeted areas in U.S. coastal waters.

The projects supported by the seven grants announced today will support the removal and disposal of an estimated 170,000 pounds of derelict gear from the coastal waters of Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Puerto Rico and Washington – including two National Marine Sanctuaries.

The grants were awarded through the Fishing for Energy program, a partnership between NFWF, Covanta and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program (NOAA). Additional funding was provided through community service funds arising from a federal environmental prosecution.

“Removing derelict gear from the oceans will reduce bycatch of threatened marine mammals and sea turtles, save fishermen time and money, and make U.S. waterways safer to navigate,” said Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of NFWF. “The Fishing for Energy program is an excellent example of public and private partners working together toward a national conservation goal.”

Funding will also allow for research in new technologies to reduce the harm from gear when lost or discarded at sea and to specifically support management efforts to remove gear from critical habitat for endangered species such as the northern right whale and green sea turtle.

“Since 2008, Covanta and our Fishing for Energy partners have helped collect more than 3.5 million pounds of derelict fishing gear and marine debris, and used it to generate clean energy for thousands of homes and businesses across the country,” said Paul Gilman, chief sustainability officer at Covanta. “The grant program takes it one step further by supporting the great work of organizations that are working to reduce this constant threat to the marine environment and ensure our waterways remain healthy and clean.”

“We are pleased to support this public-private partnership that works to remove and properly dispose of derelict fishing gear,” said Mark Dix, acting director for NOAA’s Marine Debris Program. “Once lost, fishing nets, lines and traps can entangle wildlife, create major hazards to navigation and damage sensitive and important habitats. These projects will remove and prevent the continued impacts of fishing gear to our natural resources and economy.”

Fishing for Energy launched in 2008 through a partnership among Covanta, NOAA, Schnitzer Steel Industries and NFWF. Its goals are to provide a cost-free solution to fishermen to dispose of old, derelict or unusable fishing gear and to reduce the amount of derelict fishing gear in and around our coastal waterways. A complete list of the 2018 grants made through the Fishing for Energy program is available here .

*About the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation*
Chartered by Congress in 1984, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) protects and restores the nation's fish, wildlife, plants and habitats. Working with federal, corporate and individual partners, NFWF has funded more than 4,500 organizations and committed more than $4.8 billion to conservation projects. Learn more at www.nfwf.org.

*About NOAA*
NOAA’s mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth’s environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and to conserve and manage our coastal and marine resources. Join us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and our other social media channels .

*About Covanta*
Covanta is a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. Annually, Covanta’s modern Energy-from-Waste facilities safely convert approximately 20 million tons of waste from municipalities and businesses into clean, renewable electricity to power one million homes and recycle approximately 550,000 tons of metal. Through a vast network of treatment and recycling facilities, Covanta also provides comprehensive industrial material management services to companies seeking solutions to some of today’s most complex environmental challenges. For more information, visit www.covanta.com.

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CONTACT: Rob Blumenthal
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
(202) 857-0166
rob.blumenthal@nfwf.org Reported by GlobeNewswire 1 day ago.

NEW SHIP STRENGTHENS SEA SHEPHERD EFFORT TO SAVE THE VAQUITA

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Renewed hope to save the critically endangered vaquita porpoise as Sea Shepherd crews work tirelessly to repair newest addition to the fleet in anticipation of net retrieval operations in the Upper Gulf of California.

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*Fernandina Beach, FL – Sep 6^th, 2018 – *Sea Shepherd has received a generous vessel donation from philanthropist Benoit Vulliet which will enable the marine conservation group to be more effective in their fight to save the most endangered marine mammal in the world, Mexico’s critically endangered vaquita porpoise.

 

The newest anti-poaching vessel in Neptune’s Navy, as the organization’s fleet is known, is former U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tender White Holly. The organization also operates three former U.S. Coast Guard Island Class Cutters currently engaged in marine conservation and anti-poaching operations.

 

White Holly was built at Basalt Ship Building in 1944 and served in World War II in Pearl Harbor delivering ammunition to naval vessels. She was acquired by the Coast Guard in 1946 and served until the seventies protecting the Alaskan coastline.  The vessel was later transferred to Mississippi as a Buoy Tender to restore aids to navigation damaged by hurricanes until her retirement from the Coast Guard in 1998.

