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ISS Honored by Port of Piraeus

Jun 25, 2014

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) Greece was honored by the Port of Piraeus Chairman and CEO, Yiorgos Anomeritis for the company’s contribution to the port’s development and its dedicated service to the Greek cruise industry.During the inauguration of the Regal Princess…

Liberian Registry Seeks Regulations Enforcement

Jun 25, 2014

The Liberian Registry has called on shipping regulators to ensure the effective implementation of existing rules to protect human life, safety and the environment, opposed to creating new rules and regulations.Scott Bergeron, CEO of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry…

DCMMI Launches Website

Jun 25, 2014

The Dubai Council for Marine & Maritime Industries (DCMMI), representative for the well being of maritime sectors, announced the launch of its website www.dcmmi.ae at an official ceremony at the Maritime Business Center, Dubai Maritime City…

Brown Appointed COO at Lloyd’s Register

Jun 25, 2014

Nick Brown appointed Marine Chief Operating Officer (COO) while EMEA area is split into two operating regionsin Lloyd’s Register announced the appointment of Nick Brown, previously Director Business Development & Innovation, as the group’s new Marine Chief Operating Officer…

Statoil's Lund: Natural Gas is a Big Opportunity for Germany

Jun 25, 2014

“There is a large potential for Germany to cut its climate emissions in a cost-effective way through the increased use of natural gas”, said Statoil CEO Helge LundSwitching from coal to gas as the power sector is a significant opportunity to cut emissions…

US Coast Guard on Canvas: 2014 Art Program

Jun 24, 2014

The dedication and character of the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard provide inspiration for many across the nation. Some of the most inspired are Coast Guard artists who belong to the Coast Guard Art Program.The Coast Guard Art Program…

Howard Delivers Commencement Address at Kings Point

Jun 24, 2014

The class of 2014 from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), which included 225 new Merchant Marine and Military Officers, graduated in Kings Point, New York on Saturday. Vice Admiral Michelle J. Howard, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations…

FORAN Users Convene for FORUM 2014

Jun 24, 2014

Organized every two years among the FORAN users, the Eight FORAN Users Meeting (FORUM 2014) took place from June 11-13 in the Parador de la Granja, Segovia.The event started on Wednesday, June 11, with a guided visit to the Royal Palace and Gardens of La Granja…

Carnival's Profit Forecast Down

Jun 24, 2014

Carnival Corp, the world's largest cruise operator, forecast an adjusted profit below market estimates for the current quarter, blaming increased competition in the Caribbean.Shares of the company, which operates the Carnival, Holland America and Costa cruise lines…

MOL Names Nakamura as SVP Transpacific, Caribbean and Latin Trade

Jun 24, 2014

MOL (America) Inc. welcomes Junya Nakamura as Senior Vice President of Transpacific, Caribbean, Latin (West Coast South America) Trade. For the Transpacific Trade, he will report to Richard Hiller, executive vice president, MOL Line and for the Caribbean and Latin Trade…

Tideworks Grows with New European Office

Jun 24, 2014

Tideworks Technology, Inc., a full-service provider of comprehensive terminal management and planning software solutions, announced that it is moving to a newly renovated office space at the World Port Building in Rotterdam to accommodate growth and better serve its customers in the European region…

Drydocks to Provide Utility Solution to Heart of Europe

Jun 24, 2014

Drydocks World, service provider to shipping, maritime, offshore, oil, gas and energy sectors, will sign an agreement with Kleindienst Group to provide a complete range of offshore marine and operational management solutions for their The Heart of Europe…

HII’s Petters Honored by Navy League

Jun 24, 2014

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced today that Mike Petters, its president and CEO, was honored by the Navy League of the United States New York Council at a dinner last night in New York City.Petters was awarded the Rear Admiral John J…

Hill Dickinson Announces Promotions

Jun 24, 2014

International law firm Hill Dickinson announced the promotion of Darren Wall, previous commodity team member, to the role of Partner, with immediate effect.In addition to Wall, four members of the firms marine, trade and energy team have been promoted to the position of Legal Director…

Container Shipper Nautilus Files for Bankruptcy

Jun 24, 2014

Nautilus Holdings Ltd, a Bermuda-chartered company that leases containerships, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York, becoming the latest victim of a depressed shipping industry.The company has about $770 million in debt…

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