People & Company News


Dan-Bunkering Adds Staff in Dubai

Aug 23, 2013

The newly opened Dubai office of worldwide bunker trading company, A/S Dan-Bunkering Ltd., has been open for a few months, and according to the bunker trader has already been very well received in the market. The company reported it has recently hired two new employees…

Study Targets Economic Benefits of Ocean Observing

Aug 23, 2013

The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) has awarded ERISS Corporation the funds to work with The Maritime Alliance on a study that will articulate the impact of the ocean observation sector in the U.S.“IOOS data and information…

New North Sea Office for EnQuest

Aug 23, 2013

EnQuest will have a new North Sea base in the Granite City after planning permission was granted for an office development on the derelict Aberdeen Seafood Park site in the harbor area.The firm, which is a U.K. independent oil producer in the U…

China Marine Management Restructure by LR

Aug 23, 2013

Classification Society Lloyd's Register is restructuring its marine management in China to create a more efficient operating model. The new Marine Manager for Greater China will by Maogen Xue, to be based in Shanghai. The changes in personnel are as follows:In a new area named East China…

Date for Diary: MRA-Hosted Seminar 'Navigating in US Waters'

Aug 23, 2013

The Marine Response Alliance (MRA) will host an OPA 90 regulatory Seminar entitled, “Navigating US Waters”, on September 4th in Hamburg, Germany at Le Meridien hotel. The afternoon seminar will bring speakers from different sects of the industry…

HB Rentals Names Quality and Supply Chain Director

Aug 22, 2013

Onshore and offshore global accommodation specialist, HB Rentals, a Superior Energy Services company, has named John Trahan as Director of Quality and Supply Chain, announced Deidre Toups, HB Rentals President. Based at the corporate office in Broussard…

Faststream Announces Director Promotion

Aug 22, 2013

Recruitment company Faststream has announced the appointment of a new director. Jason Tay has been promoted to director level in the Group’s Singapore base in recognition of his progression and contribution to the business, the company said…

Harkand Appoints New CEO

Aug 22, 2013

Internatioanl subsea inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) group Harkand announced the appointment of John Reed as its new chief executive officer as it embarks on the next stage of its ambitious growth strategy.Reed, an industry veteran…

New Developmet Director at Ferguson Group

Aug 22, 2013

Aberdeenshire-based Ferguson Group is pleased to announce a new appointment to its senior management team.The Ferguson Group, specialists in the rental of containers, refrigeration containers, accommodation modules and engineering modules to the global offshore energy…

Falling Asleep on Duty: Horizon Project Report Released

Aug 22, 2013

The Horizon Project is a EU sponsored collaborative research project undertaken to study how different watch systems have influenced the levels of fatigue or sleepiness, both of deck and engine room watchkeeping officers. The project's final report has now been released…

RSC Bio Solutions Hires Technology VP

Aug 21, 2013

RSC Bio Solutions, developer of readily biodegradable lubricants and cleaners, has added Bernie Roell as vice president of technology. RSC Bio Solutions said it is aggressively addressing the needs of the biobased chemical industry for new innovative solutions for a wide range of applications…

Equiom Passes Recruitment and Placement Inspection

Aug 21, 2013

Equiom Marine and Aviation Services (Jersey) Limited (EMAS) announced that the company recently passed the Lloyds Inspection for Seafarer Recruitment and Placement. The inspection, which is undertaken by an external agency, Lloyd’s Register…

Imtech Appoints Marine Managing Director

Aug 21, 2013

Imtech Marine announces that as of July 15, 2013, Capt. Eric Clarke has been appointed as Managing Director of lmtech Marine USA headquartered in Houston. Capt. Clarke has a broad maritime experience and a proven business track record.Capt…

Imtech Marine Appoints Clarke to Head Imtech Marine USA

Aug 21, 2013

Imtech Marine said that as of July 15, 2013, Capt. Eric Clarke has been appointed as Managing Director of lmtech Marine USA (headquarters Houston). Capt. Clarke has a broad maritime experience and a proven business track record.Capt. Clarke…

Panama Canal Expansion Lock Gates Arrive

Aug 21, 2013

In a major milestone for the Panama Canal Expansion Program, the first four gates for the new locks have arrived from the port of Trieste, Italy to the waterway's Atlantic side on board the semi-submersible vessel 'STX Sun Rise'.'This is an…

Current News

Towage Giant Delivers Record Results, Eyes Global Expansion

ZIM Navigates Cooling Container Markets, Hapag-Lloyd Deal Looms

Shipowners to Lead Maritime Transformation Talks at APM 2026

Semco Maritime, Zamakona Form Las Palmas Shipyard Alliance

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News