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Springsteel Joins Liquid Robotics as CFO

Feb 13, 2012

Liquid Robotics, an ocean data services provider and developer of the first wave-powered Wave Glider marine today announced that Steven R. Springsteel, former CEO of Chordiant Software Inc. and President/CFO of Verity, has joined the  company…

Northrop Grumman Delivers IBS for Turkish Megayacht

Feb 13, 2012

Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Sperry Marine business unit has delivered a suite of navigation electronics for a new megayacht being built by Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts in Turkey. The new megayacht is being equipped with a complete…

S3 Scoop Subsea UK Award

Feb 13, 2012

Specialist Subsea Services (S3) celebrated success at the Subsea UK awards after being named winners of the much coveted New Enterprise award. S3 was recognised for its vision in business development and its contribution to the subsea sector…

TOTE Names Armstrong President

Feb 13, 2012

TOTE, Inc. welcomes James Armstrong to top leadership role at TOTE Logistics. James Armstrong has joined TOTE, Inc. as President for TOTE Logistics.  Armstrong comes from Southern California where he served as Senior Vice President, General Manager…

ISU Names Hoddinott General Manager

Feb 13, 2012

TITAN Salvage’s Mark Hoddinott Accepts Position as General Manager at ISU. TITAN Salvage's Mark Hoddinott has accepted the position of general manager for the International Salvage Union (ISU). The position will combine the role of secretary general with that of general manager…

GTMO Conducts Oil Spill Response Training

Feb 13, 2012

The Port Operations department (Port Ops) at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba conducted training for oil spill response (OSR), and hazardous waste operations and emergency response Feb. 6-10. The annual training ensures NS Guantanamo…

First Ship Demands Return of Chem Tankers

Feb 11, 2012

FSL Trust Management Pte. Ltd., as trustee-manager of First Ship Lease Trust reportes that it has sent notices to its lessees, wholly-owned subsidiaries of PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk, to demand for the redelivery of its three chemical tankers…

OSG Suspends Quarterly Dividend

Feb 11, 2012

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG), a market leader in providing energy transportation services, announced that its Board of Directors has suspended the payment of regular quarterly dividends.  No dividend will be paid in the first quarter of 2012…

Navy to Name Ship USS Gabrielle Giffords

Feb 11, 2012

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced Feb. 10 that the next variant littoral combat ship (LCS) will be named USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10).The selection of Gabrielle Giffords, designated LCS 10, honors the former congresswoman from who is known for supporting the military and veterans…

Lake Havasu Catamaran Award for Kvichak

Feb 10, 2012

Kvichak Marine Industries, of Seattle, WA, has recently been awarded a contract to build a 65’ passenger catamaran for the Chemehuevi Transit Authority of Lake Havasu, California. The vessel will operate as a ferry on Lake Havasu, with ports…

ASA to Bid on Removal of Costa Concordia

Feb 10, 2012

Seven members of the American Salvage Association (ASA) have been invited to submit competitive bids to remove the capsized cruise ship Costa Concordia, which ran aground off the Italian island of Giglio in late January. One member already involved with response…

Cruise Industry Adopts New Drill Policy

Feb 10, 2012

Best Practice Identified Through Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review. The global cruise industry today announced a new emergency drill policy requiring mandatory muster for embarking passengers prior to departure from port.  The new…

Coast Guard Foundation Announces New Leaders

Feb 10, 2012

Robert J. Flynn Elected Chairman of the Board. ADM Thad Allen and Clay Maitland among an impressive slate of of 11 others. The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families…

Interferry Wins Long Term Support

Feb 10, 2012

Recognition of Interferry’s growing role as a voice for the ferry industry has prompted classification society DNV and bookings/check-in systems specialist Carus to pledge long-term financial support for the trade association and its annual conference…

STX Adds to Canada-based Staff

Feb 10, 2012

STX Marine announces expansion of staff in Ottawa office.  John Hensler Mandy has joined STX Marine as the manager of our Electrical Engineering department He brings with him over 20 years of experience in the Naval/Marine power generation protection industry…

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