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HB Rentals Names Magar HSE Director

Feb 04, 2014

Onsite accommodation specialist, HB Rentals, a Superior Energy Services company, has named Kristian Magar as director of health, safety and environment (HSE), announced Deidre Toups, HB Rentals president. Based in Broussard, La., Magar’s responsibilities include strengthening…

Carter Joins St. Lawrence Seaway Board

Feb 04, 2014

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced that Gerald Carter has been appointed to its Board for a three-year term. He replaces Ralph Mercier as the representative for the Québec Provincial Government.Gerald Carter…

Coast Guard Foundation Plans Community Center

Feb 04, 2014

The Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to the education and welfare of Coast Guard members and their families, has announced  its plans to build a community center in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. A top priority for the Coast Guard Foundation…

Global Maritime Leaders to Convene in Dubai

Feb 04, 2014

Jannis Kostoulas, President Mare Forum visited to Dubai to review and discuss preparations for the upcoming First Mare Forum, Global Leaders Maritime Summit, Dubai 2014 to be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum…

International Assoc. of Classification Societies Publish 2014 'Blue Book'

Feb 04, 2014

The International Association of Classification Societies announce the release of the IACS Blue Book, Version January 2014.The Blue Book is an electronic library of technical resolutions (both past and present) adopted by IACS as a result…

EIVA Names Pedersen Chairman

Feb 03, 2014

The Board of Directors of Danish EIVA a/s is headed by Flemming Bligaard Pedersen as of January 14, 2014. With the appointment of the new Chairman, the offshore service and equipment provider prepares to further strengthen its business in the light of the growth it has seen in recent years…

Hutton's Expands Renewables Service

Feb 03, 2014

Hutton’s Group is expanding its Renewables Division to better service the growing offshore oil and gas and renewable energy sectors.Hutton’s Renewables has relocated to larger quayside premises in the centre of Great Yarmouth’s vibrant maritime…

Mitchell Named Chief Executive at Sparrows

Feb 03, 2014

Stewart Mitchell will take over as chief executive of global offshore and mechanical handling group, Sparrows, on March 10, 2014.The announcement follows the decision of current chief executive, Doug Sedge, to stand down after four and half years with the company…

FMC's Doyle Among Key White House Nominations

Feb 03, 2014

President Barack Obama last week announced 11 nominations to key Administration posts. Among them was William P. Doyle, who currently serves as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission.William P. Doyle currently serves as a Commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)…

PVA Elects President, Officers and Board Members

Jan 31, 2014

During the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2014, held January 18-21 in Houston, members of the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) elected Terri Bernstein, BB Riverboats Newport, Ky., as PVA President for 2014.Also elected to terms as…

Abrupt Change of Command at Port of Houston

Jan 31, 2014

Colonel Leonard Waterworth, Executive Director of the Port of Houston Authority announced today that he is stepping down as its Executive Director, effective January 31, 2014. Roger Guenther, Deputy Executive Director of Operations, will take over as the Port Authority's Executive Director…

Soles Joins Glosten Associates

Jan 31, 2014

Peter Soles has joined The Glosten Associates as a Marine Consultant and will be supporting the firm’s ocean engineering and marine logistics projects.  “Peter brings a broad knowledge of marine transportation policy, oceangoing vessel management and operation…

Durnan Appointed Senior Vice President at ISS

Jan 30, 2014

Maritime services provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) announced the appointment of Captain Michael Durnan, U.S. Navy (Retired) as Senior Vice President, Remote and Government Services. Reporting to Jan-Hein Dissel, COO of Supply Chain Solutions at ISS…

Board Changes at Aker Arctic Technology

Jan 30, 2014

After the acquisition of 66.4% of the shares by Finnish Industry Investment Ltd (fully owned by the State of Finland) Aker Arctic Technology Inc.’s extraordinary shareholders’ meeting today appointed the new Board of Directors for the company…

SCI Simulator Offers One-on-one Training

Jan 30, 2014

What does a new year of training look like at SCI? With a new simulator in full operation, SCI helps individual mariners complete assessments previously only available in large class settings or in the real world when exact conditions could be met on the water…

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