Three scenarios shaping the future of the world’s maritime industries.Report issued at events in Singapore and London indicates strong growth for the maritime sector in the years up to 2030 and an even bigger role for China in the maritime world…
Swire Oilfield Services, a global supplier of cargo carrying solutions, modular systems, offshore aviation services and fluid management, is strengthening its newly established presence in Kenya, East Africa with the appointment of Dan Davies as the new commercial manager…
Singapore will continue its drive to be a leading international maritime center and will work even more closely with countries and shipping associations in the region to realize its goal of creating a unified ‘Asian Voice’ in the shipping industry…
China's largest marine patrol & salvage ship, 'Haixun 01', has set off on a trial voyage from Shanghai.The Haixun 01 is 128.6 meters long and of 5,418 gt.The ship is able to accommodate 200 people rescued at sea and is able to offer basic treatment and surgery to the injured…
At DP World's annual gala dinner the chairman noted the company's success was rooted in UAE's rich maritime tradition.The UAE’s rich sea-faring tradition supported and drove DP World’s rise from a local port operator to today being third largest marine terminal operator globally…
Four Canadian Wildlife Foundation rowers, 73 days into their Dakar to Miami attempt, rescued after ther row boat capsized.Coast Guard rescue crews combined efforts with the 800-foot Panamanian flag automobile carrier, Heijin, and the 600-foot Russian flag chemical-tankship…
Ashtead Technology, announces the sale of its North American Instruments business.The Instruments business, which specialises in the rental of onshore environmental monitoring, non-destructive testing and visual inspection equipment, has been…
Family members & dignatories join in Portsmouth, Maine, to remember the loss on sea trials of the nuclear-powered attack submarine.On April 10, 1963, Thresher began post-overhaul trials following lengthy testing and throughout evaluation of…
Vigor Industrial made two promotions in its sales and marketing team, advancing Bryan Nichols to Manager of Sales and Marketing and Grant Fosheim to Sales and Marketing Associate.Bryan Nichols joined Vigor Industrial in 2011 as a sales representative…
International accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens says the introduction by the UK of a statutory residence test will bring much greater certainty to an area previously decided largely on the basis of case law and government practice…
Marine & engineering specialist advisors underscore Asia capabilities and commitment to the region.London Offshore Consultants (LOC), the leading marine and engineering advisory group, have doubled the size of their Hong Kong office with the appointment of Ed Wollaston and Steve Salt…
The Port of Cleveland is a particularly welcoming destination for foreign crews, enhanced by the Cleveland Seaman's Service.In his CEO's port stakeholders' letter, Will Friedman draws attention to the organization, now almost half-a-century old…
Shipping industry heavyweights as well as City of London financial services luminaries dominate the line-up so far confirmed.Speakers so far confirmed include The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Roger Gifford; Koji Sekimizu, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization…
Konecranes to buy certain assets of the container handling truck business of KION Group-owned Linde Material Handling. • Konecranes to acquire certain assets of the container handling truck business of KION Group’s Linde brand •…
'As we close the 2012 books, we have every reason to be satisfied with the Trust’s positive results,' says Rickmers chairman.Extracts from chairman, Bertram R.C. Rickmers's letter to shareholders in the recently released 2012 financial report…