People & Company News


Much-loved Seaboard Director Passes Away

Apr 23, 2013

Joseph E. Rodrigues, a long time Seaboard director & former executive officer, has passed away at his home in Las Vegas.Seaboard's President and Chairman noted in a statement to all Seaboard employees: 'Many of you had the good fortune of…

USS Freedom Repainted with Amercoat

Apr 23, 2013

PPG Industries said the topsides of the USS Freedom, lead ship of the U.S Navy's littoral combat ships (LCS), have been repainted using AMERCOAT(R) 240 edge-retention epoxy and PSX(R) 700SG epoxy-polysiloxane coatings by PPG's protective and marine coatings (PMC) business…

OIS Names Earlam President

Apr 23, 2013

Offshore Installation Services (OIS), an Acteon company, appointed Mike Earlam as president.Based in the company’s Aberdeen office, Mike will be responsible for driving the development and growth of OIS and will play a key role in exploiting…

ABS Reports Continued Growth in 2012

Apr 23, 2013

ABS hosted its Annual Meeting in New York on April 23, 2013. ABS Chairman, Robert D. Somerville reported that, 'despite the uncertainties of the global economy and of the shipping and offshore markets, ABS turned in yet another record performance…

Rand Appoints Two Directors

Apr 23, 2013

Rand Logistics, Inc. announced that John Binion, most recently the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of United Maritime Group, has been appointed to Rand's Board of Directors. Rand also announced that Michael Lundin, who has…

International Bunkering Appoints Team Leader

Apr 23, 2013

International Bunkering Middle East DMCC promoted Ajay Menon to Senior Bunker/Lubricant Trader and Team Leader.“Mr. Menon has served our company diligently and loyally for more than seven years and has played  an important and driving role…

U.S. Earth Day Award for Port of Long Beach

Apr 22, 2013

The Port of Long Beach wins Federal Maritime Commission 'Earth Day' Award in recognition of its mitigation & sustainability efforts.The Port has been named one of three recipients of the 2013 Federal Maritime Commission's Chairman’s Earth…

Maersk Deepwater Rig's Incident Free Year

Apr 22, 2013

The crew of the 'Maersk Deliverer' has achieved a ‘One-Year Free of Accidents’ award during operations offshore West Africa.Maersk Deliverer has been operating in six different countries in West Africa for eight different clients over the…

Nordic Conglomerate Posts 2012 Loss, Renegotiates Loan Terms

Apr 22, 2013

Scana lndustrier ASA, supplier of products & system solutions to energy-related businesses, including the offshore sector has released its 2012 financial report.Scana lndustrier ASA has companies in Norway, Sweden, China, U.S., Poland, Singapore…

Mercy Ships in National Volunteer Week

Apr 22, 2013

Mercy Ships pauses during National Volunteer Week (April 21-27, 2013) to salute its volunteer crew on behalf of the more than 2.42 million direct beneficiaries.These beneficiearies have received curative surgical interventions, health care training…

Tognum Leadership Changeover

Apr 22, 2013

The Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO of Tognum AG, Joachim Coers, to hand over to Dr. Ulrich Dohle from July 1st, 2013.The Supervisory Board of Tognum AG regretted the decision taken by Coers, which they have accepted, and thanked him…

NZ America's Cup Entrant Hitches Maersk Ride

Apr 22, 2013

Emirates Team New Zealand’s ‘AC72’ catamaran is on its way to San Francisco to compete in the America’s Cup regatta, courtesy of sponsor Maersk Line.The Port of Auckland witnessed a spectacular sight recently as the massive 72-foot multihull yacht…

UASC Poised for Expansion, Appoints New Executives

Apr 22, 2013

The United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) announce two senior executive appointments to further position the company for its next phase of growth. The company says its major transformation and investment program which is underway, calls for a new operating model to support the business…

Maersk Move to Suez Route Temporary Says Spokesman

Apr 22, 2013

The modification of two Maersk shipping routes to pass through the Suez Canal rather than Panama is temporary, says a Maersk spokesman.The diversion from the Panama Canal to an alternate route has contributed to a decline in revenue for the canal administration…

U.S. Vets' Licensed Mariner Program

Apr 21, 2013

NavTeach.com to deliver USCG captain's license introduction and tutorial service to U.S. Military veterans in June 2013Training and experience on the water during military service can be translated into a very rewarding career as a professional USCG licensed mariner…

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