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POLB Chief to Leave for Oakland

May 23, 2013

Christopher Lytle, Port of Long Beach Executive Director since November 2011, will resign to take the top post at the Port of Oakland.Lytle will remain at Long Beach until mid-July, and is expected to begin his new job in Oakland shortly thereafter…

Gulfstream Services Names Broussard Manager

May 23, 2013

Gulfstream Services, Inc. (GSI), an oilfield rental company providing high pressure equipment for the international oil and gas industry, has named Dale Broussard as Manager – Quality Assurance (QA) and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), announced Gulfstream Services President Mike Mire…

DHS Unveils Official Portrait of Former Secretary Tom Ridge

May 23, 2013

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano hosted the first U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Portrait Unveiling Ceremony in honor of Governor Tom Ridge—our nation’s first Secretary of Homeland Security. “Governor Ridge has…

Baker, Lyman Hires Senior Consultant for TSMS

May 23, 2013

Baker, Lyman and Co., Inc. hired John Scarborough as senior consultant. He is an authorized agent for Germanischer Lloyd on the Corsair Towing Safety Management Systems (TSMS) Strategic Alliance for Subchapter M compliance software for the domestic towing industry…

P&O Ferries Appoints New Irish Sea Director

May 23, 2013

P&O Ferries has appointed Neal Mernock to the role of Sector Director Irish Sea.Neal is an experienced chief executive and managing director of various household name businesses, including Silentnight and United Biscuits, and brings a wealth…

Quest Announces New CFO

May 23, 2013

Quest Specialty Chemicals, a company in the specialty coatings industry, announced the appointment of Rick Martin as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Martin has an experience in finance within a number of global industrial businesses…

GAC Pushes Further into the Arctic with Polar Logistics Group

May 23, 2013

GAC Norway AS and Polar Logistics Group ApS (POLOG) formed a strategic partnership to further strengthen GAC's network within the Arctic Circle. The move is the latest stage in the company's Arctic strategy to better serve the region by…

Oceanteam Offshore Vessels Fully Employed in Q1 2013

May 23, 2013

Oceanteam also says it continued its investment program in 2.000 / 4.000-ton modular carousel systems. Highlights for the first quarter of 2013:· Revenue from operations USD 16.5 million· EBITDA from operations is positive USD 7.2 million· Operating profit of USD 3…

Superyacht 'Adastra' Wins WSA Design Commendation

May 23, 2013

Shuttleworth Design's 'Adastra' wins  a 'Judges’ Commendation for Most Innovative Design' at the 2013 World Superyacht Awards.Shuttleworth Design was responsible for her exterior design, naval architecture and interior layout. Structural design was by Shuttleworth Design and ASTA…

U.K. Offshore Sector Welcomes EU Safety Initiative

May 23, 2013

Oil & Gas U.K. said it is pleased that a plenary vote in the European Parliament may see the introduction of a directive on offshore safety and environment.Robert Paterson, Oil & Gas U.K.’s health, safety and employment director, said: “Oil & Gas U…

POLB Formalizes Its Energy Policy

May 23, 2013

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners' energy policy aims to secure a more sustainable and resilient supply of power as demand grows.The Energy Policy declares that the Port will implement measures to increase efficiency, conservation…

Jobs for Veterans: Port Fellowship Program

May 23, 2013

The Port of Seattle is now recruiting for its Veterans Fellowship Program.The Port of Seattle says it is dedicated to helping military personnel transition from active duty to civilian employment. The port understands the importance of veterans…

China to Build 142 Ships for Greek Companies

May 23, 2013

Greek Shipping Minister Kostis Moussouroulis announced the orders for Chinese shipbuilders on his recent visit to Shanghai.The orders, which were signed in April, accounted for more than 60 percent of the recent global orders of Greek shipowners…

Cruise Ship Passenger 'Bill of Rights' Adopted

May 23, 2013

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has approved 'Cruise Industry Passenger Bill of Rights' detailing members' commitment to the safety, comfort & care of guests in a number of important areas.The CEOs of CLIA North American member…

'Ones to Watch' CIO Award for Two NNS Employees

May 23, 2013

Two Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division employees were recognized recently at the CIO Leadership Event. Deborah Morewitz and Karen Ryan both received the annual 'Ones to Watch' Award that identifies rising stars in information technology (IT)…

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