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Heidmar Names van der Zijde CEO

Jan 24, 2014

The Board of Directors of Heidmar has announced the appointment of Hans van der Zijde as Heidmar's new Chief Executive Officer.Mr. van der Zijde graduated from the Nautical Academy of Rotterdam in 1985 and subsequently studied Maritime and Logistic Management there…

CBMM Begins Search for New President

Jan 24, 2014

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) has announced ByalaSearch will lead the nonprofit’s search for its next president. The boutique firm specializes in executive search and placement in the nonprofit and education sectors. In December…

Hydroid Announces Management Changes

Jan 24, 2014

Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and manufacturer of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), today announced organizational changes to its management team to prepare for anticipated growth and to further solidify their market leadership…

Developing Alaska's Marine Workforce Luncheon

Jan 24, 2014

NAMEPA (North American Marine Environment Protection Association) and the University of Alaska will host a free 'Developing Alaska's Marine Workforce' leadership roundtable luncheon on Friday, February 14 at The Captain Cook in Anchorage.Discussions…

Weinberg Reelected Canaveral Board Chairman

Jan 24, 2014

Thomas 'Tom' Weinberg will serve a second consecutive term as Chairman of the Canaveral Port Authority Board, accepting the job after an unanimous vote during the January Commission meeting.A fourth-generation Brevard County, Florida resident elected from District 5…

SeaKing Invests in Sector-specific Training

Jan 24, 2014

Merseyside industrial engineering firm SeaKing Electrical said it has undergone a major investment in staff training in a bid to drive growth in the marine, offshore and windfarm sectors.The Birkenhead-based company has invested across a…

Date for Diary: e-Navigation Conference at Cal Maritime

Jan 24, 2014

The Maritime Alliance draws attention to the upcoming 'e-Navigation Underway 2014 North America: Developing the Maritime Information Environment' which is an inaugural conference. 3-4 April 2014, hosted and managed by Cal Maritime in close cooperation…

Port Canaveral Host CPE Certified Port Executive Program

Jan 23, 2014

Canaveral Port Authority say that they demonstrated their commitment to employee development recently by hosting the CPE Certified Port Executive Program when 13 alumni were added to that program.The Port Authority expains that this course…

Transportation Club of Tacoma's Person of the Year 2013 – Terry Thomas

Jan 23, 2014

The Transportation Club of Tacoma (TCT), the largest Transportation Club Chapter in North America, has chosen Terry Thomas, president and one of the founders of his company PNW Equipment Inc., as their 'Person of the Year 2013'.TCT explain in a brief biography that Terry Thomas…

SHIPPINGInsight 2014: Sept. 30-Oct. 2

Jan 23, 2014

Maritime industry executives from around the world will convene in Stamford, Conn., Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, 2014 for SHIPPINGInsight 2014. Entering its third year, SHIPPINGInsight has become established as the premier maritime industry technical…

Survitec Hires Wilkinson as Managing Director

Jan 23, 2014

Ross Wilkinson has joined Survitec Group to play a role in promoting worldwide sales growth and developing and maintaining an effective sales distribution and service network for the Crewsaver Commercial and Leisure ranges.Wilkinson joins Survitec from Orolia Limited…

Gov. Christie Signs Bill to End Cargo Fees

Jan 23, 2014

Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed S2747/A4170 into law. This legislation, which received unanimous bipartisan support from the entire legislature, will eliminate the Port of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) cargo facility fee…

Port Competition & Commercial Risk Assessment: BMT Launch New Tools

Jan 22, 2014

BMT Asia Pacific (BMT) have launched Port Choice Model and Port 360° to evaluate the competitive advantage of a given port within its environment. BMT explain that they developed the tools following years of academic research and professional consultancy assisting governments and stakeholders…

Pope Francis Advocates for Seafarer Support

Jan 22, 2014

Pope Francis has addressed the Regional Coordinators of the Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) who are meeting in Rome this week.At his General Audience in the Vatican the Pontiff called on those who work for the wellbeing of seafarers and the…

Gerrard Fiorentino Dies at 89

Jan 22, 2014

“Father” Gerrard Fiorentino, inventor, entrepreneur and namesake of Fiorentino Para-Anchor died Sunday, Jan. 5 due to heart failure following a stroke late last year. The 89-year-old had a long and illustrious career in many facets of the marine industry…

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