 

Benoit Vulliet acquired the White Holly for oceanographic research.  Due to a busy schedule and living in Europe, Mr. Vulliet found it difficult to continue managing the vessel, deciding to donate her to Sea Shepherd for a continued life of service, this time to protect marine wildlife and habitat.

 

“I know that this boat will do a good job with Sea Shepherd,” said Mr. Vulliet. “I am very happy to be now a part of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society”.

 

The vessel’s first new mission as part of the Sea Shepherd fleet will be joining Operation Milagro V in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. The campaign aims to save the critically endangered vaquita porpoise. Vaquitas are endangered because of gillnet poaching, mostly meant to catch the totoaba fish. Like the vaquita, the totoaba is endemic to the Sea of Cortez and critically endangered. The fish are being heavily targeted for their swim bladders, which are illegally sold for exorbitant amounts of money in Asian black markets. It is said that a totoaba bladder can fetch up to $20,000 USD in China.

 

“Coast Guard Buoy tenders have low freeboard and large working decks, just what our dedicated volunteers crew members need to pull illegal nets efficiently from the sea. The ship is also very fuel efficient, which means we will be able to stay at sea for longer periods while ridding the vaquita refuge of illegal gillnets,” said Sea Shepherd’s founder and CEO Captain Paul Watson. Acoustic monitoring estimates from 2015 showed that less than 30 vaquita were still alive. This data triggered varied reactions from the scientific and conservation community including the notion that trying to save the vaquita porpoise is a lost cause.

 

“It’s always been my opinion, that the only causes really worth fighting for are lost causes,” said Watson. “It’s incredible how many times Sea Shepherd has pulled through, and lost causes have turned into victories. As a matter of fact, we believe the vaquita would not still be here if Sea Shepherd had not had the initiative to start removing nets from the vaquita habitat, working with Mexican authorities.” He concluded, “Sea Shepherd’s effort of removing gillnets from the vaquita habitat, so far has been the only proven effective method to save the porpoise.”

 

Sea Shepherd’s M/V White Holly will undertake major refit work in Fernandina Beach, Florida.  The crew received a warm visit from Mayor Johnny Miller to welcome the ship to the community, which has been very supportive of Sea Shepherd’s work and mission. The vessel is scheduled to depart in December for Mexico by way of the Panama Canal.

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*ABOUT SEA SHEPHERD CONSERVATION SOCIETY*: Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Visit www.seashepherd.org for more information.

 

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carolina@seashepherd.org Reported by GlobeNewswire 1 day ago.

Safe Bulkers, Inc. Announces Election of Class I Directors at 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

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MONACO, Sept. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safe Bulkers, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: SB), an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, announced the election of three Class I directors at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders held in Monaco today.Polys Hajioannou, Ioannis Foteinos and Ole Wikborg were elected Class I directors. The Class I directors were elected to hold office for a term ending at the annual meeting of stockholders in 2021 and until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified.

Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Deloitte, Certified Public Accountants S.A. as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.

*About Safe Bulkers, Inc.*

The Company is an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, transporting bulk cargoes, particularly coal, grain and iron ore, along worldwide shipping routes for some of the world’s largest users of marine drybulk transportation services. The Company's common stock, Series C and Series D preferred stock is listed on the NYSE, where it trades under the symbols “SB”, “SB.PR.C” and “SB.PR.D”, respectively.

*Forward-Looking Statements *

This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, and in the Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events, the Company’s growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy, including expected vessel acquisitions and entering into further time charters. Words such as “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “hopes,” “estimates” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, changes in the demand for drybulk vessels, competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates, risks associated with operations outside the United States and other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

*For further information, please contact:*

*Company Contact:*
Dr. Loukas Barmparis
President
Safe Bulkers, Inc.
Tel.: +30 2 111 888 400
       +357 25 887 200
E-Mail: directors@safebulkers.com

*Investor Relations / Media Contact:*
Nicolas Bornozis, President
Capital Link, Inc.
230 Park Avenue, Suite 1536
New York, N.Y. 10169
Tel.: (212) 661-7566
Fax: (212) 661-7526
E-Mail: safebulkers@capitallink.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 1 day ago.

