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Bluefin Robotics CEO Named Fellow of ABET

Oct 13, 2014

David Kelly, President and CEO of Bluefin Robotics, has been elected a Fellow of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).The Fellowship award recognizes individuals who have given sustained, quality service to applied science…

Madsen to Head Norwegian Cruise Line

Oct 13, 2014

Former President and Chief Operating Officer of Darden Restaurants Joins Norwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. announced today that Drew Madsen has joined the company as president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line…

Vigor Delivers Tank EBDG Barge to Maxum Petroleum

Oct 13, 2014

The Seattle divisions of Vigor Fab and Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) today announced that the 15,000-barrel tank barge Global Pilot has been delivered to Maxum Petroleum. Designed to balance performance with fabrication cost, the 15,000…

Allee to Lead Cruise and Tourism at Port of New Orleans

Oct 13, 2014

Port industry veteran Don Allee will assume control of the Port’s Cruise and Tourism Division in January, following the retirement of current Director J. Robert Jumonville.Jumonville, who will retire in January after 25 years at the Port…

Houlder Americas Wins BABC Award

Oct 13, 2014

Houlder Americas has been named the Small International Business of the Year at the 5th Annual British-American Business Council (BABC) International Business Awards.The awards were presented during ceremonies at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston…

Smith Appointed Ferguson Group CEO

Oct 13, 2014

Ferguson Group announced the appointment of Richard Smith to lead its executive team. This appointment follows on from the acquisition of Ferguson Group by the global supply-chain logistics company, Brambles Limited, in September 2014. Richard…

UK Aircraft Carrier’s Center Blocks Completed

Oct 13, 2014

Cammell Laird has completed its first center blocks for a second aircraft carrier set to become the centerpiece of Britain’s military capability. The Birkenhead marine and engineering services company has fabricated and outfitted two blocks for the new Prince of Wales aircraft carrier…

China Meets Europe at DNV GL Headquarters

Oct 13, 2014

The future of EU–China relations, the country’s investment in Europe as well as sustainable growth and environmental protection in the Chinese economy were just some of the topics on the agenda at the 6th Hamburg Summit last weekend. To foster…

Israel Corp CFO Steps up to CEO Suite

Oct 13, 2014

Avisar Paz, the chief financial officer of Israel Corp, will take over as the conglomerate's chief executive once its reorganisation is complete, the company said on Monday.Israel Corp is planning to spin off some of its less profitable…

Quebec Stevedoring enters 2nd US Port

Oct 13, 2014

This partnership between OBPA and QSL will create jobs and new maritime transportation opportunities by consolidating international trade in the Port of Ogdensburg. Quebec Stevedoring boosts the port's handling capacity with the expertise…

Cooper Yacht Debuts Cooper 800 Yacht Tender

Oct 13, 2014

Cooper Yacht proudly announces the debut of the Cooper 800 yacht tender.  Founded in the Netherlands in 2009, the mission of the company is to offer ultimate style and comfort in a multi-functional vessel at a reasonable price to the consumer…

Drydocks World's to build BorWin3

Oct 13, 2014

Drydocks World signed an agreement today with Petrofac to build the BorWin3 high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter platform in the North Sea, named BorWin gamma.  When completed, this will provide an essential renewable offshore resource to meet increasing energy demands…

Singapore Minister Yew to Launch SGMF’s Global

Oct 13, 2014

Mr Lui Tuck Yew, Minister for Transport, Singapore, will conduct SGMF’s Global Launch on Stand No. 33 on Wednesday 15th October 2014 at 10.15am in connection with SIBCON 2014 confirms SGMF’s Brand, Marketing and Membership Manager, John Saunders…

Making Civilians into Sailors

Oct 13, 2014

At Recruit Training Command, they transform civilians into basically trained, physically fit, well disciplined Sailors – 39,000 of them each year. They are trained by a cadre of fleet experienced enlisted Sailors who must meet stringent screening…

USCG Investigates Allision of Ferry Peralta

Oct 13, 2014

The Coast Guard is investigating an allision that occurred when the Ferry Peralta struck a piling at Pier 41 in San Francisco Sunday evening.The Peralta, operated by Blue and Gold Fleet, allided with a piling while backing out of the terminal at Pier 41 at approximately 5:45 p…

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