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China Delegation Visits UK P&I Club

May 02, 2013

A delegation from Xiamen, China accompanied by the CEO of COSCO UK visit the London offices of Thomas Miller. The purpose of the visit by the delegation was to understand more of the shipping/insurance sectors in London and to foster good relations…

NNS Shipbuilder Volunteers Build House

May 02, 2013

Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division recently dedicated its 11th Habitat for Humanity house in Hampton.NNS has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg since 2002 to build homes for families in Hampton Roads…

Wison’s Juan Guarin to Speak at Offshore Colombia Forum

May 02, 2013

Shanghai-based Wison Offshore & Marine Ltd., a subsidiary of the Wison Group, announced that Latin America Sales Manager, Juan Guarin, will present the EXMAR FLRSU project at the Offshore Colombia Forum on May 6.Wison Offshore & Marine was…

David Williams Awarded Emery Medal

May 02, 2013

David Williams, CEO of the Noble Corporation, was honored as the Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s “Salute to the Maritime Person of the Year” at the Petroleum Club in Houston. Mr. Williams was awarded the Emery Rice medal, the Academy’s highest…

Thordon Appoints New Regional Manager

May 02, 2013

Sam Williams was appointed Regional Manager for China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Vietnam for Thordon Bearings, INc. The position is effective from May 1.www.thordonbearings.com

Big Ship Orders Keep Focus on Carrier Supply Pressures

May 02, 2013

Attempts by carriers to tackle the capacity overhang are being undone as new orders for Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) continue to make the headlines, according to Drewry’s monthly report Sea & Air Shipper Insight.The news that China…

Goltens Facility Opens at Dubai Maritime City

May 02, 2013

Dubai Maritime City (DMC), the mixed-use development for maritime business, announced the Grand Opening of the new Goltens facility at the City. The ultra-modern facility seeks to support Goltens’ operations worldwide. Dubai Maritime City project is built over 2…

Thomas Allegretti Takes Helm as Chairman of AMP

May 02, 2013

The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) announced the election of Thomas Allegretti as its new Chairman.Allegretti is President & CEO of The American Waterways Operators. He succeeds James Henry, Chairman and President of the Transportation Institute…

International Bunkering Promotes Staff Member

May 02, 2013

International Bunkering Middle East DMCC announced the promotion of Jesper Porsmose to Senior Bunker & Lubricant Trader as from May 1, 2013.

Great Lakes June 2013 Symposium

May 02, 2013

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association is to present a public program featuring a range of important issues concerning the Great Lakes.The Great Lakes Symposium is a first-of-its- kind public program focusing on timely legal issues impacting the Great Lakes…

Canadian SAR Union Gives Nod to Auditor General's Report

May 02, 2013

The Union representing Search and Rescue (SAR) specialists with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is unsurprised at findings of the Auditor General's Spring 2013 Report.'Our members are strong, dedicated individuals so it comes as no surprise…

LNG Bunkering: All One Needs to Know ...

May 02, 2013

In his newly published book, industry expert Nigel Draffin answers the key questions about LNG bunker fuel.The publishers, Petrospot, say that Nigel Draffin answers the key questions about LNG bunker fuel in his usual informative and lucid style…

Port Canaveral Welcomes Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

May 02, 2013

Canaveral Port Authority formally welcomed the 'Enchantment of the Seas' to its new homeport in Florida.The Port Authoritiy hosted about 100 community leaders aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ship for the traditional 'Plaque and Key Ceremony'…

Horizon Lines in Red, But EBITDA Rises in Q1 2013

May 02, 2013

First quarter 2013 net loss amounted to US$ 20.1 million, while rate, net of fuel, increased 1.9% & adjusted EBITDA was up 25.7% from a year ago.Sam Woodward, Horizon Lines' President and Chief Executive Officer said:'The positive factors…

Top Microsoft Man Joins Maersk

May 01, 2013

Maersk Line hires Stephen Richard Schueler as Chief Commercial Officer, effective as of 27 May, 2013.Richard Schueler, 46,  joins Maersk Line from Microsoft Corporation where he was head of global retail sales and marketing. 
Prior to Microsoft…

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