The Great Barrier Reef Shows Significant Signs Of Recovery

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Tourism and Events Queensland: Reef Recovery Supported by Milder Climate and Alliance Between Science, Industry and Government

BRISBANE, Australia (PRWEB) September 06, 2018

Queensland, Australia is pleased to advise a positive update on the recovery status of the iconic Great Barrier Reef. The Reef & Rainforest Research Centre (RRRC), a non-profit enterprising Australian organization, has reported substantial signs of recovery for corals affected by mass coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. A milder 2017-18 summer as well as cooperation between science, industry and government is supporting the recovery of the Reef in many important locations.

The majestic Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the world’s largest living organism, stretching 1,430 miles and featuring an abundance of marine life with over 3,000 individual reef systems and coral cays as well as hundreds of tropical islands with some of the world’s most beautiful sun-soaked, golden beaches.

As an iconic natural wonder and an unforgettable lifetime experience, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most sought-after tourism destinations, offering an abundance of experiences for travelers such as snorkeling, scuba diving, aerial tours and marine educational tours. Tourism provides critical support of the Great Barrier Reef, as visitor fees contribute to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, the federal agency with oversight for the protection and scientific research to support the sustainability of the reef, including regulations that provide a global benchmark for responsible tourism practice.

Reefs around the world experienced bleaching in 2016 and 2017, and while the northern part of the Great Barrier Reef did experience some severe bleaching, this condition did not affect the entire Reef and there are currently encouraging signs of recovery at a variety of key tourism sites. Recent photos taken in June and July 2018 show healthy, vibrant coral at numerous locations that suffered during the back-to back coral bleaching events in 2016 and 2017 including Fitzroy Island, Moore Reef and Saxon Reef near Cairns, among other locations.

Coral bleaching occurs when corals experience too much stress – i.e. from high water temperatures or poor water quality - and eject their symbiotic zooxanthellae, losing their distinctive colors. If stressful conditions persist, the corals will die, but if conditions return to acceptable levels, some corals can re-absorb zooxanthellae and recover. A relatively cooler 2017-2018 summer in the northern Great Barrier Reef has helped many corals affected by the mass bleaching to start the journey back to good health.

The Reef Restoration Foundation, a nonprofit social enterprise creating optimism for the Great Barrier Reef through innovative coral reef restoration techniques, established the first ocean-based coral nursery in the Great Barrier Reef in December 2017 to regenerate damaged coral reefs at Fitzroy Island, Cairns, and have plans to install a series of other nurseries throughout the Great Barrier Reef. They are pleased to report that the first crop of corals have exceeded expectations, increasing in size 2.5 times in six months with nine out of 10 corals thriving and 222 new coral fragments resulting from the initial 24 pieces of coral initially harvested. They will soon attach about 100 of these thriving corals onto damaged coral reefs at Fitzroy Island.

Tourism operators have also reported improvements in the condition of corals at their high-profile dive sites. Quicksilver Group Environmental Compliance Manager Doug Baird said there had been widespread recovery from the 2016 and 2017 mass bleaching events at the company’s regular sites.

“All of our sites that survived the mass bleaching events have shown strong signs of recovery, they look great now. We were fortunate that the effects of bleaching were very patchy,” Doug said. “I was in the water a few weeks ago at our pontoon site at Agincourt Reef and it looks stunning, there’s staghorn coral that’s budding out and regrowing.”

The Reef and Rainforest Research Centre (RRRC) in cooperation with the Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators (AMPTO) conducted detailed surveys of bleaching levels at key dive tourism sites around Cairns in 2016. While many of the primary dive sites were not affected in the 2016 bleaching, quite a few were quite strongly affected in the 2017 event. Fortunately, these are the same reefs showing strong signs of recovery.

“It is important to realize that bleaching occurs in multiple stages, ranging from the equivalent of a mild sunburn to coral mortality – so when a reef is reported as ‘bleached’ in the media, that often leaves out a critical detail on how severe that bleaching is, at what depth the bleaching has occurred and if it’s going to cause permanent damage to the coral at that site,” RRRC Managing Director Sheriden Morris said.

“The Great Barrier Reef is a very large and diverse coral system with a high level of biodiversity and has significant capacity to recover from health impacts like bleaching events. Increasing temperatures experienced around the world from climate change means that the pressure on the Great Barrier Reef is going to continue into the future. In addition to government and community actions to reduce carbon emissions and improve the quality of water running into the GBR, managers and operators on the Great Barrier Reef will need to do all they can to protect and support their individual sites.”

