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GVF Launches Maritime Communications Glossary

Sep 18, 2014

Lexicon of Communications Terminology to be applied to Communications Solution Provider & Solutions User DialoguesDuring the Informa VSAT 2014 conference in London, the Global VSAT Forum (GVF) announced the launch of its Maritime SatCom Forum (MSF) ‘Glossary’…

Continental Resources Names New President after Bott's Quick Exit

Sep 18, 2014

Continental Resources Inc, the largest oil producer in North Dakota's Bakken shale formation, promoted Jack Stark to president on Wednesday, less than a week after Rick Bott quit the position.Stark, 59, had worked at Continental since 1998…

Environmental Attorney Joins Long Beach Harbor Commission

Sep 18, 2014

Environmental attorney and Long Beach resident Tracy Egoscue joined the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on Tuesday as the first Commissioner appointed by newly elected Mayor Robert Garcia. She was approved by the City Council last week for a six-year term…

Two Prestigious Awards for Fincantieri

Sep 18, 2014

In the presence of the Minister for Education, University, and Research Stefania Giannini, at the Auditorium at Villa Farnesina in Rome, Fincantieri, represented by its Chairman Vincenzo Petrone, today won one of the prizes in the Major Industrial…

DP World & Hutchison Port Holdings to Combat Global Warming

Sep 18, 2014

In an unprecedented show of commitment for an environmental cause, DP World and Hutchison Port Holdings Limited (HPH) have joined hands to combat global warming in a Waste Reduction Campaign that will multiply the effect of their individual efforts to curb global greenhouse emissions…

TRIYARDS' Liftboat Orderbook Filling up

Sep 17, 2014

*This new order brings total liftboat contracts to date to 14, and showcases TRIYARDS’ engineering versatility* Win affirms TRIYARDS' leadership position as a fabricator of choice in Asia for liftboats * Group is well-placed to ride on…

Woodside Names LR Energy as Global Inspection Provider

Sep 17, 2014

Australia’s Woodside has signed on Lloyd’s Register Energy to act as its global inspection provider across a number of assets.Lloyd’s won the contract to provide surveillance inspection, expediting and auditing services for the global operator for three years…

Prime Minister Solberg Visits DNV GL

Sep 17, 2014

Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg visited DNV GL Høvik yesterday, September 16. Group President & CEO Henrik Madsen was host.“The Prime Minister was both enthusiastic and interested in DNV GL’s views on climate-friendly technologies in the industries we serve…

Chandler Celebrates 25 Years with Bay Diesel

Sep 17, 2014

With more than 40 years experience in the engine business, Lynn Chandler, Bay Diesel's Executive Vice President for Chesapeake Service, celebrates his 25th anniversary with the company.Chandler began his journey on a farm in Iowa before joining the United States Navy as a Seabee…

Houston Shipping and Offshore Conference Program Announced

Sep 17, 2014

The fourth Houston Shipping and Offshore Conference has announced the final program for its Friday, October 10 conference at the Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, 111 N. Post Oak Lane, Houston. This year’s program is centered on the theme, “Challenges…

Gallagher Returns to Foss Maritime

Sep 17, 2014

Foss Maritime announced that Paul Gallagher will be rejoining the Foss team to work in the commercial services group on major transportation project opportunities.  Paul brings more than 25 years of experience within the maritime industry…

EMS Seven Seas Announces New CEO

Sep 17, 2014

EMS Seven Seas announces new CEO; enters into agreement to acquire Wave Shipping, a Singapore-based maritime and port agency services company.EMS Seven Seas, an international ship chandler and leader in the provision of goods to the marine…

Dijhuizen Named Petersen's Business Development Manager

Sep 17, 2014

Petersen Stainless Rigging Ltd (Petersen) has announced that Aries Dijkhuizen has joined the company as Business Development Manager.  Dijkhuizen will be involved in all aspects of business management at Petersen including business development…

BHP Billiton Communities and EWB Provide Support to 5 Students

Sep 17, 2014

BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities and Engineers Without Borders Support Students in Sustainable Development September 16, 2014Five university students were this week given the opportunity to pursue studies in sustainable development…

ICS Counsels Wisdom on Ballast Water Convention

Sep 17, 2014

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has reiterated its call for governments to address the serious implementation issues concerning the IMO Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention before it is too late. Speaking at a Ballast Water Management Summit in Singapore…

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