Lisa Menendez will join the Metro Group Maritime team come mid-September 2016, bringing with her over 12 years of experience in the shipping line industry, 10 of which were working with the U.S Flag segment. She has worked with both the government and commercial customers booking cargo aboard U…
Global oil and shipping group Monjasa said it has consolidated its physical operations in North Western Europe and in particular in the world’s second busiest waterway, the English Channel. Over the past year, Monjasa has established exclusive…
The liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry has morphed from energy's golden child to black sheep in the last two years, with demand slumping just as supplies soars. While low prices are a boon for consumers, the lack of demand and lowered…
At the annual International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Conference in London (September 7) – in the presence of IMO Secretary-General, Kitack Lim – the new ICS Chairman, Esben Poulsson, suggested that the shipping industry must respond proactively…
China's coal producers have sought government approval for a plan to increase output, sources said on Thursday, partially reversing efforts to cut capacity that has sent prices soaring and depleted domestic stockpiles this year. The State…
The Akademi Maritim (AKMI) Suaka Bahari Cirebon has selected VSTEP for the supply of one DNV Class A FMB Simulator to train its students in accordance with the latest IMO requirements and model courses.On August 22, 2016, VSTEP and its local…
At the SMM 2016 in Hamburg, Transas CEO Frank Coles delivered the company's standpoint on the future of maritime operations. Coles opened the forum by summing up the situation of maritime technology market today, stating that, “Our industry today is awash with innovation…
More than 100 people representing over 70 companies attended Seaspan Shipyards’ second annual Atlantic Canada Industry Day hosted in Halifax today. During the session, attendees received an update on Seaspan’s progress on its National Shipbuilding…
Singapore's Marco Polo Marine Ltd, whose business includes building and chartering ships, said it has appointed KPMG Services as an adviser to conduct an independent business review of the company. The company, which has S$50 million ($37…
Bawat has hired Klaus Andreasen as Senior Sales Manager effective as of September 1, 2016. He will be the new man in charge of Bawat’s sales department and will be the customer’s primary contact. Andreasen has several years of experience from Alfa Laval…
Maersk Line has opened a new transpacific service between Asia and the United States West Coast. The first sailing is scheduled for September 15. 'We are responding to increased demand in the Transpacific,' says Klaus Rud Sejling, Head of Maersk Line's East-West Network…
At the annual International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Conference in London today (7 September) – in the presence of IMO Secretary-General, Kitack Lim – the new ICS Chairman, Esben Poulsson, suggested that the shipping industry must respond proactively…
Maritime UK congratulated the recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service announced today by the Minister for Shipping, Rt Hon John Hayes MP. David Dingle CBE, Chair of Maritime UK remarked; “Congratulations to all…
The Houston Ship Channel re-opened to some vessel traffic on Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. Coast Guard said, after an early morning tanker fire prompted closure of the waterway. The U.S. Coast Guard Houston Vessel Traffic Service said it would…
André Bertram is the new chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the management board at Torqeedo, a manufacturer of electric boat motors. Bertram assumed responsibility for the finance department of the Bavarian company on September 1…