Multiple recent reports and images from marine tourism operators and from the tourists themselves show some sites are recovering quite well.

“Saxon Reef, for example, suffered some form of bleaching on 47.1 per cent of its live coral cover during the 2016 event. Fortunately, much of the bleached coral recovered thanks to better conditions experienced in 2018. However, this recovery is always going to be contingent on environmental conditions. It is critical that all efforts are made to promote the health and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef. It is clearly a misconception that the whole of the GBR suffered from severe coral bleaching and that the reef is dead. This is blatantly untrue” said Sheriden Morris.

Sheriden Morris added “We all know that the reef may suffer further bleaching events as the climate continues to warm, but we have to do everything we possibly can to help protect our Great Barrier Reef.”

The RRRC co-hosted a major Great Barrier Reef Restoration Symposium in July in Cairns, the traditional visitor gateway to the reef. Over 300 scientists, engineers and marine tourism industry representatives from 14 countries explored ways to support tropical coral reefs in the face of the world’s warming climate. The Great Barrier Reef Restoration Symposium was a first of its kind to be held that focused on restoration and recovery of coral reef systems. The Symposium highlighted local actions that can be implemented to recover and be more resilient from impacts such as bleaching.

For more information on the Great Barrier Reef, coral bleaching, and specific reef preservation efforts, please see this video from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: https://bit.ly/2CvvHxU

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ABOUT TOURISM AND EVENTS QUEENSLAND
Queensland is the second-largest and third-most populous state in Australia. Situated in the north-east of the country, it is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. Queensland has 14 destination regions, the most popular of which include Brisbane, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Coast, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and The Whitsundays. Queensland is a fascinating mix of cities and coast and offers an array of diverse experience throughout its many regions from the quintessential ‘Aussie’ beach experience and the islands of the Great Barrier Reef to nature & world heritage experiences and indigenous culture. Reported by PRWeb 23 hours ago.

2 pygmy killer whales die a week after beaching in Florida

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SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Officials say two pygmy killer whales have died a week after being found distressed in shallow waters on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Mote Marine Laboratory spokeswoman Stephannie Kettle says one of the females, Lightning, died Wednesday, and the other, Thunder, died Thursday. Crews from Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Clearwater Fire & Rescue […] Reported by Seattle Times 20 hours ago.

Hubbell Water Heaters Appoints Tim Lawton as Southeast Regional Sales Manager

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Hubbell Heaters located in Stratford, CT is pleased to announce Tim Lawton as Southeast Regional Sales Manager, where he will be covering territories from Maryland down to Florida and west to Texas.

STRATFORD, Conn. (PRWEB) September 07, 2018

Tim joins Hubbell with 38 years of experience in the commercial water heating industry. His background includes 23 years with RECO USA where he was a National Sales Manager, responsible for sales training, rep performance, product promotion, and consulting with engineering firms. Previously, he worked for 15 years with Adamson Company, progressing from Inside Sales to Sales Manager.

Tim brings his extensive knowledge of water heating, customer relations, and sales, which will prove to be beneficial in expanding our market exposure and customer base.

“With the appointment of Tim, Hubbell’s sales management structure is now complete. We are excited to have Tim aboard, as he will aid in strengthening Hubbell’s presence at the rep level,” said Sean Clarke, Vice President of Sales at Hubbell.

About Hubbell

Hubbell Water Heaters is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of water heating products serving the commercial, industrial, marine/Navy, foodservice, and residential markets. Hubbell is committed to being a reliable choice for its customers by providing quality products and superior service. For more information, please visit http://www.hubbellheaters.com. Reported by PRWeb 13 hours ago.

Marriott Hotels and Ted Deliver Inspiring ‘Women In Innovation’ Salon That Sparks New Perspectives Across Asia Pacific

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Marriott Hotels invited the region's most inventive thought leaders to engage in inspiring conversations at Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield in India's tech and innovation hub.

Bengaluru, India - Media OutReach - 7 September 2018 -* *Marriott International's flagship brand Marriott Hotels continues to spark creative ideas and meaningful conversations worldwide, hosting its second TED Fellows salon in Asia Pacific on September 6^th at the Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield in India.  The event was attended by an engaged crowd of over 200 movers and shakers including innovative entrepreneurs, Marriott Rewards loyalty members, international media and influencers as well as top business school students. Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield was chosen as the destination to host this year's Marriott TED Fellows Salon because of the city's reputation as India's hub of technology and innovation.

