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POLB Formalizes Its Energy Policy

May 23, 2013

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners' energy policy aims to secure a more sustainable and resilient supply of power as demand grows.The Energy Policy declares that the Port will implement measures to increase efficiency, conservation…

Jobs for Veterans: Port Fellowship Program

May 23, 2013

The Port of Seattle is now recruiting for its Veterans Fellowship Program.The Port of Seattle says it is dedicated to helping military personnel transition from active duty to civilian employment. The port understands the importance of veterans…

'Ones to Watch' CIO Award for Two NNS Employees

May 23, 2013

Two Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division employees were recognized recently at the CIO Leadership Event. Deborah Morewitz and Karen Ryan both received the annual 'Ones to Watch' Award that identifies rising stars in information technology (IT)…

Aker to Double Brazil Subsea Manufacturing Capability

May 22, 2013

Aker Solutions has laid the foundation stone of a new plant in Paraná that will double the company's subsea production capacity in Brazil.The plant in the city of São José dos Pinhais in the Paraná state in Brazil will be operational in 2015…

SENER Hires New GM for Engineering Business Unit

May 22, 2013

Rafael de Góngora Escrivá de Romaní has been appointed Head of the Marine Engineering Strategic Business Unit (MaSBU) and director of the Department of Engineering and Marine Systems of SENER, an engineering and technology  group that has a workforce of more than 5…

Steelwork Preparation Specialists Open Minnesota Facility

May 22, 2013

Blast-One industrial solutions for OEM, shipyards, steel fabrication, and machine & equipment refurbishing open new manufacturing division.Ohio based Blast-One International recently opened its Blast-One Industrial Solutions (BIS) division centered in Burnsville…

Advice on Choosing Private Maritime Security Protection

May 22, 2013

Nexus Consulting release their updated best practice guidelines for maritime security firm selection by shipowners.“As the number of private maritime firms has grown from a handful just a few years ago to over a hundred today, we felt it…

Thome Group Opens New Copenhagen Office

May 21, 2013

Thome Group, Singapore’s first independent ship manager, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year & continues to expand its global footprint. As part of this expansion, Thome is opening a new ship management office in Copenhagen, Denmark…

Maritime London Delegation to Head for Athens

May 21, 2013

Maritime London will be leading a delegation of British maritime professionals to Athens, Greece, next month. The high level group will present to an audience of shipowners at the British Ambassador’s Residence on 17 June, 2013.The delegation will be accompanied by UK Shipping Minister…

DP World London Gateway Launch Apprenticeship Scheme

May 21, 2013

The hunt is on for six apprentices to undertake a 4-year programme combining study, training, & hands-on work experience in engineering. DP World London Gateway will pay an annual salary for six students to study at college and carry out work experience on-site over a four year period…

MOL (Canada) Inc. to Serve Canadian Liner Market

May 21, 2013

Effective August 1, 2013, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. will begin operating in Canada as MOL (Canada) Inc. MOL (America) Inc. and Montship, Inc. today jointly announced that their liner agent agreement will expire on July 31, 2013. Montship…

Ingalls Appoints Mathieu as VP and GM of Avondale

May 21, 2013

Huntington Ingalls Industries announced that René Mathieu has been named vice president and general manager, Avondale Industries Inc., effective May 20. He is responsible for all non-Navy aspects of HII's energy infrastructure business in Avondale…

Intertanko Applauds IMO Progress on Ballast Water Management

May 21, 2013

In line with the Intertanko-led joint proposal last year, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to a rescheduling of the International Ballast Water Management Convention implementation dates, which will smooth the installation…

AAPG Outstanding Students Receive Schlumberger Scholarships

May 21, 2013

Schlumberger announced its contribution of five scholarships to the American Association of Petroleum Geologists’ (AAPG) Outstanding Student Chapter Awards. Two universities were selected as the 2013 chapter winners and four additional universities…

Maersk Drilling Fast Out of the Blocks in 2013

May 21, 2013

Interim financial results for Q1 2013 show a strong start to 2013 by Maersk Drilling.With an increase in profit to USD 146 million in the first quarter of 2013 from USD 123 million in first quarter of 2012, Maersk Drilling has come off to a good start in 2013…

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