ABS announced the publication of The ABS Guide for Certification of Offshore Access Gangways. The new Guide addresses certification for safety systems used for “walk to work” (W2W) crew transfers.“As advanced crew transfer options become the norm in the offshore oil and gas industry…
Peter McLean has been appointed Head of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in Kalmar, part of Cargotec. He succeeds Ken Loh, who has decided to leave Kalmar to pursue other interests outside the company. To support a smooth transition, Ken will continue as an advisor until mid-next year…
With today’s focus on digital technology, mobile apps, enhanced reality and the overall digital landscape, the maritime industry often gets overshadowed, leaving some to ask, “Does maritime still play a significant role in today’s society?” The answer…
Cruise ship operator Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has signed on to use ShipServ, a platform for the marine industry that enables users to automate procurement processes and capitalize on spend management tools.NCLH operates…
WISTA Brazil formed as 36th National WISTA Association Karin Orsel, President of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) announced the formation of the 36th National WISTA Association with the launch of WISTA Brazil…
Joe Kane has joined Klein Marine Systems, Inc. as the company’s new director of operations and manufacturing. He will be responsible for supply chain management, manufacturing and customer service for Klein's side scan sonar, bathymetry products and maritime security and surveillance systems…
Sri Lanka is seeking a consortium that must include a company from the Indian subcontinent to bid for a $400 million contract to build a port terminal, the ports minister said on Thursday. The move to include an Indian subcontinent firm…
ASA Electronics has brought on Terry Smith to fill the role of Engineering Lab Technician. Within the lab, Smith will be validating product designs to ensure long term durability of each product. He is also tasked with detecting any potential…
Tony Watson, Risk Assessor at UK P&I Club, advises on the correct application of bulldog grips in order to minimize damage to cargo. Bulldog grips are commonly used for the securing of project cargo, both under and below deck. They are also used on ships on mast stays and crane wires…
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has established a dedicated local transit team to help its customers negotiate not just the Suez Canal, but also the complex rebate system designed to boost traffic through the recently expanded waterway. The new office…
Naval architect and marine engineering company Foreship has created a wholly-owned subsidiary located in Tallinn to strengthen ties with shipowners, shipyards and marine equipment suppliers in Estonia, and support the development of locally-based design skills…
A group led by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has gathered information from the recovered voyage data recorder (VDR) of sunken cargo ship El Faro to develop a detailed transcript of the sounds and discernible words captured…
e-Navigation and the Gulf Area: meeting information needs where blue water, brown water and port facilities interact San Jacinto College and the Seamen’s Church Institute will host e-Navigation Underway (North America) 2016, the third in…
Allocate Software, a provider of offshore and maritime workforce management software, announced McDermott International Inc successfully deployed the company’s Offshore Suite, creating a central skills matrix that harnesses the talents of its…
Change at the top at Fronius International GmbH: Harald Scherleitner is the new head of the Perfect Welding Division. He is taking up the position vacated by Wolfgang Lattner, who in 2017 plans to retire after 41 years at the company.In Scherleitner…