 

Marriott Hotels 'Women in Innovation' TED Salon featuring speakers Trang Tran, Asha de Vos and Zubaida Bai and panel moderator Peggy Fang Roe, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Asia Pacific, Marriott International (left to right).

At the event, three TED fellows shared personal and professional stories around the theme of "Women in Innovation'. The speakers included women's health advocate Zubaida Bai from India, a passionate activist for improving global maternal health. She is the creator of the simple but revolutionary 'clean birth kit' to provide safer childbirths for impoverished women in the developing world. Meanwhile, founder of 'The Sri Lankan Blue Whale Project', marine biologist, whale conservationist and educator Asha de Vos shared a powerful message that whales must be protected because they play a crucial role in the health of the world's oceans. The third speaker, Trang Tran, is an agriculture entrepreneur and co-founder of Fargreen, and shared about how she's working with farmers to build sustainable, prosperous communities in her native Vietnam. 

 

 "We are excited to bring the next event in the TED Fellows Salon series to Bengaluru as part of our partnership with Marriott Hotels," said Shoham Arad, director of TED Fellows. "Our TED Fellows program was established in 2009 to bring together innovators and thought leaders to address some of the world's most pressing issues through the sharing of ideas and strategies. The speakers at this Marriott salon in Asia Pacific represented some of the best and brightest thinkers of their generation who are working towards making positive, meaningful and lasting change in their communities."

 

To further strengthen Marriott Hotels' commitment to innovation -- ahead of the evening TED Salon, a roundtable luncheon hosted by former award-winning Bloomberg anchor and the founder of Narramur communications agency, Angie Lau, brought together a dynamic community of nine Asian entrepreneurs to engage in thought-provoking conversations on 'Women in Innovation' and share ideas on how they're innovating in their respective fields.

 

"It was a pleasure to spark a conversation between innovative influencers and being able to share ideas on how to support Women in Innovation," said Peggy Fang Roe, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Asia-Pacific, Marriott International. "Innovation and creativity are key to our success as a travel company. The company's flagship brand Marriott Hotels is leading the pack with brilliant partnerships exemplified by this year's TED Fellows Salon, which is a prime example of how we offer money-can't-buy experiences to our guests and loyalty members."

 

The ongoing global partnership between Marriott Hotels and TED is now in its second year, following its launch in 2016 and has been expanded to include more exciting and innovative programming at Marriott Hotels in key destinations worldwide. Marriott Hotels is a brand that's geared towards a new generation of travelers, who continuously seek fresh inspirations and creative ideas during their own life-changing journeys around the world.

 

"Backed by 60 years of history, Marriott Hotels continues to innovate and inspire brilliance in our guests -- and this TED Salon has really brought to life what the brand stands for," said Mike Fulkerson, Vice President, Brand & Marketing Asia Pacific, Marriott International. "Marriott's salons engage with travelers around the world through its inspiring, empowering messages and we look forward to continuing this partnership in 2019 to bring these exciting experiences to more guests across Asia Pacific."

 

In addition to last night's TED Salon in Bengaluru, there will be TED Fellows Salons held at Marriott Hotels in exciting destinations including Boston, Cairo and Athens in upcoming months. Marriott Hotels also recently launched its newest Instagram story series, #MarriottHotelsxTEDFellows, which offers viewers original, inspiring content and an inside look at their favorite idea engine. To watch the series, follow @marriotthotels on Instagram and stay tuned for content throughout the year.

 

For more information, please visit tedtalksmarriott.com.

 

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**About Marriott Hotels*

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With over 500 hotels and resorts in 65 countries and territories around the world, Marriott Hotels is evolving travel through every aspect of the guest's stay, enabling the next generation to Travel Brilliantly. Boldly transforming itself for mobile and global travelers who blend work and play, Marriott leads the industry with innovations, including the Greatroom lobby and Mobile Guest Services that elevates style & design and technology. Marriott Hotels is proud to participate in the industry's award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®. Members can now link accounts with Starwood Preferred Guest® at members.marriott.com for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. To learn more, visit www.MarriottHotels.com. Stay connected to Marriott Hotels on Facebook, @marriott on Twitter and @marriotthotels on Instagram.

