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New Mississippi River Promotion Alliance Formed

Dec 01, 2013

Officials with the World Trade Center Mississippi River Alliance (WTC MSRA) and the Big River Coalition (BRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining a cooperative effort to preserve and promote economic growth on the Mississippi River and Tributaries (MRT)…

Horses for Courses: Is the Ship Suitable for the Cargo?

Dec 01, 2013

ITIC has warned ship managers of the potentially severe financial implications of nominating unsuitable ships for the carriage of specific cargoes.In the latest issue of its Claims Review, ITIC cites the case of a commercial ship manager which fixed a ship for a voyage of 4…

DoD's Increased Arctic Attention Welcomed by AAPC Co-Chairs

Nov 27, 2013

Alaska Arctic Policy Commission Co-Chairs Senator Lesil McGuire and Representative Bob Herron have approved of a recent DoD report, introduced by United States Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, but pointed out that the overarching language is short on details and lacks a plan for implementation…

Strategic Marine Scores Two Infrastructure Projects

Nov 27, 2013

Strategic Marine makes headway in marine infrastructure sector with two new projects underscoring fabrication capabilitiesStrategic Marine announced today it is constructing two marine infrastructure fabrication projects in its Vietnam shipyard…

Aker ASA Now Holds 6% Share in Aker Solutions

Nov 27, 2013

Aker ASA has acquired 16,440,000 shares in Aker Solutions ASA at a price of NOK 115 per share. The shares were acquired after close of markets yesterday through an accelerated book-building process managed by ABG Sundal Collier Norge ASA and Arctic Securities ASA…

Dan-Bunkering Hires Junior Accountant/Sales Supporter

Nov 27, 2013

Dan-Bunkering (Monaco) S.A.M. has appointed Aurélie Saint-Jean as Junior Accountant/Sales Supporter.Aurélie was born in Monaco and holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance.dan-bunkering.com

Eni Brings Raphael's La Madonna di Foligno to Milan

Nov 27, 2013

For the sixth consecutive year, Eni is giving an exceptional Christmas gift to the people of Milan. With the Municipality of Milan and the Vatican Museums, Eni continues the tradition of displaying a masterpiece at the Palazzo Marino, at no extra cost…

Ryan Takes Over as Descartes CEO

Nov 27, 2013

Descartes Systems Group, a global company in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced that Edward J. Ryan has been appointed as Descartes’ Chief Executive Officer, in accordance with its leadership succession plan. Mr…

What About Maritime Safety if Scotland Chooses Independence?

Nov 26, 2013

In response to the Scottish Government's release of the 2014 pre-referrendum White Paper 'Scotland Future', shipping organization Maritime UK members suggest that the publication raises as many questions as it does answers.Maritime UK members…

Port of Hueneme Inks BMW North America Contract

Nov 26, 2013

Port Officials and BMW of North America, on the eve of BMW’s 26th anniversary at the Port, executed a fifth modification of its 1987 contract extending  their agreement for an additional five years through December 31, 2018.  Said Harbor Board President Jason Hodge…

Rhodes Communications Celebrates a Milestone

Nov 26, 2013

Having served as the editor of Maritime Reporter & Engineering News for more than 20 years, it is my running joke that Jim Rhodes, president, Rhodes Communications, Inc., is the first person I see at every trade show I attend, anywhere I attend…

Tomer Joins Parsons Brinckerhoff

Nov 26, 2013

Richard Tomer has been named a Regulatory and Permitting Specialist at Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global infrastructure strategic consulting, engineering and program/construction management organization.In his new position, Mr. Tomer will provide…

Grennan to Head Global Diving & Salvage

Nov 26, 2013

After more than 30 years as founders and owners of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc., Tim Beaver and John Graham continue to remain excited about the future of the company. This month, they announced the newest chapter in Global’s history; Devon Grennan…

IMO Honors Acts of Bravery

Nov 26, 2013

American rescuers and a Chinese seafarer have been presented with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea 2013, during a special ceremony held on November 25, 2013 at IMO Headquarters in London. Aviation Survival Technician Second Class Randy J…

Knudsen Named Pesident, Rolls-Royce Offshore

Nov 26, 2013

Rolls-Royce has appointed John Knudsen as President - Offshore, in its Marine business. Knudsen will transition into his new role through January 2014. Mr. Knudsen is currently President of Bergen Engines AS. He has had a key role in transforming…

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