Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc. has appointed Michael Moschos as Bunker Trader as of 15 October 2012.Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc. opened for business earlier this year and has been very well received within the business. The employment of Michael…
Expro International Group Holdings Ltd (Expro) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Renfroe, as a Non-Executive Director. A graduate of Harvard's Advanced Management Program, Mr Renfroe brings a wealth of experience in his 39 years working in oilfield services…
ICS Chairman Masimichi Morooka has celebrated the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Law Of The Sea by writing to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.On behalf of the world’s shipowners, Mr Morooka extended congratulations…
The Sultanate of Oman’s National Ferries Company (NFC) awards Austal a new 12-month vessel maintenance contract.Austal had previously held a three-year Vessel Maintenance Services Agreement which concluded in October this year. Under this new 12-month contract…
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore has been notified by Friede & Goldman Marketing BV (F&G) to temporarily suspend construction of its rig jacking systems.Arising from the recent accident during the construction of a similar rig at the Jurong Shipyard in Singapore…
In his acceptance speech Admiral Efthimios E. Mitropoulis is critical as he accepts the IMO International Maritime Prize.The popular Admiral (known as EEM) made the speech at the recent ceremony awarding him the IMO Maritime Prize for 2011 at MO Headquarters…
Following a recent audit, Fendercare Marine receives International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) accreditation.MCA is the international trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies. It is a respected voice around the world promoting good practice…
Armel Le Cléac’h, FRA (Banque Populaire) leads the standings in this epic world circumnavigation single-handed race.As they roll seamlessly into their 30th day at sea racing, miles tumbling quickly hour by hour on the heels of strong, 25-30 kts NW’ly winds…
For the first time, Maersk Line’s throughput in the Port of Qingdao exceeded one million TEU in a single year.The full-year estimate of Maersk Line’s throughput will be around 1.2 million TEU for 2012, which is around 37% more than the 873…
Jeppesen expands reach of popular Plan2Nav Mobile App with new release for Android hand-held devices.Plan2Nav , the only mobile app designed exclusively for C-MAP by Jeppesen charts, is now available for Android mobile devices. Introduced last year for iPad and iPhone devices…
Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi's main port for more than 40 years, redirects container ships to Khalifa Port near Taweelah, UAE.Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) has completed the switch three months ahead of schedule and less than three months after Khalifa…
55 young people successfully complete their vocational training, or their courses of dual industrial & college study at Tognum.Young people have successfully completed their vocational training or their courses of dual industrial and college study at Tognum…
To thwart escalating piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, Sea Marshalls gets license to use Cape Verde as base for ship security operations.The Government of Cape Verde earlier granted a licence to Cape Verde Maritime Security Services (CVMSS)…
The Port of Rotterdam has dredged the Maasgeul channel to enable large-sized in-bound & out-bound vessels to pass.Large container ships can now pass each other when entering and leaving the port of Rotterdam. The Directorate-General for…
The Series 44M with the AM propeller design is suitable for applications from engine room exhaust to cargo hold ventilation fans.The new die-cast aluminum propeller has been specifically engineered to enhance the operating performance of their Series 44M Ductaxial fan…