A/S Dan-Bunkering Ltd. announced that as from September 23, 2013, Jesper Wendel Thomsen has been employed as Bunker Trader in Dan-Bunkering’s Copenhagen office. Jesper has spent 12 years working for a leading Danish shipping company; including postings in Tanzania and the US.
The Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA) announces its official endorsement of Congressman Frank LoBiondo for the 2014 congressional election cycle, commenting as follows:Congressman LoBiondo has consistently demonstrated his steadfast support for the men and women of the U…
Swire Oilfield Services, a global provider of cargo carrying solutions, modular systems, offshore aviation services and fluid management, has appointed Bob Smith as its new head of operations for the U.K.Mr. Smith will oversee all operational activity of the U…
Lea Bogatch-Genossar, ZIM's Americas, Canada and Caribbean Area President, has been named Person of the Year by the New York/ New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association. Ms. Bogatch-Genossar will be honored at the 97th annual association dinner on January 22…
WEG Electric announced investments of $345 million over the next five years for the expansion and increased production in both Mexico and China.The existing manufacturing complex in Mexico will benefit from expanded production capacity as well as increased vertical integration…
The hours of operation for the National Maritime Center Customer Service Center (CSC) are changing, effective Friday, November 1, 21013.The CSC’s new hours, excluding Federal Holidays, will be Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m.EST to 6:00p…
Alan Olivier was elected Chairman and President of the UK P&I Club at their board meeting in Bermuda on October 28. He succeeds Dino Caroussis who has retired from the board.Mr. Olivier, 53, Chief Executive Officer of Grindrod Limited, became…
The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI) announced the continued expansion of its naval architecture and marine engineer practice near Houston. Over the past year the company has made five new additions: Joshua Sebastian, P.E., Engineer Manager; Michael Capitain…
MTN Communications (MTN) managing director of yacht services, Derik Wagner, has joined the Boards of the U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) and International Superyacht Society (ISS).MTN is extending its industry thought leadership with Derik Wagner joining the Boards of the USSA and ISS…
The Landing School, a post-secondary institution focused on educating tomorrow’s marine industry professionals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Daly to their Board of Directors. Ms. Daly is an accomplished sailor and longtime supporter of the marine industry…
William Heaps, Assistant Marine Advisor and Hydrographic Manager of the U.K.’s leading port group, Associated British Ports (ABP) has been presented with the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office’s (UKHO’s) Alexander Dalrymple Award at a ceremony in Southampton…
International energy technology services company Proserv has reinforced its expanding global reach by appointing a country manager in one of West Africa's emerging provinces.Olu Phillips takes up the post in Nigeria where Proserv has experienced…
Braemar Adjusting continues its global expansion with the addition of one director in London, two directors in Houston and an energy adjuster in Singapore. Ian McInroy re-joins Braemar’s London office as a Director in October 2013 from a…
BP poll shows delegates at SPE Intelligent Energy International 2013 believe the digital generation will enable emerging technologies to optimize production and enhance safety management.Oil and gas industry professionals believe that the…
NOL Group reported net profits of $20 million for the third quarter of 2013, and year-to-date net profits of $61 million. The Group posted year-to-date Core EBIT improvement of 33% or $42 million, from a $127 million deficit in the same period last year…