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International Propeller Club Looks for new Executive VP

Dec 31, 2018

The International Propeller Club of the United States is looking for a new Executive Vice President to lead its Fairfax, Virginia office in early 2019.The International Propeller Club is an international business network dedicated to the promotion of the maritime industry…

Industry Calls for Block Exemption Regulation Extension

Dec 20, 2018

Four trade associations representing the international liner shipping industry submitted comments to the European Commission supporting extension of the EU consortia block exemption regulation (BER) for an additional five years beyond its current 2020 expiration date…

International Propeller Club Looks for new Executive VP

Dec 05, 2018

The International Propeller Club of the United States is looking for a new Executive Vice President to lead its Fairfax, Virginia office in early 2019.The International Propeller Club is an international business network dedicated to the promotion of the maritime industry…

WISTA International Approved for IMO Consultative Status

Jul 06, 2018

The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) governing body, the IMO Council, approved the Women's International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA International) application for consultative status on July 5, 2018. 'Consultative status gives us the opportunity to promote diversity…

Bolivia Joins International Mobile Satellite Organization

Mar 09, 2018

The Plurinational State of Bolivia has become the 104th country to join the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO), the inter-governmental body that oversees the provision of certain satellite-based maritime distress communication services…

International Maritime Prize for 2016 Presented to Koji Sekimizu

Nov 28, 2017

The prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2016 has been presented to Mr. Koji Sekimizu, former Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), for his contribution to the work of IMO over many years. IMO Secretary…

WISTA Elects New President, Secretary

Oct 05, 2017

Women's International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) elected Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, CEO of TOTOTHEO Maritime, as International President and Diane Edwards, General Manager People, Systems and Technology Ports of Auckland as…

US, Panama Maritime Schools Partner

Aug 03, 2017

SUNY Maritime College said it has expanded its global reach by signing a memorandum of agreement with the International Maritime University of Panama, paving the way for further cooperation between the two institutions, including student and faculty exchange programs…

Standard Club Establishes New Offshore Advisory Committee

Jul 21, 2017

The Standard Club is driving developments in offshore P&I with the launch of the Standard Club Offshore Advisory Committee (SCOAC). SCOAC aims to analyse offshore trends, assist the club in further understanding and disseminating industry best…

International Seaways Acquires Two Suezmax Tankers

Jun 29, 2017

International Seaways announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire two Suezmax tanker newbuildings constructed at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries shipyard. The vessels are expected to deliver to the Company by the end of July 2017…

Shipping Industry Submits Ambitious CO2 Reduction

Jun 22, 2017

Four major international trade associations – BIMCO, INTERCARGO, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and INTERTANKO – have made a joint proposal to the IMO concerning ambitious CO2 reductions by the international shipping sector, which…

Richards Appointed CEO For 3Si Group

May 15, 2017

Safety and Survival Systems International Ltd (3Si) has announced the appointment of new CEO, Andrew Richards. Richards joins the group, whose companies include Ocean Safety, Typhoon International, International Safety Products, 3Si Offshore and Revere Survival…

Markel International Appoints Kristiansson in Singapore

May 09, 2017

Markel International Singapore, the specialist insurer, has appointed Gustaf Kristiansson as marine underwriter based in Singapore. Kristiansson joins the Singapore office from Markel International’s Sweden office where he held the same position…

OL USA Names Murphy CCO

Jan 31, 2017

OL International Holdings LLC (OL International) has promoted Carrie Murphy to Chief Commercial Officer of OL USA (formerly TTS Worldwide). Murphy joined TTS Worldwide in 2012, playing a key part in the growth of the company and its rebranding as OL USA…

ISS Expands Business with Team Tankers International

Jan 04, 2017

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the world’s leading maritime and logistics service provider, has greatly expanded its European business with Team Tankers International with a new port agency contract across the region. Under the new agreement with the chemical tanker specialist…

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