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LOC Group Announces Two Appointments

Mar 26, 2015

Global marine engineering consultancy LOC Group (London Offshore Consultants) announced appointments in two new positions; John Quarrington has joined the company in London as Group Marine Warranty Surveying Manager and Mark McGurran has been…

Hughes to Lead Assent’s Maritime Business Development

Mar 18, 2015

Assent Medical Cost Management has named Renee Hughes as the Senior Business Development Executive. Hughes will direct business development for domestic and international maritime bill review and negotiation for Assent. She will target P&I clubs…

Socha Named VP at Baker Marine Solutions

Mar 18, 2015

Baker Marine Solutions (BMS) has appointed Robert Socha as Vice President Business Development for its domestic United States and international operations. Socha joins BMS following 16 years with Bollinger Shipyards as executive vice president marketing and sales…

Tidewater to Present at Scotia Howard Weil Energy Conference

Mar 17, 2015

Tidewater Inc. announced today that Joseph M. Bennett, Executive Vice President and Chief Investor Relations Officer, will present at the Scotia Howard Weil 43rd Annual Energy Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana on Monday, March 23, 2015…

IMSO Starts the Evaluation of Iridium

Mar 16, 2015

On February 4, 2014, the IMSO Director General launched an Consultancy Program inviting appropriate experts to assist in the evaluation of mobile satellite communications systems for the GMDSS. The IMO Maritime Safety Committee, at its 94th session in November 2014…

Drydocks World Chief in Top 50 Maritime Greats' List

Mar 15, 2015

Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman Drydocks World & Maritime world has been recognized by Tanker Shipping & Trade as being among the top 50 most influential people in the tanker industry worldwide & is one of only 4 Chairmen globally to be so recognized…

Malaysian Flag Approves IRClass as RSO

Mar 13, 2015

The Maritime Administration of Malaysia has authorised IRClass to act as a‘Recognised Security Organisation’ (RSO) towards verification and approval of ship security plans and issuance/ endorsement of International Ship Security Certificates…

CEVA Named "Supplier of the Year"

Mar 12, 2015

CEVA Logistics, today announced that it has been recognized as a 'Supplier of the Year' at the General Motors 2014 Supplier of the Year award ceremony in Detroit. GM recognized its top 78 global suppliers – across all areas of its business – at its 5 March awards ceremony…

LOC Relocates Florida Office

Mar 11, 2015

Global marine engineering consultant company London Offshore Group Ltd (LOC) opened an office in Houston in 1985, signaling the start of 30 years of involvement in U.S. marine warranty surveying and maritime consulting. In 2002, the group…

ISS Marks 100,000th Hub Appointment

Mar 11, 2015

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has marked a milestone with its 100,000th hub appointment for Maersk Tankers.For the past week, ISS staff across the company’s global network have been actively following vessel activities to see which tanker would take the golden ticket…

Navy Reserve Celebrates Centennial Anniversary

Mar 03, 2015

Service members and civilians packed the Pentagon Library Conference Center for the Navy Reserve Centennial Kickoff Celebration March 2.Chief of Navy Reserve Vice Adm. Robin R. Braun delivered the opening remarks, commending Navy Reserve Sailors for being ready then…

“Bright Ideas” program - Ash Center - Harvard University

Mar 03, 2015

The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, recognized the Port of Houston Partners in Maritime Education as part of the 2015 Bright Ideas program. This year's cohort…

ST Engineering Y-O-Y Profits Slip

Feb 27, 2015

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd  reported today its full year financial results ended 31 December 2014 (FY2014) with a Group revenue of $6.54b compared to $6.63b as reported for FY2013. Profit before tax (PBT) of $650.7m was $79m or 11% lower year-on-year compared to $729…

USCG Foundation Announces Scholarships

Feb 27, 2015

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that it has kicked off its scholarship season. Accepting applications until March 15th…

Trelleborg to Launch Port Infrastructure Seminars

Feb 26, 2015

Trelleborg’s marine systems operation will host two exclusive one-day seminars on port infrastructure and innovation.The free to attend seminars will be held on March 24 at the Mercure Hotel, Den Haag Leidschendam in Holland, and March 26 at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London…

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