Matson, Inc., a U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has appointed Keoni Wagner as director of corporate communications, succeeding Jeff Hull, who is retiring from Matson after a 33-year career with the company. Wagner will report to Matt Cox, president and chief executive officer…
Playing an active role and making meaningful contributions to the workings and development of the Tripartite Maritime Manpower Taskforce initiatives for both seafaring and shore-based jobs will be one of the major priorities for the new Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) Council…
March 20, 1930 – August 17, 2015 Elmer Morley, Maritime Professional Training’s founder, long time chief engineering instructor, father, grandfather, great grandfather and loving husband, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in the early morning hours August 17…
Matthew Vetzner was announced as the Vice President of Marketing, at the annual Marquis-Larson Group dealer meeting that concluded Tuesday, August 11. Vetzner previously held the title of, Director of Marketing. 'Since joining me in January 2014…
Investors in People (IIP) has recognized Jee Ltd’s continued commitment to its staff by awarding the company with the Gold Standard award for the second time, the company announced. Initially accredited as an IIP organization in 2006, the…
Women in command, a maritime incident ─ the perfect dilemma, and the marvels of Old Father Thames are just a few of the interesting topics that WISTA-UK will be exploring at this year’s WISTA-UK event during London International Shipping Week (LISW)…
Global maritime group Mercmarine has unveiled a new state-of-the-art engine room simulator at its training base in Sri Lanka. Hailed the most advanced simulator of its type in the country, the Transas 5000 TechSim marine engine room simulator…
Ultra Deep Group (UDS) signed another contract with China Merchants Heavy Industry to build a Ultra Deep Installer – Multipurpose Diving Support Construction Vessel. Even though the oil market remains in the doldrums, Singapore-based UDS is…
Viking Supply Ships AB has today appointed Ulrik Hegelund as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Hegelund will also act as CFO in Viking Supply Ships A/S, and will take over the responsibilities as CFO in both companies as of 1st September…
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has been appointed by Paragon Offshore, Houston, as marine and logistic services provider for a new drilling campaign off the Songo Songo Islands, Tanzania – the first new commercial drilling project in Tanzania in a number of years…
Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today confirmed that the third satellite in the transformational Global Xpress (GX) programme – Inmarsat-5 F3 (I-5 F3) – has been scheduled for launch at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 12…
The National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) has informed has conceded to their demands of granting Income tax exemption to Indian seafarers sailing on Indian flag vessels. Accordingly, Union has stated that through a the Government of…
Fresh from commissioning festivities in Boston, Coast Guard’s newest National Security Cutter, James, made its first port call to Baltimore, Tuesday.Starting Wednesday until Thursday, the cutter will be open for free public tours at the…
Disney Cruise Line is altering its alcohol policy, adding restrictions to what passengers may bring onboard to consume during their voyages. Starting with cruises that leave Sept. 30, Disney Cruise Line guests will be allowed to bring a…
The 12 Clipper Race yachts left the Gosport Marina and will perform a parade of sails alongside the Spinnaker Tower before heading off to London. As the boats left the marina, other crews waved goodbye and wished them luck for their quick…