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GAC Hong Kong Wins Chairman’s Environment Award

Apr 25, 2013

GAC Hong Kong’s multiple eco-friendly efforts were awarded First Prize in the GAC Group Chairman’s Award for Environmental Excellence for 2012.Since 2009, the company has been recycling paper, aluminum, plastic, toner cartridges, electronic equipment and more…

ABS Elects New Council and Committee Members

Apr 25, 2013

At the 151st Annual Meeting of the Members of ABS, and the subsequent meeting of the ABS Council, industry leaders were elected to serve on a number of bodies that contribute to the operation of the classification society as it fulfills its…

Ulstein Reports Good 2012 Financial Result

Apr 25, 2013

Ulstein Group report an operating income of NOK 2.27 billion and an operating profit of NOK 228 million in their 2012 financial report.*Operating income: NOK 2.27 billion (2011: NOK 2.06 billion)
*Operating profit: NOK 228.0 million (2011: NOK 253…

Port of Tacoma Top US Port for 2012 Growth Says Report

Apr 24, 2013

Trade intelligence company, Zepol Corporation, releases a report analyzing the trade activity for the top 20 ports in the United States.Four key insights found in the report: 1. The top port in the U.S. by a landslide, the Port of Los Angeles…

Proposed Changes to 'Food for Peace' Program Resisted

Apr 24, 2013

USA Maritime, a coalition of ship owning companies, maritime labor organizations & maritime trade associations states its position.USA Maritime Chairman James L. Henry corrects reports about the efficacy of the U.S. Merchant Marine in delivering U…

Swiss Army Knife Survey Boat Returns Home

Apr 24, 2013

TerraSond Limited announces the return to home base in Alaska of its multi-purpose survey boat 'Luna Sea'.The owners say that this strategic return enhances their capability to serve clients in the Cook Inlet and South Central Alaska.Headquartered in Palmer…

New Leadership at Fugro

Apr 24, 2013

Fugro GeoServices announced several recent promotions within the company, including two key management appointments: Ted Hampton, president and Adam Jackson, senior vice president.Mr. Hampton is a licensed geologist and former vice president of the company…

Former Congress Lawyer to Serve as AdvanFort Legal Counsel

Apr 24, 2013

AdvanFort Company said attorney Sheila R. Schreiber has come onboard as its in-house legal counsel. Schreiber brings experience in the private and public sectors. She is a former litigation partner with Howrey LLP, served as counsel to the U…

New Vice Chair at WTS International

Apr 24, 2013

WTS International, the association for the professional advancement of women in transportation, elected Beverley K. Swaim-Staley, President and CEO of Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC), to the position of Vice Chair of its board of directors…

Maritime Industry Council Established in Dubai

Apr 24, 2013

Dubai Council for Marine and Maritime Industries, the umbrella industry body representing the marine and relevant industry, had its first introductory member’s meeting. The meeting sought to introduce the members, lay the broad framework for future operations…

Wiernicki Named ABS Chairman

Apr 24, 2013

ABS announced a change in leadership with the election of Christopher J. Wiernicki, currently President and Chief Executive Officer of ABS, to the position of Chairman of ABS. This decision was made by the ABS Board of Directors, who voted at…

AMO Responds to Cruise Line Industry Criticisms

Apr 24, 2013

American Maritime Officers Association (AMO) president follows up on his recent appearance on FOX News Channel.The AMO president says his April 15 live appearance on FOX News Channel's segment, 'Remembering Titanic 101 years Ago Today,' which…

CII to Host Important Panama Canal Houston Event

Apr 24, 2013

The Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) organized seminar focuses on the Panama Canal, the update on U. S. export initiatives and breakbulk shipping.Michael Masserman, Executive Director for Export Policy, Promotion & Strategy, International Trade Administration…

Ships Line Up at U.K. Repair Yard

Apr 24, 2013

Four ships have docked recently at A&P Falmouth's shipyard in SW England for repairs and refitting work.RFA Mounts Bay, Serco tugs Eileen &  Foreceful and the River Class patrol vessel, HMS Severn were the most recent arrivals.Also alongside under repair at Falmouth is RFA Lyme Bay…

Remote Well Sites Spur KVH TracPhone Demand

Apr 24, 2013

KVH Industries, Inc. report that demand for broadband connectivity is increasing among service providers in the oil and gas industry.KVH's exclusive mini-VSAT Broadband service is delivered by an interlaced network of 14 Ku-band satellite…

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