Drydocks World, one of the world’s largest yards, present Annual Awards for Excellence in Health, Safety & Environment. The event was held to coincide with the World Safety & Health Day on 28, April 2013, initiated by the International Labour Organization (ILO)…
On April 10, 2013 the American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA) hosted a roundtable discussion between 35 representatives from member companies; the Honorable Sean Stackley, assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development & acquisition (ASN RD&A)…
StealthGas Inc., has increased the size of its stock offering, & will sell 10-million shares at $10 each using the proceeds towards purchase of 5 ships.The gross proceeds from the offering before the underwriting discount and other offering expenses are $100…
As the Hudson River begins to melt the Coast Guard buoy tender 'Katherine Walker' heads north towards Albany, N.Y.The Katherine Walker is a 175-foot buoy tender, homeported in Bayonne, N.J. Its major mission includes the servicing of aids to navigation throughout New York Harbor…
Container ship owners Box Ships Inc. release their financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.Mr. Michael Bodouroglou, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Box Ships Inc., commented on the report:'Our sector is…
The Board of Directors of leading US carrier in the Pacific, Matson Inc., declares its second quarter cash dividend of $0.15 per share.'I am pleased to announce that our Board of Directors have authorized our second quarter 2013 dividend,' said Matt Cox…
Greene’s Energy Group (GEG) promoted Stuart LeBlanc to Northern Regional Manager for the Testing and Services business unit locations in Imperial and Towanda, Pa., said President Eric Langlinais. LeBlanc will oversee the day-to-day operations…
Ports America CEO Michael Hassing announced the appointment of John Carver to the position of executive vice president of business development, effective May 1.Carver, domiciled in New Jersey, will report directly to President and CEO Michael…
Rapp Hydema formed a new affiliate company, Rapp Hydema Canada Marine Incorporated. The new company will be associated with manufacturing and servicing of company’s lines, including winches and LARS (launch-and-recovery systems).Expanding…
International law firm Ince & Co. announced the imminent promotion of three lawyers to the partnership.DubaiRania Tadros – Rania has experience in commercial arbitration and litigation within the shipping and energy and offshore markets…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…