Technical superintendents are a vital point of contact for equipment suppliers and repair yards. They function as the link between vessel and shore, and play an important role in the purchasing of new parts and contracting repair activities…
Survival Craft Inspectorate (SCI), a global provider of emergency marine systems and support services, said it has made a key appointment as it targets further growth in 2014. David Weston has been appointed training and competence operations manager at the business…
By using the Earth’s magnetic field, combined with new innovative technology, oil and gas drilling companies are increasing oilfield productivity while reducing development costs and environmental impacts.This technology has applications across the world…
Kurt Mix, a former engineer for BP plc, was convicted today of intentionally destroying evidence requested by federal criminal authorities investigating the April 20, 2010, Deepwater Horizon disaster.Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili…
Andrea Metzger has been appointed Managing Director of Geodis Logistics Northern Europe, an entity grouping the logistics activities of Geodis in Belgium, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands.Andrea Metzger is a graduate of European Business School…
Globecomm Maritime, a provider of maritime communications solutions, is bringing crew closer to their friends and families with the launch of Access Chat Crew.Part of the Access Chat line of products, Access Chat Crew is a revolutionary way for seafarers to enjoy live video…
WISTA President Karin Orsel announced the formation and accreditation of WISTA Russia, which has been developed under the leadership of prominent Russian executives. The inauguration of this National WISTA Association (NWA) was held during…
SOLAS Regulation II-1/8-1 has been amended and will require operational information to be provided to the master after a flooding casualty to assist with decisions regarding safe return to port. The new requirement applies to passenger vessels…
As announced by the Stockholm NASDAQ OMX, engineering group Cavotec SA (CCC: Stockholm) is to be included in the NASDAQ OMX Mid Cap segment, upgrading its current Small Cap listing, with effect from January 2, 2014. The move highlights the group’s…
Specialist shipping intermediaries insurer ITIC says that the failure of shipbrokers to follow up on time-sensitive messages can have serious financial consequences, particularly in fluctuating spot markets.In its latest Claims Review, ITIC…
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) called the bipartisan budget agreement now passed by both houses of Congress an important first step and thanks Members of Congress for providing the much needed resources for the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry…
Local unemployed people are benefiting from new careers in the offshore wind industry following their completion of a newly developed qualification offered by Maersk Training in Newcastle, designed to help them take advantage of job opportunities in the thriving U…
Yesterday, regulators from the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission, the People's Republic of China's Ministry of Transport and the European Commission's Antitrust Unit met at FMC headquarters in Washington, DC. The regulators conducted discussions…
Nielsen Marine Aps, based in Hirtshals, has been appointed as the Danish agent for the Ecospeed and Ecoshield underwater hull coating manufacturer Hydrex.As an official Ecospeed and Ecoshield representative, Nielsen Marine Aps will support Hydrex sales in mainly the Danish shipping…
Maritime security is built upon mutual cooperation, respect and 'responsibility to share' rather than 'need to know'Offshore Patrol Vessels Middle East 2013 delegates may share different perspectives, but agree on importance, responsibility…