 

*About TED*

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*TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, usually in the form of short, powerful talks delivered by today's leading thinkers and doers. Many of these talks are given at TED's annual gathering in Vancouver, Canada, its TEDWomen and TEDGlobal conferences, and at thousands of independently organized TEDx events around the world, then made available, free, on TED.com and other channels.

TED's open and free initiatives for spreading ideas include TED.com, where new TED Talk videos are posted daily; TEDx, which provides licenses to thousands of individuals and groups who host local, self-organized TED-style events around the world; the TED Fellows program, which selects innovators from around the globe to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities; Subtitles and interactive transcripts as well as translations from thousands of volunteers worldwide; and the educational initiative TED-Ed. Reported by Media OutReach 11 hours ago.

Small scale LNG tapping point for the investors, to witness a CAGR of 2.81% during 2017-2023

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NEW YORK, Sept. 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The small scale LNG market is expected to witness a CAGR of 2.81%, and is projected to reach USD 43.5 billion by 2023. Factors propelling the growth of small scale LNG market are growing global natural gas reserves, favorable gas prices and stricter emission regulations. Further, flexible supply volume; growing demand from marine, heavy-duty trucking, rail and high-horsepower industrial equipment tends to support the growth of the small scale LNG market.The report segments *Small Scale LNG* market by *Type* (Liquefaction Terminal (Onshore, Offshore), Regasification Terminal (Onshore, Offshore)), by* Storage Tank* (Pressurized (Spherical, Bullet), Atmospheric (Flat, Bullet), Floating Storage), by  *Supply Mode *(Shipment & Bunkering, Trucks, Rail Tanks, Pipeline, Others), by *Application* (Transportation (Marine, Road, Mining), Off-grid power generation, others), by *Region* (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World (RoW). The report studies the global Small scale LNG market over the forecast period (2017-2023).

Small Scale Liquefied Natural Gas (ssLNG) infrastructure include plants having a capacity less than 1 MTPA and carriers or vessels with a LNG storage capacity less than 30,000 cubic meters. LNG supply chain includes consolidated infrastructure from terminal and bunker vessels to the end users such as power and transportation industry. The LNG from the source is shipped to regional hub terminals. These import terminals facilitates the use of LNG in domestic market as well as the re-export of LNG to nearby markets. Further, the LNG in the domestic market is re-gassed and piped to the customers or distributed through trucks and container vehicles in the remote areas.

*Browse full research report with TOC on “Global Small Scale LNG Market Outlook, Trend and Opportunity Analysis, Competitive Insights, Actionable Segmentation & Forecast 2023” at: https://www.energiasmarketresearch.com/global-small-scale-lng-market-outlook/*

*Key Findings of the Global Small Scale LNG Market Report *

· The small scale LNG market is expected to reach at a capacity of 324 MTPA by 2023
· Onshore re-gasification terminals occupy the largest market share in terms of volume. The construction of number of onshore re-gasification terminals would drive the growth of onshore re-gasification small scale LNG market
· Offshore re-gasification terminal has the highest growth rate during the forecast period. The growth is supplemented by the increasing number of FSRU
· By supply mode, shipment and bunkering segment is expected to grow at a significant rate. The changing regulatory affairs pertaining to the emission in the marine transportation drives the growth of this segment
· The transportation segment is expected to garner the majority share of the small scale LNG market. Factors such as clean fuel, environment regulations, low cost of LNG fuel and government incentives propel the growth of transportation segment
· The off grid power generation segment of small scale LNG market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the years to come. The existence proper LNG infrastructure in place, need to maintain low air quality, higher fuel efficiency and low capital cost will pent up the demand of small scale LNG in off grid power segment
· Geographically, Asia-pacific dominates the small scale LNG market. The underdeveloped large scale gas infrastructure and increasing demand of LNG in LNG-to-power projects is driving the growth of small scale LNG in the region
· Europe is the second largest small scale LNG market. Europe is capitalizing on developing LNG fuelling infrastructure inland as well as across the shore to make LNG economically viable
· Companies are forming associations to develop solutions related to small scale LNG business and working towards promoting low carbon economy for instance Wartsila has come in agreement with French company Engie to develop services and solutions related to small scale LNG businesses
· Engie will invest around 112 million USD to develop small scale LNG and CNG trucking infrastructure across Europe by 2020
· In february 2017, Gazprom signed an agreement with Avtodor to develop a network of LNG and CNG filling stations in Russia. Gazprom is developing small scale LNG infrastructure in Vietnam, China, Belarus and Bolivia
· In April 2017, approximately 61 small scale LNG ship carriers are operating globally
· The key players dealing in small scale LNG market are Wartsila Corporation, The Linde Group, General Electric, FLUXYS, Golng Indonesia, Energy Holdings Limited, Kunlun Energy, Plum Energy, Engie, Gazprom, Skangass AS, Gasnor

