People & Company News


International Bunkering Appoints New Country Head of India

Aug 02, 2013

International Bunkering, a leading supplier of bunkers and lubricant solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chandan Samaiyar as its new Country Head of India. Mr. Samaiyar replaces Capt. Virendra N. Mishra, who departs…

A/S Dan-Bunkering Appoints New Trader

Aug 02, 2013

A/S Dan-Bunkering announces that as from 1 June 2013 Christian Andreasen has been employed as Bunker Trader.Christian will be a part of the trading department in A/S Dan-Bunkering Ltd.'s department in Copenhagen, Denmark, currently consisting of 15 traders.

GL Shares Ship Management Study Results

Aug 02, 2013

Germanischer Lloyd (GL) will introduce the results of a joint global study on 'Best Practice in Ship Management', conducted with the Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services (CML), to the Hong Kong Shipping community on August 7…

Willard Marine Appoints Bryson Director of Engineering

Aug 02, 2013

With over 20 years of maritime experience, Bryson was previously with Derecktor Shipyards, Christensen Shipyards, and Heisley Marine Corp.Bryson also served as Director of Engineering at Brunswick Corporation, overseeing approximately 50…

Transport Law & Insurance Short Training Course on Offer, London

Aug 02, 2013

The 2013 Insight into Transport Law and Insurance course offered by UK P&I Club, Thomas Miller, is a 4-day course is aimed at executives and managerial staff either in the early stages of their careers or without specialist insurance and claims experience…

Houston Law Firm Joined by Eight Attorneys

Aug 01, 2013

The addition of all 8 attorneys from Bell, Ryniker & Letourneau 
strengthens Houston presence for largest U.S. maritime legal practice Blank Rome LLP.This group of attorneys and additional professional staff bring significant experience in maritime and energy law…

Big Hitters Out in Force for ICS Conference

Aug 01, 2013

Shipping industry “big hitters” will be out in force for this year’s ICS Shipping Conference, being held by the International Chamber of Shipping at the British Library, London, on Wednesday September 11. Proceedings will be overseen by ICS Chairman…

Wärtsilä Hosts Student Training Ship from SUNY Maritime

Aug 01, 2013

Wärtsilä hosted the State University of New York, Maritime College and its Cadets on board the College’s training ship, the Empire State VI during their mid-July visit to Trieste, Italy. The students were part of the second term of the annual 2013 Summer Sea Team…

DMCA Discuss Marine Driving License Issuance

Aug 01, 2013

Maritime Security Executive Committee of the Office of H.H. the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and DMCA discuss marine driving license issuance services and MSS achievements.Discussions aimed at strengthening joint cooperation in maritime sector development…

Back Bunker Trader Rejoins KPI

Jul 31, 2013

KPI Bridge Oil, a global broker and trader in marine bunkers, marine lubricants and risk management products, has appointed Mr. Jordan Felber as Bunker Trader/Broker in its New York Office. Jordan initially joined KPI Bridge Oil in 2008…

LNG Focus at 2013 Fleet Optimization Conference

Jul 30, 2013

The practical challenges of using Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a marine fuel will be a major theme of the 2013 SHIPPINGInsight Fleet Optimization Conference, Oct. 22-24 at the Sheraton Stamford Hotel in Stamford, Conn. “A number of major…

Etpm Expands ROV Service with New Office

Jul 30, 2013

Aberdeen-based subsea and marine recruitment specialist etpm is continuing its company growth by opening a new office in Great Yarmouth and taking on two new members of staff to meet increasing client demand for experienced ROV staff.Great Yarmouth is strategically placed to service oil…

New IFRS for Consolidated Accounts Could Raise Issues For Shipping

Jul 30, 2013

International accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens said shipping companies and their financiers could be among those affected by the introduction of the new International Financial Reporting Standard for consolidated financial statements…

Captain Van Gurley Retires from Naval Oceanography Command

Jul 29, 2013

Capt. John 'Van' Gurley retired from the U.S. Navy on July 12 in a traditional Navy ceremony at Stennis Space Center after 26 years of active duty service.A native of Orlando, Fla., and Mississippi Coast resident for nearly the past decade…

M.E.B.A. Ends Affiliation with Maritime Trades Department

Jul 29, 2013

Seeking to strengthen the voice of maritime labor in the United States and end jurisdictional battles and raiding between unions, the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.) disaffiliated with the Maritime Trades Department (MTD) of the AFL-CIO this week…

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