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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…

Justh Appointed to Odyssey Board of Directors

Jul 29, 2013

Odyssey Marine Exploration, a company in the field of deep-ocean shipwreck and offshore mineral exploration, appointed Mark B. Justh to its board of directors. The appointment adds a seat to the board, bringing the total number of directors to seven…

New Ballast Water Regulations Add Costs for Shipowners

Jul 29, 2013

Shipowners will soon be obliged to address new and expensive regulations to deal with ballast water. The Ballast Water Management Convention 2004 will require them to understand compliance standards, develop a ballast water management plan,…

$790,000 Grant Funds HRI Research of Sea Level Rise

Jul 26, 2013

The Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (HRI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has received a $790,000 grant from the Houston Endowment for a ground-breaking project to map and evaluate the effects of sea level rise on…

Seaspan Announce $1.1 Million Donation

Jul 25, 2013

On behalf of the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, Seaspan announced today a multi-year donation of $1.1 million to three British Columbia marine and port community charitable organizations.Partnering with Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS)…

Port2Port completes Pilot Audit of the ISO/PAS 28007

Jul 25, 2013

Port2Port Maritime has completed a pilot audit assessment for ISO/PAS 28007. After a rigorous and meticulously detailed, top down validation process conducted from the company headquarters to overseas operating locations and out to the point of embarkation…

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