NAMEPA’s Co-Founder and Executive Director, Carleen Lyden-Kluss was presented with the USCG’s Public Service Commendation Award. The Award was presented by Ben Strong and Vice Admiral Charles Michel of the USCG on May 22, 2014 at the National Press Club in Washington…
Goltens Green Technologies will now assist shipowners in demonstrating that ballast water treatment systems installed on board ships comply with the regulatory standardsGoltens Green Technologies, independent ballast water treatment service provider…
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) began in 1864 as a small Norwegian classification society, and in the 150 years since, has grown into one of the world’s largest enterprises of its kind with the formation of DNV GL in 2013.As part of the group’s anniversary celebration…
Mayor Eric Garcetti has nominated Gene Seroka, an executive with APL shipping line, as the next Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles.The Board of Harbor Commissioners will consider Mayor Garcetti's nomination at its June 5th meeting…
The International Association of Ports and Harbors applauds the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for its adoption at the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 93rd session last week of the Amendment of SOLAS Regulation VI-2 regarding Mandatory…
Lindsay Malen, Director of Business Development, Marine Response Alliance/TITAN Salvage, will speak on the topic “Salvors: Partners in OPA90 Compliance & More” at the North American Marine Environment Protection Association’s (NAMEPA’s) “Compliance…
Al Westerman has been named a Port/Maritime Security Specialist in the Tampa office of Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global infrastructure strategic consulting, engineering and program/construction management organization.In his new position,…
Greene’s Energy Group, LLC (GEG), a provider of integrated testing, rentals and specialty services, has promoted Ricardo “BJ” Rivera to district manager for two Greene’s product lines – Testco Production BOP Testing and Guardian Wellhead Protection and Rentals…
The members of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), the national trade association representing the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, elected a new slate of leaders during AWO’s Spring Convention recently held in Washington, D.C. Frank Morton…
RMEC Ltd. announced the appointment of a new operations manager to its recently forged management team. Dean Greig joins the Forfar-based well intervention equipment firm as it embarks on the next stage in its growth strategy following the £7…
Online chart service Fugawi X-Traverse, has announced new pricing for NV Digital Charts. Designed for use with the iNavX iOS app, NV charts of the United States East Coast and the Caribbean are now available for download for as little as $9…
BIMCO today confirmed the first communications agency to join as one of its associate members.Jeanius Consulting offers a service encompassing maritime PR, marketing and social media management and works with a wide range of clients and associations throughout the industry…
JA Moody announced that Mark Petersen-Overton will join the company as Vice President of Operations effective May 27, 2014.Mark spent nearly 10 years in key leadership roles at Life Cycle Engineering, Inc. (LCE) following a distinguished 26-year career with the U…
Chemical technology specialist Aubin Group has appointed Katy Gifford as Chief Financial Officer.Katy brings over 25 years senior management and international experience in the oil and gas industry to Aubin Group. A Chartered Accountant…
Suppliers without liquidity will lose out to financially robust organizations offering better terms. Dynamic Oil Trading has highlighted liquidity and credit as the single biggest challenge in the shipping industry when it comes to fuel supply…