The Board of Directors of Robert Allan Ltd. has announced the recent appointment of Rollie Webb as senior vice president. In this newly-created position, Webb will work very closely with and support Mike Fitzpatrick, the new company president…
The Board of Directors of Robert Allan Ltd. have accepted the announcement from Ken Harford, P. Eng. of his intention to retire in June, 2016 after eight years of leadership at Robert Allan Ltd.“Having completed the ownership transition…
Rand Logistics, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert Kurz and Edward Levy as Class III and Class I directors, respectively.Kurz is Vice President of Kinder Morgan Terminals and the President of their tanker division…
Belgian dry bulk shipping group CMB on Thursday said markets would remain volatile after a disappointing 2014 in which falling commodity prices reduced stock building by clients. The group added that freight rates would come to a sustainable…
Christine Sustreanu will join FleetPro Group June 1, 2015 as its new chief operation officer (COO), the company announced in a press release. Sustreanu, who presently serves as general manager at Uniworld Boutique River Cruise collection…
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) recently awarded its second $500 scholarship to a student pursuing education in the marine industry and maritime trades. Jacqueline Weymann, of Kings Point, New York, was honored in a presentation made by NMRA past president Norm MacLeod…
Crude oil tanker firm Frontline, part of shipping tycoon John Fredriksen's business empire, appointed Robert Hvide Macleod as chief executive to replace Jens Martin Jensen, the firm said on Monday.Jensen, who was elected to the Frontline board last month…
The Shipowners’ Club marked the conclusion of Donald MacLeod’s six year tenure as Chairman with a Board meeting in his home town of Halifax, Nova Scotia, as well as a reception there for local Members and brokers. Philip Orme was appointed to…
Dron & Dickson, specialists in design, supply and maintenance of hazardous area electrical equipment, has appointed a new sales manager to oversee its Hull operation.Robert Courtney, who joined Dron & Dickson as a sales coordinator at its Aberdeen office in 2013…
Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings said on Monday that Peter Robert Voser, former chief executive of Royal Dutch Shell, will join its board in January 2015.Voser stepped down as Royal Dutch Shell CEO in December. He is the second…
The TT Club has appointed Robert Kempkens as claims director. Based in London, he will be responsible for overseeing global claims handling for the TT Club.Robert joined the TT Club in 2006, becoming Regional Claims Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa in 2010…
Triton Overseas Transport has announced the appointment of Robert Blair to the position of Outside Sales Representative. Focused on positioning Triton as the Gulf Coast gateway to the world, Blair will offer competitive rates, outstanding customer…
The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), the U.S.-based manager of the Liberian Registry, has appointed Robert Twell as general manager of its dedicated London office, in succession to Jonathan Spremulli.Robert Twell joins LISCR from CMA Ships UK Ltd/CMA CGM Group…
Effective from October, 15th 2013 Mr. Ulf Hansen (47) will join the Executive Board of Interschalt maritime Systems AG. He will share the Executive Board’s work with Robert Gärtner, who has been appointed to Chairman of the Executive Board…
President of the UK Chamber of Shipping, Kenneth MacLeod, has called for shipping companies in the UK’s Tonnage Tax system to be allowed to train Merchant Navy ratings, not only officers.Shipping companies can apply to be part of the Tonnage…
