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TOTE and Carlile Announce New Appointments

Jul 03, 2013

TOTE Logistics Inc. parent company of Carlile Transportation Systems announced several new company positions.John Armstrong – Carlile, Vice President, LogisticsJohn Armstrong has accepted the Vice President, Logistics position for Carlile Transportation Systems…

MOL Comfort: Latest Update as Tow Parts

Jul 03, 2013

The vessel's fore part has broken free from tow amid adverse weather conditions, the after part having sunk earlier.The (slightly amended) owner's statement No. 17 is as follows: The fore part is located near 17'02'N 67'57'E. The weather in the area is still adverse…

RINA Commits to Support IACS During Chairmanship

Jul 02, 2013

International classification society RINA has committed major resources to support IACS (International Association of Classification Societies) during its year of chairmanship.Roberto Cazzulo, Chairman of RINA Services SpA, was elected as Chairman of IACS Council at the end of June…

USCG Yard under New Command

Jul 02, 2013

Caption        Before a crowd of 500 guests and the workforce of the U.S. Coast Guard Yard, Captain George Lesher (left) assumed command of the Coast Guard Yard from Captain Richard Murphy (right) at 11 a.m. on June 7, 2013. Rear Admiral Ronald Rábago (center)…

RSC Bio Solutions Make Several Staff Appointments

Jul 02, 2013

RSC Bio Solutions said it is focused on growing its business in key markets and has organized its sales team into segments focused on growing private and public waste, marine construction, marine transport, utility fleets, offshore oil and gas and wind power industries…

EBDG Seattle Continues Staff Growth

Jul 02, 2013

Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) welcomed two new additions to its Seattle team: Engineer Kurt Jankowski and Designer Justin Jones. Kurt Jankowski comes to EBDG with broad education in naval architecture and marine engineering in addition to experience in boat and ship construction…

Seagull Delivers Maritime Labor Convention Wakeup Call

Jul 02, 2013

Norwegian training specialist Seagull is urging seafarers and shore-based staff alike to make themselves fully aware of their rights and obligations in the event of non-compliance with the Maritime Labor Convention. Failure to comply with the new legislation could lead to vessels being detained…

Trelleborg Names RPS Evans-Hamilton Service Partner

Jul 02, 2013

Trelleborg will provide a local presence for onsite marine services in North America, Central America and the Caribbean by appointing RPS Evans-Hamilton as Service Partner for the Docking and Mooring division of Trelleborg Marine Systems for these regions…

Drydocks World Hosts Argentinean Trade Commissioner

Jul 02, 2013

Drydocks World and Maritime World, international maritime services provider, hosted Ms. Maria De Los Angeles Arrieta, Counselor and Trade Commissioner with the Embassy of Argentina in U.A.E. His Excellency Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Drydocks…

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Welcomes Class of 2017

Jul 02, 2013

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy welcomed its incoming Class of 2017, consisting of 238 plebe candidates from across the country. Upon arrival, the Congressionally-nominated future Midshipmen began a rigorous, 18-day regimen of academic, military…

Post-Concordia SOLAS Amendmentss Decided by IMO's MSC

Jul 02, 2013

Amongst many other matters, IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) meeting at the Organization's London HQ for its 92nd session adopted SOLAS amendments, & discussed recommendations arising from the 'Costa Condordia' accident.Passenger drill…

Vessel Ordering Mania – Why?

Jul 01, 2013

The flood of interest in ordering new container vessels is motivated by other factors than supply and demand.The recent surge in new vessel orders at a time of industry-wide overcapacity suggests that market fundamentals are no longer the main driver (see figure)…

MOL Appoints Tim Harrington to Lead MOL Canada

Jul 01, 2013

MOL (America) Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, Tsuyoshi Yoshida, has named Tim Harrington to serve as Vice President, Canada and head the MOL (Canada) Inc. liner organization. Harrington will be responsible for sales, customer service…

TOTE, Carlile Announce New Advancements

Jul 01, 2013

Linda Leary, TOTE Logistics Inc., Vice President, Commercial DevelopmentLinda Leary has accepted the Vice President, Commercial Development position with TOTE Logistics, Inc., Carlile’s parent company. Linda’s new role will be overseeing the Sales and Marketing Department of Carlile…

Chet Morrison Names New Marine Construction GM

Jul 01, 2013

Chet Morrison Contractors recently announced the hiring of industry veteran Michael Brown as General Manager of Marine Construction. Brown has 35 years of experience in the commercial diving industry, most recentlyan eight-year tenure as Vice President and General Manager for EPIC…

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