*Investor Corner *

Small scale LNG offers abundant opportunity in the market which are not connected to pipeline network as well as the markets where the infrastructure is less developed. Small scale LNG market is an attractive investment for the investors particularly for those who are willing to enter the oil and gas industry. The small scale LNG is tapping point for those investors with less capital investments and has long term plans to expand in LNG market. With minimum risk and good return on investments the small scale LNG market has lot to offer. The added advantage that Small scale LNG provides is modularization of LNG market in term of supply and infrastructure. These small scale infrastructures supplements the current LNG market demand. Over the long term small scale LNG can be integrated with large scale projects or can be developed into large scale projects over a course of time.  The small scale LNG offers a promising growth as new markets are opening up for LNG projects. Further, the revamping marine and heavy vehicle industry requires small scale infrastructure for seamless supply of fuel. Moreover, changes in the regulatory policies pertaining to the use of fuel are driving a number of industries to switch to LNG. The bunkering ship, import terminals and trucked cargoes servers as the building block for the growth of small scale LNG.  However, the sustainability of small scale LNG market depends on well connected supply chain to the end users.

*Regional Insight*

Asia-Pacific is a hub of small scale LNG activity mostly driven by the capital investment by countries such as India and China. Major LNG demand is simulated by the LNG-to-power demand and transportation in the region. LNG being a clean and low emission fuel is promoted by government commitments to turn to LNG based economy.

The policy in North America pertaining to LNG trade is changing for better. The Trump administration has proposed a rule that will provide for faster approval of small scale export of natural gas from export facility. Central America, Caribbean and South America are the target market of U.S. small scale industry. Most of the countries in these regions are LNG deficient; they import large volume of LNG through conventional tankers and large scale terminals. The small scale LNG export market has provided a solution eliminating economic and practical caveats pertaining to natural gas exports to these countries.

Europe is spending heavily to develop LNG infrastructure. The changing fuel scenario especially in countries such a France, Belgium and UK is driving the growth of small scale LNG in the region. The emission control policy especially in marine transport and heavy vehicle sector is increasing the consumption of LNG in Europe. Further, the blue corridor projects that aim to build LNG fuelling infrastructure across Europe in order to make LNG economically viable fuel will attract investments from major companies operating in Europe.

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Jim Mattis, in Afghanistan, tries fostering reconciliation as security worsens

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'First known omnivorous shark species identified'

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Scientists say they have identified the first known omnivorous shark species, with 60 per cent of its diet consisting of seagrass. The finding, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, overturns the idea that all sharks are exclusive meat-eaters. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine in the US found that bonnethead sharks happily graze upon seagrass, in addition to eating bony fish, crabs, snails and shrimp.

Omnivores feed on a variety of food of both plant and animal origin. The bonnethead shark is abundant in the shallow waters of the Western Atlantic, and the Gulf of Mexico, 'The Guardian' reported. Though small by shark standards, adult females -- the larger of the sexes -- can still reach an impressive five feet long. The researchers analysed the sharks' dietary habits after reading reports of the fish chomping on seagrass, the flowering marine plant that forms subsea meadows in some coastal waters.

They retrieved sea grass from Florida Bay and hauled it back to the lab where they re-planted it. As the seagrass took root, the researchers added sodium bicarbonate powder made with a specific carbon isotope to the water. This was taken up by the seagrass, giving it a distinctive chemical signature. The researchers, including those from Florida International University in the US, next caught five bonnethead sharks and brought them to the lab.

They were fed on a three week diet of the seagrass and squid. The scientists ran a series of tests on the sharks. These showed that they successfully digested the seagrass with enzymes that broke down components of the plants, such as starch and cellulose.

Lacking the kind of teeth best suited for mastication, the shark may rely on strong stomach acids to weaken the plants' cells so the enzymes can have their digestive effects, researchers said. 

