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Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Extends Interoperability on Large Assets

Jul 01, 2016

Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that the 3DEXPERIENCE platform now extends…

Shipbuilder launches revolutionary real time Shipbuilder VR module

Jul 01, 2016

Shipbuilder unveiled its new and revolutionary virtual reality module Shipbuilder VR during the Shipbuilder and Relatics Client Day on 30 June.“Shipbuilder VR allows the real-time publication of project management data, technical data and logistical data in 3D on smartphones…

Milton to Replace Retiring Kelly, President, ExxonMobil

Jul 01, 2016

Alan Kelly, president of ExxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants & Specialties Marketing Company, has announced his intention to retire effective Aug. 1, 2016, after more than 34 years of service.It is anticipated that the board of directors of Exxon…

Shah Appointed Chief Technology Officer, Comark

Jul 01, 2016

Comark has Appointed Parag Shah as Chief Technology Officer.  As Comark's CTO, Mr. Shah is responsible for the company's technology vision and strategy as well as the development of products and solutions to support Comark's 'Smarter Automation' strategy…

ISS opens in Pakistan

Jul 01, 2016

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) opened its first offices in Pakistan. ISS Pakistan is based in Karachi, while two regional offices have also opened in Faisalabad and Lahore.  The new offices will extend ISS’ service offering in the region and…

Maritime Piracy: More "sophisticated and prevalent” around Gulf of Guinea

Jul 01, 2016

While the matter of maritime piracy has seemingly subdued from its high profile peaks of a few years ago, Stuart Edmonston, Head of Loss Prevention at UK P&I Club, together with Hellenic War Risks and Terra Firma Risk Management, highlight the…

Will Zim Join 2M?

Jul 01, 2016

Israeli carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) might join the 2M Alliance between Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co., Alphaline said quoting industry sources. This news followed the last week's news of South Korea’s Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM)…

UASC Fully Compliant VGM Lift Now

Jul 01, 2016

United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) announced today the conclusion of a 100% compliant Verified Gross Mass (VGM) lift of 159 UASC containers on board CSCL’s Saturn. This achievement comes ahead of the VGM requirement deadline of July 1st…

Diana Shipping Contract for M/V Oceanis With Nidera

Jul 01, 2016

Diana Shipping Inc.  has announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it entered into a time charter contract with Nidera S.P.A., Roma, for one of its Panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Oceanis.  The gross charter rate is US$5…

Dry Bulk Shipping: Troubled Waters Get Rougher

Jul 01, 2016

According to AlixPartners’ inaugural study of industry performance based on an analysis of the major dry bulk shipping companies, industry revenues for the global group fell 18% from 2014 to 2015.Even more troubling was the collapse in earnings before interest…

OOCL Tops the Chart in Reliability

Jul 01, 2016

According to the latest Carrier Performance Insight, produced by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors,  the most reliable carrier in May was Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), which had an on-time reliability average of 81.1%, closely followed by niche carrier Wan Hai at 81…

Senate Confirms Three to Serve on Federal Maritime Commission

Jun 30, 2016

The U.S. Senate has confirmed the nominations of three individuals to serve as Federal Maritime Commissioners: Rebecca F. Dye, Michael A. Khouri and Daniel B. Maffei. Dye and Khouri, both of whom currently serve as Commissioners, were renominated…

Trojan Battery Names Beering COO

Jun 30, 2016

Trojan Battery Co., LLC has appointed John Beering to the new role of chief operating officer. Reporting to Jeff Elder, president and chief executive officer of Trojan Battery, Beering is responsible for all operations of the company including manufacturing…

NASSCO Wins Six Ship U.S. Navy Contract

Jun 30, 2016

General Dynamics NASSCO, a subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), won a contract by the U.S. Navy for the detailed design and construction of the next generation of fleet oilers, the John Lewis class (TAO-205), previously known as the TAO(X)…

Enclosed Space Safety Rule Enters into Force

Jun 30, 2016

A new regulation aimed at protecting seafarers who need to enter enclosed spaces, by requiring ships to carry portable atmosphere testing equipment on board, enters into force on July 1, 2016.    Seafarers may be called upon to enter enclosed spaces on ships to manage or obtain equipment…

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