Sonardyne International Ltd. announced the promotion of Anthony Gleeson to the position of Vice President Sonardyne Asia Pte, based in Singapore. Anthony joined Sonardyne in 2009 and brought with him a wealth of knowledge and experience…
Drum Cussac's maritime security market share grew by 50 percent in 2013 In the second half of 2013, the number of secured transits conducted by Drum Cussac, using both armed and un-armed security consultants, was 16% up on the same period in 2012…
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has entered into an agreement with Odense Maritime Technology A/S (OMT) of Denmark, a provider of ship design services, on collaboration in ship engineering business. The companies said they plan to combine…
As part of its continued expansion, Solace Global, the world's most trusted provider of security in maritime, offshore and land-based environments, has announced the formation of a prominent security Advisory Board. The board will draw on its extensive experience and knowledge in global security…
Maritime and Merchant AS (to be renamed Maritime & Merchant Bank ASA), which was granted a banking license by The Financial Supervisory of Norway (FSAN) on the 28th of January for establishing a global bank dedicated solely to the shipping and offshore industries…
Global energy technology services company Proserv has secured two contract wins in the Gulf of Mexico worth a combined $17 million. The deals with Noble Energy and Talos Energy will see Proserv carry out work at the operators’ respective Gunflint and Phoenix Field Expansion developments…
Pipeline engineering specialist STATS Group said it has appointed two new directors as part of a strategy to increase its international presence in key oil and gas regions.The newly created roles see Dave Vernon promoted to Director of Isolation…
The Big River Coalition provides the following update on progress made by the contractors on the ongoing “Rock Removal” (pinnacle rock) project being conducted on the Upper Mississippi River (UMR) in the vicinity of Thebes, IL., as well as navigational warnings issued…
The Department of Defense, Navy, announce that Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $520,000,000 undefinitized contract action under existing contract (N00024-12-C-2115), for additional long lead time material associated with…
W&O, a global supplier to the marine and marine offshore markets for pipe, valves and fittings, valve automation and engineered solutions, announced several changes to leadership at its Gulf Coast branches, as well as at its offices in Charleston…
William Wachel has been named a Senior Supervising Engineer, Ports and Marine, in the Houston office of Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global infrastructure strategic consulting, engineering, and program/construction management organization.In his new position…
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the world’s leading maritime services provider, has appointed David Mackay as Senior Vice President for its Africa region. Based in Mombasa, Kenya, David will have operational management responsibility for eight countries in the region…
New explanation issued from China on definition of “agents” in Circular 106. Industry briefing scheduled for March 6, 2014 concerning the latest information on China’s Value Added Tax regime and its impact on the maritime industry.Commissioner William P…
Willard Marine announced the appointment of Karen Jacquelin as director of marketing earlier today.Jacquelin will be responsible for leading Willard Marine’s product and brand marketing strategy, including all advertising, public relations and event marketing initiatives…
Onsite accommodation specialist, HB Rentals, a Superior Energy Services company, has named Kristian Magar as director of health, safety and environment (HSE), announced Deidre Toups, HB Rentals president. Based in Broussard, La., Magar’s responsibilities include strengthening…