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BackOffice Associates Celebrates Mid-Year Momentum with Data Transformation Innovations and Global Expansion

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Company’s Solutions Applauded for Solving Enterprises’ Most Complex Data Transformation Challenges

MCLEAN, Va. (PRWEB) September 07, 2018

Completing the first half of 2018 with a series of unprecedented growth initiatives, BackOffice Associates, a worldwide leader in solutions that solve enterprises’ most complex data transformation challenges, today announced its mid-year achievements. Most notably, the company deepened its commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions for SAP S/4HANA® migrations and made key appointments to its executive team – including naming Dave Spencer, former SAP Chief Operating Officer of North America, as its new President of North America; Kevin Campbell, former Group Chief Executive Officer of multiple business units at Accenture, as its President of Global Consulting and Services Delivery; and Steve Webber, a former EMC executive-level financial executive, as Chief Operating Officer.

As the leader in solving enterprises’ most complex data transformation challenges, BackOffice Associates continued its streak of adding key new Global 2000 customers by responding to increased demand for its trusted expertise, intelligent software and solution accelerators for specific industries and lines of business. It also introduced a solution specifically addressing data requirements around GDPR and unveiled a freemium version of its Quadrate ERP² solution. Additionally, the company received significant market affirmation, earning recognition on Gartner’s Market Guide for Information Stewardship Applications and the Database Trends and Applications (DBTA) 100, as well as winning DBTA’s Reader’s Choice Award for Best Data Governance Solution for the fourth consecutive year.

“In the first half of the year, we saw a major uptick in enterprises engaging in digital transformation initiatives, which also demand data transformations – particularly regarding SAP S/4HANA cloud migrations. Our solutions’ track record of success for managing all phases of the data journey has solidified BackOffice as the go-to provider for these initiatives,” said David Booth, CEO of BackOffice Associates. “Continuing our momentum, our latest data migration, data quality, master data management and information governance product innovations are continually being infused with new AI and machine learning capabilities to drive even more efficiencies and targeted enterprise business outcomes for our Global 2000 customers.”

During the first half of 2018, BackOffice set sales records across key global regions. Its Europe and Africa team reported a 70 percent increase in software sales versus the first half of 2017, and there was a 21 percent increase in overall revenue when compared to the same time period in 2017. New enterprise wins abounded across the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and South Africa.

“Our strategic investments during the first two quarters allowed BackOffice to expand its EUAF regional presence by deploying our solutions across the Nordics, Benelux and South Africa. We also opened our new DACH headquarters office in Stuttgart, Germany, to help meet major demand for supporting SAP S/4HANA migrations,” said Clive Bellmore, CEO of Europe and Africa, BackOffice Associates. “We’ve received immense traction across Europe and Africa-based customers for deploying our SAP S/4HANA migration solutions as we guided multi-billion-dollar enterprises through their migration go-lives in the first half of 2018.”

In the Asia Pacific region, the BackOffice Associates team added premier clients including Vista Land and Concepcion Industrial Corp in the Philippines and Endeavour Energy in Australia. They also signed a leading fast food retail chain in the Philippines, the largest food and beverage company in Australia, and Singapore’s leading utilities, marine and urban development group.

“2018 began with more of the market waking up to the reality of SAP S/4HANA adoption. This changed requirements around SAP Analytics Cloud and drove the emergence of data science and analytics in real businesses,” said Krish Datta, CEO - Asia Pacific, Japan and Middle East. “As a true ‘data to decision’ player in the region, BackOffice Associates responded by inking widespread customer wins across Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and the Middle East and achieving 100 percent delivery success. We will continue to leverage our market leadership position in helping customers plan their moves to SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud and end-to-end SAP Business Planning and Consolidation.”

About BackOffice Associates
BackOffice Associates is a worldwide leader in information governance and data stewardship solutions, focusing on helping customers manage one of their most critical assets – data. Our range of award-winning products, built on a revolutionary platform, address the needs of business users seeking to unlock the value of their data assets. Our products and services enable organizations to accelerate growth, gain actionable visibility and reduce risks. Founded in 1996, we have an unparalleled record of success in the most complex data environments across a variety of industries with Fortune 1000 organizations. BackOffice Associates is a global corporation headquartered in Massachusetts with additional offices in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Dubai, India, Singapore, Switzerland, Germany and the U.K. To learn more, please visit http://www.boaweb.com.

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