Coast Guard proposes removal of lenses from two Duluth lighthouses, replacement with more energy efficient LEDsThe U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announced a proposal to remove the Fresnel Classical Lenses from two lighthouses in Duluth, Minnesota…
Scott B. Miserendino, Sr., 55, a former government contractor who performed work for the United States Navy Military Sealift Command , and Timothy S. Miller, 57, a businessman whose company sought contracting business from the Military Sealift Command…
Michael G. Chalos has joined the New York office of global law firm K&L Gates LLP as a partner in the maritime practice. Previously the senior partner at the firm of Chalos O’Connor, LLP, Chalos is accompanied in his move by associates Luke…
UTi Worldwide Inc. has announced that Jeff Hammond was appointed Senior Vice President, Global Sales. He joined UTi in 2010 as Global Vice President, Customs Brokerage and Compliance, a newly created position which was part of the organization’s…
Glander International Bunkering announced that they have hired Brian Turnbull as a Senior Bunker & Lubricant Trader. Brian will begin working with Glander International Bunkering in their Dubai office.Brian comes to Glander International…
Keppel Corporation Limited announced that Teo Soon Hoe, Senior Executive Director, Keppel Corporation will retire June 1, 2014.Teo will step down as Chairman of Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation Ltd (Keppel T&T) and non-independent…
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…