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O’Reilly Named Troy Line Expert Supervisor

Feb 27, 2014

Troy Container Line Ltd., one of the largest American-owned NVOCCs, today announced the promotion of Leeanne O’Reilly to Export Supervisor at Troy Container Line. Based in the company’s Red Bank, N.J. office, O’Reilly will oversee the unification of the FCL and LCL Export departments…

Two Years after Concordia Wreck, Captain Returns Aboard

Feb 27, 2014

Schettino's first visit aboard since 2012 shipwreck; Former captain accompanying investigators as defendant as new probe into unauthorized visit by Costa officials unfolds.The captain of the Costa Concordia, Francesco Schettino, went back…

North Sea Navigation Trends Feature at Upcoming Conference

Feb 26, 2014

The ACCSEAS Second Annual Conference (4 – 6 March 2014 in Edinburgh, UK)  brings together a global audience to explore the implementation of the ACCSEAS e-Navigation test-bed services and present the latest findings and results of this engaging EU project focused on safe…

BIRNS Celebrates 60th Anniversary at New Orleans Show

Feb 26, 2014

Founded in 1954, BIRNS, Inc. designer and manufacturer of high performance lighting and connector systems for deep ocean, marine, military and nuclear power applications celebrated the anniversary at the recent Underwater Intervention show in New Orleans…

NZ Radio Navigation Warnings Now Posted Online

Feb 26, 2014

New Zealand Government safety agency Maritime New Zealand informs that the text of all radio navigational warnings for New Zealand’s areas of responsibility is available online for the first time. All warnings will be posted in full on the Land Information New Zealand website…

Cargo Covering by Sentina Qualified to Deter Terrorists

Feb 26, 2014

Sentina Corp, a New York-based producer of protective cargo coverings, says it has been awarded the designation of 'Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology' under the Department of Homeland Security's Safety Act for its Freight Glove, a reusable…

Officers Elected at Port of Greater Baton Rouge

Feb 26, 2014

The board of commissioners for the Port of Greater Baton Rouge recently elected officers for 2014. Officers elected include Blaine Sheets, Ascension Parish, president; Clint Seneca, Iberville Parish, vice president; Corey Sarullo, Iberville Parish…

Prominent Naval Engineer Dr. Ilario Hilary Rolih Dies at 82

Feb 26, 2014

We deeply and sadly regret to advise the passing of George G. Sharp’s Chairman of the Board Dr. Ilario Hilary Rolih on February 16, 2014.Dr. Ilario Hilary Rolih passed away at the age of 82 on February 16, 2014 while on vacation in Cancun…

Conquest to Use MirTac and StarIPS Software

Feb 26, 2014

Maritime consultancy firm MirTac announced that Conquest Offshore has purchased the Star software and related database and implementation services. Conquest Offshore will be implementing the maintenance, purchase and safety management software both in the office as well as onboard its fleet…

Positive Trends Mark Start to Port Authority Year

Feb 26, 2014

Notable accomplishments in revenue generation, cargo throughput, professional performance and international recognition highlighted today's monthly meeting of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority (PHA).Executive Director Roger Guenther…

Chesapeake Plans to Cut Drilling Costs by $900M

Feb 26, 2014

Reuters - Chesapeake Energy Corp said it planned to cut drilling and well-completion costs by nearly $900 million in 2014 after reporting quarterly results that missed analysts' estimates.The No.2 U.S. natural gas producer, whose shares fell 3 percent in premarket trading…

ICS Chairman Praises IMO Efficiency

Feb 26, 2014

ICS Chairman, Masamichi Morooka, addressed delegates at the World Ocean Summit organized by The Economist magazine in San Francisco yesterday (25 February), following a key note speech by U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, and a video presentation by HRH Prince Charles (of the United Kingdom)…

Towers Joins EBDG Engineering Team

Feb 25, 2014

Elliott Bay Design Group, a Seattle-based Naval Architect and Marine Engineering firm with offices in New Orleans and Ketchikan, has hired seasoned marine professional Jim Towers. Towers, originally hired at the firm in 2000, brings more than…

New Yacht Broker at Pacific Boats & Yachts

Feb 25, 2014

As a newly appointed yacht broker at Pacific Boats & Yachts, Captain Tom Britton brings a wealth of experience to his new position, including owning a yacht dealership in Washington for ten years, selling Catalina Sailboats, Monk Trawlers and a wide variety of used sail and powerboats…

Double Top for Exova Experts

Feb 25, 2014

Phil Dent and John Carter, corrosion specialists with Exova, the global testing, calibration and advisory services provider, have been appointed as chairmen of the Marine Corrosion Forum and STG44 - Marine Corrosion, respectively. Phil Dent…

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