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Fendercare to Offer Gunnebo Industries Products

Jul 21, 2015

Fendercare Marine announced the signing of a global framework for the sale of Gunnebo Industries products.Gunnebo Industries manufactures products such as crane blocks, wire rope sheaves, chain and lifting components, shackles and lashing products…

Danish Maritime Days Launches Future Leaders Initiative

Jun 10, 2015

On October 5-8, 2015 the inaugural Future Maritime Leaders Forum will bring together young leaders with the potential to shape the future of the maritime industry. A new Danish Maritime Days initiative, Future Maritime Leaders, aims to engage…

Malaysian Shipping Masterplan by Year-end

Jun 03, 2015

The Malaysian Shipping Masterplan draft, which seeks to identify issues and make recommendations on the criticality of the shipping industry, will be ready by 2015-end, Bernama reported as Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai saying…

Shipbuilders Council of America Appoints Chairman

May 12, 2015

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, has announced that Tom Godfrey, President and CEO of Colonna’s Shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia, has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors…

Launch of Asian Marine Casualty Forum

Jan 27, 2015

The Crisis in Global Maritime Casualty Response – Now Is the Time To Act – An industry Forum Designed to Promote ChangeAn industry forum aimed at producing a practical response to the current crises in maritime casualty management was officially launched in Singapore today…

White House Recognizes Military2Maritime

Jan 22, 2015

Military2Maritime program recognized by White House for veteran hiring practices As Congress considers the role the Jones Act and the American maritime industry play as part of the Keystone XL pipeline debate, the national Military2Maritime program…

ARENA Seeks Input for R&D

Dec 23, 2014

ARENA’s Research and Development (R&D) program supports R&D projects that will advance the commercial deployment of renewable energy technology in Australia.ARENA is providing $21.5 million funding for 12 cutting edge projects through the first round of the R&D program…

Oz For a Sustainable Naval Shipbuilding Industry

Dec 09, 2014

Senator David Johnston, the Australian Minister of Defence announced about the government's was committed to creating a sustainable naval shipbuilding industry. He informed that the Government would be investing in a safe and secure Australia…

International Windship Association Launched

Nov 17, 2014

An international association has been created to facilitate and promote wind propulsion for commercial shipping worldwide.The founding members of a new association for the shipping industry have announced the establishment of the International Windship Association (IWSA)…

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…

Australian Watchdog NOPSEMA Gets new CEO

Sep 21, 2014

Australia’s oil and gas industry welcomes the appointment of Stuart Smith as the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA).APPEA Chief Executive David Byers said…

Hundreds of Veterans Attend Military2Maritime Event

Sep 04, 2014

National Program Helps Veterans Transition to New Jobs in the American Maritime Industry More than 400 veterans attended a Military2Maritime career fair this week sponsored by the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry…

Maersk Line Still the Leading Carrier on Reliability in Q2

Aug 21, 2014

During the second quarter, the overall industry reliability has improved. However, Maersk Line is pleased to have improved their performance so that they can continue to lead the industry on reliability. The midyear review of Maersk Line…

Container Shippers Join Forces for Safety

Jul 22, 2014

The Container Ship Safety Forum (CSSF) has been launched as a global business-to-business network that aims to improve safety performance and management practices in the container shipping industry. Founding members CMA CGM Group, Costamare Shipping Company S…

Report: UK Marine Industry has £6.2b Impact

Jul 16, 2014

The full economic impact of the U.K. marine industry and spend associated with boating participation was estimated to total £6.2 billion in 2012/13, according to a new report released by the British Marine Federation (BMF). Latest industry trends…

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