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Northrop Grumman Appoints Maureen Del Duca Vice President

Oct 14, 2013

Northrop Grumman Corporation has appointed Maureen Del Duca vice president and deputy general counsel, Litigation and Investigations, effective immediately.In this role, Del Duca will be responsible for leading and managing the company's top quality internal team…

CMAL CEO Moves on after Six Years at the Helm

Oct 14, 2013

The Chief Executive Officer of Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is leaving his position after six years leading the organization. Guy Platten, who was appointed to CMAL in August 2007 at its inception, is leaving to take up a role with the U…

Marina Port Vell Sponsors Pinmar Golf Tourney

Oct 13, 2013

Superyacht destination Marina Port Vell (MPV), Barcelona, Spain, was the sponsor of the recent Pinmar Golf Tournament, played from October 9-11, 2013, in Mallorca.Marina Port Vell, Barcelona, already a popular yachting destination, is undergoing a transformation…

Raymarine Autopilot wins NMEA-BWI Technology Award

Oct 11, 2013

Independent panel selects product based on innovation, benefit to boaters, practicality and value.  Raymarine took top honors at the 2013 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) International Marine Electronics Conference & Expo…

Blount Boats Delivers New Fast Ferry

Oct 09, 2013

Blount Boats completed the 85’ Fire Islander in September 2013. The 382-passenger, 2 deck, all aluminum commuter boat will operate between Bay Shore Long Island and Fire Island on Great South Bay, Long Island, New York.  The triple screw…

Gulf of Mexico Crewboats Keep Performing

Oct 09, 2013

Shipyards along the coast of Louisiana have been turning out high-speed aluminum crew boats for several decades now. While ever larger and faster new vessels are being launched, many of the smaller older vessels continue to give good service in other waters…

Shipping Finance Lawyer Joins New York Practice

Oct 08, 2013

Seasoned shipping and corporate finance lawyer, Brad Berman, joins the global legal practice of Norton Rose Fulbright’s US member firm as a partner based in the New York Office.Brad Berman focuses his practice on maritime and corporate finance…

Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics Expands Range of Services

Oct 08, 2013

Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics AB, owned by the Swedish transport group Greencarrier AB, has merged with Neptumar AB, which is owned by the German transport group Menzell & Döhle. The new company will operate under the name of Scandinavian…

EnerMech Receives £90 Million Funding Package

Oct 08, 2013

Two leading banks have joined with original lender Bank of Scotland to provide a £90 million funding package for oil and gas engineering group EnerMech.EnerMech said the addition of Norwegian bank DNB and HSBC to form a ‘banking club’ reflected…

ITF Launch New Free Android/IOS App

Oct 08, 2013

A new ITF Seafarers app for IOS and Android has been launched which combines two earlier apps: 'Look up a ship' & 'Find an inspector/union'.Earlier this year the ITF launched two separate apps - Look up a ship and Find an inspector. These apps enabled seafarers to find out ship particulars…

Intellian Appoints Engineering Sales Director

Oct 07, 2013

Marine satellite antenna company Intellian has appointed Charlie Snooke as global director sales engineering.Charlie brings over 20 years’ experience in the marine electronics business, having provided installation and technical support…

Willard Marine Names New Sales Director

Oct 07, 2013

Willard Marine, a 56-year-old builder of composite and aluminum boats, announced the appointment of Taylor Hunter as director of sales.Hunter, an experienced senior-level sales executive, will assume overall responsibility for the company’s sales in the U…

ICOMIA Appoints New Technical Manager

Oct 07, 2013

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) welcomed its newest member to the Secretariat. Patrick Hemp will with immediate effect take over as Technical Manager - representing ICOMIA on technical legislative and standardization issues covering recreational craft…

Troy Container Line Adds New Sales Representative

Oct 07, 2013

Troy Container Line Ltd., an American-owned NVOCC, announced the appointment of Paul Keany as sales representative. Based in the company’s Red Bank, N.J. office, Keany has been charged with expanding Troy Container Line’s long-standing tradition of personalized service and care in New Jersey…

World First: Hyundai Samho Launches LNG Carrier Built On-ground

Oct 07, 2013

Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI), a shipbuilding affiliate of Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s biggest shipbuilder, successfully launched a 162,000 m3 LNG carrier built using the on-ground shipbuilding method for the first time in the world…

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