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AWEA Chicago Conference & Expo Kicks Off

May 05, 2013

New  American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) leadership takes helm with EDPR’s Gabriel Alonso chairing the board. Tom Kiernan to speak as incoming CEO.Generating a sense of electricity like the thousands of wind turbines in the region, the WINDPOWER 2013 Conference & Exhibition (May 5-8…

Ceona Hires New Executive VP

May 03, 2013

Ceona announced the appointment of Mark Preece who will be joining the executive team as Executive Vice President Commercial and Business Development and will report to Steve Preston, CEO. Mark will join on the June 2, 2013.Mark has senior management…

Earnings Advance at Ace Winches

May 03, 2013

ACE Winches announced post tax profits of £6.2m for 2012, a 15% increase on the previous year. Turnover at the Aberdeenshire-based group soared to £31.1m in the year ended October 31, 2012, a 42% increase on the previous twelve months, with…

BOURBON Reports Continued Growth in Q1 2013

May 03, 2013

'In a favorable context for the oil & gas and related services industry, BOURBON is continuing to grow,' says CEO.First quarter 2013 highlights Continued growth especially in the Shallow water offshore segment (+31.7%); this is due…

Panama Canal Nominated for Award

May 02, 2013

The Panama Canal has been nominated for the 2013 Prince of Asturias Award by the Spanish Ambassador.The Prince of Asturias Award is an annual prize presented by the Prince of Asturias Foundation to promote and reward scientific, technical…

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…

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