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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…

Dubai Maritime Cluster Introduced to Ship Owners

Apr 21, 2013

Dubai Maritime City's facility & services were introduced at a specially convened Ship Owner’s meeting at The Capital Club at the Dubai International Financial Centre. The recent meeting was attended by Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Drydocks World and Maritime World…

Guide to Human Element in Shipping Published

Apr 19, 2013

Aimed at everyone in the shipping industry, the Guide explains the fundamental aspects of human behaviour – 'The Human Element'.Based on a wide range of consultations with maritime organisations, the guide was produced by organisational psychologists gs partnership ltd…

HydraTech Opens Houston Office

Apr 19, 2013

The new sales office is stocked with pipeline remediation products to facilitate quicker service to HydraTech’s oil & gas industry customers in the Gulf region.“Today, our most popular product in the Gulf region is our HydraWrap®,” said Peter Blais…

Salvors to Show Treasure in NY Times Square

Apr 19, 2013

At Discovery Times Square, New York, Odyssey Marine Exploration will show silver recovered from the 'SS Gairsoppa' shipwreck.The company's multi-media traveling exhibit, 'Shipwreck' opens at Discovery Times Square in New York City on May 24…

Austal USA Earns Safety Excellence Award

Apr 18, 2013

The Shipbuilders’ Council of America (SCA) has awarded Austal the 2012 SCA Award for Excellence in Safety.This honor is awarded to the shipyard members of the Association with the lowest total recordable incidence rates (TRIR) based on a quarterly injury and illness survey conducted by the SCA…

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