A new ITF Seafarers app for IOS and Android has been launched which combines two earlier apps: 'Look up a ship' & 'Find an inspector/union'.Earlier this year the ITF launched two separate apps - Look up a ship and Find an inspector. These apps enabled seafarers to find out ship particulars…
Marine satellite antenna company Intellian has appointed Charlie Snooke as global director sales engineering.Charlie brings over 20 years’ experience in the marine electronics business, having provided installation and technical support…
The MLC 2006 Code isn’t easily defined or satisfied. Nevertheless, DigiGone’s Shipboard Video Telemedicine service and GWU’s Medical Faculty Associates have been doing just that, for years. The service actually goes much further.Title…
Alewijnse Marine Systems performed electrical repairs and modifications on the flexible fallpipe vessel Stornes within a challenging timeframe. The vessel has left Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen after just three weeks of repairs, modifications…
Last month Captain Eric Clarke took the helm as managing director of Imtech Marine USA, Inc. (Houston). Maritime Professional was afforded the opportunity for an exclusive interview with Captain Clarke to garner his insights on the state of the industry at large…
Norway-based boat handling system and specialized davit supplier Vestdavit has appointed Andy James as Director of Operations for the U.K.Andy James served 25 years in the Royal Navy as an engineer, including working ashore as a workshop…
Regulatory, Financial & Operational changes drive strategic deals in the crowded Workboat markets Workboat and offshore marine markets have been gaining strength over the past three years. A resurgence of oil production in the Gulf of Mexico has brought orders for new vessels…
The Marine Machinery Association will hold its 29th Annual Meeting in partnership with Newport News Shipbuilding at the Newport News Marriot, October 7-9, 2013.There Will Be A Reception for Speakers and MMA Members From 6-7:30 p.m. on Monday…
Seaway Powell Marine Ltd (part of the PT Group), one of the leading British engineering companies specialising in the design and manufacture of marine hydraulic systems, is pleased to announce that it has appointed a new Sales Director for the U…
Ships are becoming increasingly dependent on complex electronic equipment and electrical power systems, with incidence of engine failure and blackouts increasing. Safety and reliability are paramount, as will be discussed and debated at a new conference taking place in early October…
Simple annoyance or potential security threat?Spoof is defined as “a hoax or swindle.” In the world of electronic networks, a spoofing attack is a situation in which one program successfully masquerades as another by falsifying data and thereby gaining an improper advantage…
Lloyd’s Register (LR) is fully committed to maintaining the quality of its classed fleet. Our surveyors have been working closely with owners and operators to help them better prepare ships for inspections by port state control (PSC), with the…
Variable Bore Rams, Inc. (VBR), a global original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of blowout preventer components and ram provider, has named Cameron McCreary as sales account manager, announced President Hines M. 'Chip' Marshall, Jr.Based in San Antonio…
The Ace Winch Academy has received accreditation for the delivery of its training programs from the internationally recognized training authority, City & Guilds.The accreditation is a major milestone for the Ace Winch Academy in achieving…
Hartzell Air Movement is pleased to announce that Neil Cordonnier has joined as Vice President of Operations. He will be focused on improvements in the operation using Six Sigma, lean techniques, and other process improvements. Sean Steimle…