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Anadarko Names Executive VP, Global LNG

Nov 02, 2015

Mitchell W. Ingram has been selected by the board of directors of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation to fill the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Global LNG. Ingram joins Anadarko's Executive Committee effective immediately…

US Navy Salvage Team Seeks to Confirm El Faro Wreckage

Nov 02, 2015

A U.S. Navy salvage team prepared on Sunday to launch a remotely operated submersible to confirm that wreckage discovered near the Bahamas was that of the cargo ship El Faro, lost in a hurricane last month along with its 33 crew members. The…

Arrests, Prosecutions – Positive Response to Piracy

Nov 02, 2015

Despite an overall global reduction in serious piracy attacks this year, the International Maritime Bureau’s Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) cautions against complacency in its 2015 report for the year to 30 September.Southeast Asia cracks down In Southeast Asia…

MPA Chief to Keynote SOS 2015

Nov 02, 2015

Mr Tan will provide the opening keynote address for the World Ocean Council’s Sustainable Ocean Summit, (SOS), 9-11 November 2015.MPA Chief Executive Mr Andrew Tan stated, “Singapore is honoured to host the first Sustainable Ocean Summit to be held in Asia…

CIMIC Appoints Valderas as Dy CEO

Nov 02, 2015

CIMIC Group today announced the appointment of Adolfo Valderas as Deputy Chief Executive Officer.Mr Valderas is the current CIMIC Group Chief Operating Officer.CIMIC Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr Marcelino Fernández…

Dorian LPG Takes Delivery of Five Newbuilds

Nov 02, 2015

Dorian LPG Ltd took delivery of five vessels under our ECO-design VLGC newbuilding program, the Continental, the Constitution, the Commodore, the Cresques and the Constellation. John Hadjipateras, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer…

Gulf Navigation Posts 123pct Profit Growth

Nov 02, 2015

Dubai-based Gulf Navigation Holding (Gulfnav), a leading maritime and shipping company, has reported a substantial 123 per cent profit growth at the end of the third quarter of 2015 compared to the same period the previous year. The company…

India's BrahMos Missile Test-Fired From New Naval Ship

Nov 02, 2015

The world's fastest cruise missile - Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos - successfully hit decommissioned target ship 'Alleppey' located at a distance covering nearly the full range of the missile with high precision, India's defence officials said…

China Shipping 21,000 teu Order for SWS

Nov 02, 2015

China Shipping Group's CSCL has agreed a deal to bareboat charter up to 11 units of 21,000 teu containerships, of which five will be options exercisable after six months of charter for the first six ships, says local media reports. It has confirmed the 21…

INS Sahyadri in Philippines for Goodwill Visit

Nov 02, 2015

The INS Sahyadri, a Shivalik-class stealth frigate, of Indian Navy arrived in Manila on Sunday for a four-day goodwill visit to the country.  It is docked at the South Harbor. The warship is likely to remain in Manila till November 4 for…

Greenpeace Activists Divert Helsinki-bound Coal Ship

Nov 02, 2015

The environmental activist group Greenpeace managed to board and get a coal-carrying freighter on its way from St. Petersburg to change its course before arriving to Helsinki harbour. A Greenpeace activist has scaled the 155m long bulk carrier…

Port Truckers Take Wage Theft Grievances to City Hall, LA

Nov 01, 2015

Striking Southern California port truckers who accuse shipping companies of wage theft took their grievances on Friday to City Hall in Los Angeles, where they gained new political backing for their cause.The City Council voted unanimously…

Diebenow Joins Fathom

Nov 01, 2015

Fathom, the pioneer in social impact travel and Carnival Corporation’s 10th and newest brand, has named industry veteran, Bill Diebenow as the company’s director of sales, affinity and special accounts. In this role, Diebenow will lead a…

Ministerial Round Table at Felixstowe Port

Oct 31, 2015

Transport Minister Robert Goodwill MP has taken part in a round table discussion with transport leaders from the ports, road, rail freight and shipping industry at the Port of Felixstowe, the Port of Britain. Mr Goodwill’s responsibilities…

La Spezia CT Wraps up Asian Tour

Oct 31, 2015

Senior executives from Italy’s La Spezia Container Terminal - Contship Italia Group, wrapped up a whirlwind tour of key supply chain hubs in South East Asia and China this week with a presentation and networking event in Shanghai. The…

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