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Court Clears Lake Huron Chartering Executives

Dec 09, 2013

Lake Huron Chartering announce that criminal charges filed in Houston, Texas against three of its executives have been granted dismissal. As of June 10, 2013, indictments and charges against Alireza Etessami, Gustavo Gimeno and Denny Martinez have been dropped…

Welding Pioneers CLIMAX Appoint V-P Global Operations

Dec 09, 2013

Portable machining and welding systems company CLIMAX hire Thomas Pesch to further accelerate international growth in the role of Vice President of Global Operations.The move marks CLIMAX’s continued focus on growing its international market capabilities and improving operational efficiencies…

Thomas Ward Joins Parsons Brinckerhoff

Dec 09, 2013

Thomas Ward has been named a Senior Maritime Planner in the San Francisco office of Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global infrastructure strategic consulting, engineering, and program/construction management organization.In his new position, Mr…

Jee Appoints Additional Business Development Manager

Dec 09, 2013

Jee Ltd., an independent multidiscipline subsea engineering and training company, has appointed Michael Green as a new Business Development Manager to join the growing business development team.Mr. Green is based at the company’s head office in Tonbridge…

Geodis Wilson Appoints New Global Chief Information Officer

Dec 09, 2013

Freight Management specialist Geodis Wilson has announced the appointment of Dean Devasia as Global Chief Information Officer (CIO).He will also join the Freight Management Board. This appointment will further strengthen the international…

Ince & Co Names Shepherd Global Head of Trade

Dec 09, 2013

Ince & Co’s London-based commodities, shipping and commercial disputes specialist Stuart Shepherd has succeeded Steven Fox as the firm’s Global Head of Trade. After 33 years at the firm, which he joined as an articled clerk, Steven will be retiring from the partnership in April 2014…

American Club Strengthens Management

Dec 06, 2013

The American P&I Club is reorganizing its underwriting and business development functions into a regionalized structure comprising the Americas, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), South and Southeast Asia, and Greater China and North Asia. “The…

Restoration of Historic Tanker Galley

Dec 06, 2013

As part of our 2013 year‐end fundraising efforts, PortSide NewYork will be running “Operation This Old Ship Kitchen,” a campaign to renovate the galley on the MARY A. WHALEN. The MARY A. WHALEN is a coastal oil tanker 172’ long, 75 years old this year…

Safariland Appoints Kubasik to Board of Directors

Dec 05, 2013

Maui Acquisition Corp, the parent corporation of The Safariland Group, a global provider of a diverse range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets has announced the appointment of Christopher E…

BMT to Support NSRP Welding Research Project

Dec 05, 2013

BMT Fleet Technology Ltd (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has announced its latest research project with the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) to evaluate recent advancements in Integrated Cold Electrode (ICE) welding technology…

Daemi Appointed Director at DNV GL Oil & Gas

Dec 05, 2013

DNV GL Oil & Gas has appointed Moss Daemi as the Director of its Middle East, India and North Africa Division. “We established our presence in the MENA region over 40 years ago and will continue to support the oil and gas industry here to make…

Maersk Training Bolsters its Senior Management

Dec 05, 2013

Maersk Training has announcement  the appointment of David Bowyer as new Head of Training and Education. David joins the senior management team to oversee all aspects of training, following recent growth in the number of delegates attending their courses…

London Maritime Sector Can Benefit from Liverpool's Lessons

Dec 05, 2013

Shipping Professional Network in London (SPNL) held their last event of the year on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. The event was well attended with guests travelling far and wide to hear views and opinions on the next generation in shipping and the future of maritime London…

Monico Promotes Walker Sales VP

Dec 04, 2013

Following another strong year for the company, President and CEO, Doyle Taylor, has promoted his Vice President of Sales, Allen Walker, to Vice President and General Manager of the Monico Monitoring, Inc. Taylor brought Walker on board in…

Keppel Appoints CEO-Designate Loh Chin Hua to its Board

Dec 04, 2013

The Board of Directors of Keppel Corporation Limited (Keppel Corporation) announced that CEO-designate, Mr. Loh Chin Hua (卢振华), will be appointed as an executive director to the Board with effect from January 1, 2014, when the current CEO, Mr…

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