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Outlook for Bunkering & Marine Lubricants in India

Nov 18, 2014

The '4th Annual Conference on the Outlook for Bunkering and Marine Lubricants in India' will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the Hotel Vivanta by Taj-President, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai.With the demand for shipping fuel at major…

Akmar Attends Career Day at Istanbul Technical University

Nov 17, 2014

The 19th Annual Career Days organized by Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty Career Club hosted Akmar Shipping on November 17.Akmar Shipping was represented by Personnel Manager Özge Ataman and Operation Manager Tarık Gürsoy. Ataman and Gürsoy began by introducing the company…

Strathpine Sailor Helps Render Safe

Nov 17, 2014

The lifestyle that comes with a career in the Royal Australian Navy appealed the most to Annaleise Easlea when she enlisted at age 20. Although she did not  know anyone in the Navy before she joined, Seaman Easlea has discovered the camaraderie…

G20 Communique to Include Climate Change, Anti-corruption Plan

Nov 16, 2014

The G20 communique will include a significant passage on climate change and an endorsement of an anti-corruption plan, European Union officials said on Sunday.'The most difficult discussion was on climate change,' an EU official said on condition of anonymity…

Istanbul Technical University Hosts Chemfleet for Career Day

Nov 14, 2014

Chemfleet was the eighth guest of the 19th annual Career Days organized by the Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty Career Club.Operation Manager Baris Samur, Personal Manager Ozgur Sarioglu, Vice Personal Manager Mahir Adali,…

Shippers Called to Action in Fight against Ebola

Nov 14, 2014

Shipping community urged to invest in training to curb spread of virusGlobal shipping, logistics and marine services provider GAC Group is calling for shipping and logistics companies to invest in staff and crew education on how to reduce the risk of exposure to Ebola…

ARKAS LINE Presents at Career Event in Istanbul

Nov 14, 2014

The 19th Annual Career Days organized by the Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty Career Club hosted ARKAS LINE Management November 13 as part of a student career event running from November 4-21.The Personnel Manager Ferit GÖKDENİZ…

NY-Area Seafarers to Join MM&P

Nov 13, 2014

New York Harbor Tug Boat Captains and Crews, Staten Island Ferry Workers, Circle Line and Other Tourist Boat Crews Vote to Join New Union.  New York-area watermen who operate tugboats, dredges, tourist boats and ferries, members of Staten Island-based Local 333…

Student Career Day Hosts Zenith Ship Management

Nov 13, 2014

The 19th Annual Career Days organized by the Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty Career Club hosted Zenith Ship Management, represented by personnel manager Barış Ziya KAYA and inspector Mehmet ÖNEN.In the conference, the Zenith…

New Skills Resource for the O&G Industry

Nov 11, 2014

A new resource developed to help people source accurate information about the UK oil and gas sector has been unveiled in Aberdeen. HM Government’s Industrial Strategy, launched in 2013 to deliver long-term plans to secure jobs and growth in the UK’s key economic sectors…

Doyle Named to Training and Competency Working Group

Nov 10, 2014

The United State Maritime Research Center (USMRC) in Middletown, Rhode Island said that Margaret Kaigh Doyle was named the U.S. vice chairperson of the Training and Competency Working Group for the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF).   The London-based organization…

Paddling Boat Race Around the Island

Nov 08, 2014

A paddling boat race will take place around Hong Kong Island on 16 November 2014 (Sunday). About 20 canoes and 6 rowing boats are expected to participate in the race.The boats will set off at 0815 hours at the south of Middle Island in a clockwise direction around Hong Kong Island…

Fortis' Perry to Present at EEI Conference

Nov 08, 2014

Fortis Inc. President and Incoming CEO, Barry Perry, will present at the 49th Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Financial Conference in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, November 13, 2014 between 9:00 am and 9:40 am (Central Time).   A live and…

Proserv Apprentice Receives UK O&G Award

Nov 07, 2014

Proserv apprentice technician Marnie Toal was presented with the Apprentice of the Year Award last night, Thursday November 6, after being judged to have made a very significant impact on the oil and gas industry during her relatively short career…

General Dynamics' Support to Arkansas Healthcare

Nov 06, 2014

General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, announced today that it will continue to support and expand the analytic engine and reporting system for the Arkansas Health Care Payment Improvement Initiative (AHCPII)…

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