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Seaspan Mark NAOSH Week with Walter Gretzky

May 09, 2013

During North American Occupational Health and Safety (NAOSH) week Seaspan welcomed Walter Gretzky on a tour of its Vancouver Shipyards.For those not in the know, Walter Gretzky, is a Canadian who is best known as the father of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky…

Lloyd's Offers ISM and the DPA Training

May 02, 2013

Lloyd’s Register offers in-depth knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the DPA. Attendees of this course will gain the knowledge and skills required by the IMO MSC-MEPC7 / circ.6 (October 19, 2007).The two-day course was designed…

LNG Bunkering: All One Needs to Know ...

May 02, 2013

In his newly published book, industry expert Nigel Draffin answers the key questions about LNG bunker fuel.The publishers, Petrospot, say that Nigel Draffin answers the key questions about LNG bunker fuel in his usual informative and lucid style…

EnerMech Appoints QHSE Director

Apr 29, 2013

Mechanical engineering specialist, EnerMech, appointed its first director of QHSE.Ian Pym takes charge of global quality, health, safety and environment functions as part of a drive to enhance performance across the Aberdeen oil and gas services group’s 25 international locations…

Congressmen Request USMMA Prevention of Sexual Assault & Harassment Review

Apr 24, 2013

Two congress members seek review of sexual assault, harassment prevention policies, & reporting procedures at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform…

CII to Host Important Panama Canal Houston Event

Apr 24, 2013

The Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) organized seminar focuses on the Panama Canal, the update on U. S. export initiatives and breakbulk shipping.Michael Masserman, Executive Director for Export Policy, Promotion & Strategy, International Trade Administration…

U.S. Vets' Licensed Mariner Program

Apr 21, 2013

NavTeach.com to deliver USCG captain's license introduction and tutorial service to U.S. Military veterans in June 2013Training and experience on the water during military service can be translated into a very rewarding career as a professional USCG licensed mariner…

Guide to Human Element in Shipping Published

Apr 19, 2013

Aimed at everyone in the shipping industry, the Guide explains the fundamental aspects of human behaviour – 'The Human Element'.Based on a wide range of consultations with maritime organisations, the guide was produced by organisational psychologists gs partnership ltd…

FRC WBV Manager Course at HiPer Craft

Apr 18, 2013

FRC International will run WBV Manager at HiPer Craft 2013. The WBV (Whole Body Vibration) awareness course is part of the professional program organized by ASNE (American Society of Naval Engineers) in Norfolk Virginia from June 18 to 20.WBV…

Global Shipping Professionals Show Commitment

Apr 17, 2013

London tops the list with Athens second most popular location to sit ICS exams.Newly-released figures from the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) reveal that a record number of shipping professionals around the world are choosing to sit the institute’s exams…

Maritime Academy to Host K-12 Maritime Education Symposium

Apr 16, 2013

Renee Marazon, Superintendent, The Maritime Academy of Toledo, announced that the first-ever “K-12 Maritime Education Great Lakes and Inland Waterways Symposium” will be held Friday, April 26, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Maritime Academy at 803 Water St…

Petrofac Training Services Bolsters Team

Apr 16, 2013

Petrofac Training Services (PTS), a provider of competency-led training to the energy industry, has added five new members to its team to strengthen its position within the market.The company has invested in recruiting some of the industry’s…

Registration Opens for Transas Simulation User Conference

Apr 15, 2013

'Future Trends and New Challenges in Maritime Simulation'    Registration has now opened for the Transas Simulation User Conference 2013, scheduled to be held in Maryland on July 15 - 19, 2013. The conference is jointly hosted by the Calhoon…

CADC Publish Diver Delta P Guidelines

Apr 15, 2013

This guideline by the Canadian Association of Diving Contractors (CADC) provides a basic understanding of the forces and hazards associated with Delta P.The Canadian Association of Diving Contractors (CADC) recently published definitive…

University Unveils Subsea Extreme Engineering Centre

Apr 15, 2013

UK's Newcastle University to lead a national centre for subsea & offshore engineering in a major drive to develop new materials & technologies.The Neptune National Centre for Subsea and Offshore Engineering was unveiled recently by Business…

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