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Retlif Honored with Cogswell Award

Jul 15, 2014

Retlif Testing Laboratories, a strategic compliance organization and independent testing laboratory, has received the Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award from Defense Security Service (DSS).Presented at the annual…

TOTE’s Marlin Class Ships Enter Next Build Phase

Jul 15, 2014

Engine and LNG Tanks Delivered to NASSCOThe arrival of the world’s first dual-fuel slow-speed engine to General Dynamics’ NASSCO Shipyard marks the next phase of construction for TOTE’s Marlin Class vessels, projected by TOTE to be the world’s safest and cleanest containerships…

NAMEPA, NOAA Call for Maritime Heritage Coalition

Jul 15, 2014

The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) joined together for a call to action live webinar broadcasted by Maritime TV last week which…

Transocean to Appoint Miller to Board

Jul 15, 2014

Transocean Ltd. said it is to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Shareholders September 22, 2014, in Zug, Switzerland, to approve Miller's appointment as follows:Assuming Miller is elected by shareholders at the EGM, the board intends to designate him as Vice Chairman…

Canada's Helm Operations Acquired by ClassNK

Jul 15, 2014

ClassNK has announced the acquisition of Victoria, Canada-based maritime software company Helm Operations. The deal was hailed by both parties as two world-class companies joining forces to improve safety and operational efficiency in the marine industry…

GMDSS Task Force: Meeting Report & Next Meeting

Jul 14, 2014

The GMDSS Task Force met 2, May 2014 at the Loews Annapolis Hotel in Annapolis, MD, USA, to address current issues in maritime radio communications and related navigation system subjects. Its next meeting is Thursday 31 July 2014 at 9:30 am…

USMRC to Continue LNG Bunkering PIC Course

Jul 14, 2014

The U.S. Maritime Resource Center’s (USMRC) Maritime Simulation Institute announced that its inaugural Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Bunkering Person in Charge (PIC) course was a success. The course, which ran July 7-11, was developed on behalf…

Dry Dock Conference Slated for December

Jul 14, 2014

Dry Dock Conference 2014 will be held December 1-2, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. This year’s event is the eighth in a series of international conferences held every 2-3 years.  Among the highlights of the upcoming New Orleans'…

EFC Group Appoints Managing Director

Jul 14, 2014

EFC Group, a designer and manufacturer of instrumentation, monitoring, handling and control systems for the global oil and gas industry, has appointed Anand Puthran as its managing director, a newly created role for the company.Anand joins…

Schlaepfer Joins ISS Management Team in Brazil

Jul 14, 2014

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has appointed Henrique Schlaepfer as its new Managing Director Brazil. Based in Rio de Janeiro, Henrique will report directly to regional Executive Vice President, Jaime Otero.Commencing his maritime career in 1984…

Maritime Legal Firms Announce Merger

Jul 11, 2014

Houston- and New Orleans-based law firm Bland & Partners P.L.L.C. announced that Crain Wilson, P.L.L.C.’s Houston office merged with its firm as of July 1, 2014.The merger results in growth for the firm, including the addition of six attorneys and four legal support staff…

Europe to Cut Swath in Vessel Port Formalities Paperwork

Jul 10, 2014

The European Commission informs that a new global era for maritime transport will dawn in June 2015 when it will unveil harmonised e-reporting for all vessels entering in or departing from EU ports. Vessels will provide required information…

Merriman Enters New Role at Fairbanks Morse

Jul 10, 2014

Fairbanks Morse Engine, an EnPro Industries company, has named Rhett Merriman sales manager for marine power systems. Merriman, a veteran Fairbanks Morse manager, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role. Throughout his 36-year career he has been involved with bringing large…

Holton Tours Newport News’ Apprentice School

Jul 10, 2014

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) hosted Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton Wednesday for a tour of The Apprentice School at the company's Newport News Shipbuilding division.Danny Hunley, Newport News' vice president of operations…

UniCarriers Americas Realigns Sales Force

Jul 10, 2014

UniCarriers Americas Corporation announced it has realigned its field sales team and territories in the U.S. to better support the growing needs of its dealerships. UniCarriers Americas’ field salesforce consists of five regional sales managers…

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