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Devin Names New U.S. Sales Manager

Jun 27, 2013

Devin International (Devin), a subsidiary of Greene’s Energy Group, has named J.H. (Trey) Miller III, U.S. sales manager, announced General Manager Joe Miller. Based in Houston, Miller will lead and manage a technical sales team covering seven U…

Registration Open for SHIPPINGInsight Fleet Optimization Conference

Jun 27, 2013

The producers of the SHIPPINGInsight Fleet Optimization Conference have announced that online registration is now open.  Following a successful inaugural conference in 2012, the 2013 event will take place October 22-24 at the Sheraton Stamford Hotel in Stamford…

U.S. Diplomat Named IEA Deputy Executive Director

Jun 27, 2013

Kenneth J. Fairfax, a career diplomat in the U.S. State Department currently serving as U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, has been designated for the post of Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency. Mr. Fairfax will take up his full duties at the end of September 2013…

John McLaurin to Receive 2013 Connie Award

Jun 26, 2013

John McLaurin, President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), a West Coast maritime trade association representing ocean carriers and marine terminal operators on a variety of local, state and federal issues, has been selected…

Port of Hamburg CEO Announces Retirement

Jun 26, 2013

At the end of this year Claudia Roller, Chief Executive Officer of Port of Hamburg Marketing Regd. Assn., will be retiring.From April 1, 2008, Claudia Roller served first as an executive board member of Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM) and then as CEO…

Labor Leader Clyde Fitzgerald Appointed Port of Houston Commissioner

Jun 26, 2013

Harris County Commissioners Court has appointed longtime labor leader Clyde Fitzgerald to serve as a member of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority.Fitzgerald's appointment fills the seat of former Port Commissioner Jim Fonteno…

Imtra Names New CFO

Jun 25, 2013

Imtra, a manufacturer and importer of marine products, announced today the hire of Jeff Vancura to be the company’s next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). A finance veteran with 20 years of executive experience, Mr. Vancura has held similar roles for Double E Company…

Port of L.A. Recognizes Green Initiatives

Jun 25, 2013

Port Also Spotlights 12 Ship Carriers for Voluntary Participation in New ESI Clean Ship ProgramThe Port of Los Angeles honored 26 shipping and cruise lines for their participation in the Port’s Vessel Speed Reduction Program (VSRP), an initiative…

Stork Celebrates Safety at REACH Awards

Jun 25, 2013

Stork Technical Services, a global provider of asset integrity management services for the oil and gas, chemical and power sectors, celebrated a year of outstanding safety performance at its first global REACH Annual Safety Awards (Thursday…

BMT Expands Operations Team

Jun 25, 2013

BMT Scientific Marine Services announced an expansion of its operations team with the appointment of Phil Hart as the new Vice President of Operations and Jeffrey Lewis as Vice President - Client Support Operations.Phil has over 17 years of experience in the offshore industry…

DNV Updates Windfarm Vessel Standards

Jun 25, 2013

DNV has launched a significant revision to the rules for wind farm service vessels (WFSV) to improve the safety of these specialized vessels which are undertaking multiple roles further and further offshore. The announcement was made at the…

Senior Appointment at Moore Stephens

Jun 25, 2013

Moore Stephens Isle of Man, providers of multi-sector accountancy, consultancy and wealth management services is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Jolly as a client service manager in Moore Stephens Trust Company. Her focus will…

GAC Salutes Mariners on the Day of the Seafarer

Jun 25, 2013

GAC said it will play tribute to the unsung heroes of the global shipping community as part of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Day of the Seafarer. The global shipping, logistics and marine services provider is joining shipping and supply chain companies…

Day of the Seafarer with Social Media Focus

Jun 24, 2013

June 25th marks the third international Day of the Seafarer, an official United Nations observance day.This year, IMO is celebrating the occasion with a social media campaign calling on all supply chain partners, including those beyond the maritime sector…

XL Appoints Regional Vice President in New York

Jun 24, 2013

XL Group added marine underwriting expertise with the addition of John E. Ellis as Regional Vice President in its North America Marine business in New York. In his new role at XL Group, John will be responsible for managing and building XL Group’s Marine Cargo…

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