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Bulk Ship Owner Follows Trend, Reports 2012 Profit Plunge

Mar 29, 2013

Greece-based shipowners Excel Maritime reports results for the second half and year-ended December 31, 2012, re-nFor the year ended December 31, 2012, Excel reported voyage revenues of $242.0 million compared to voyage revenues of $353.4 million for the year ended December 31…

UK Club at Connecticut Expo & CMA Commodore Award

Mar 29, 2013

The UK Club took part recently in the latest Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) exhibition and conference at Stamford, CT.The UK P&I Club say that their stand at the expo was host to many of their members and friends from the North American maritime community and beyond…

Thai Speedboat Plan to Beat Resort's Traffic Congestion

Mar 29, 2013

Thai authorities seek new ways to get people from Phuket International Airport to their destinations on the Andaman Sea island.
One possibilty discussed at a recent meeting would be to build a quay pier next to the airport in order to carry…

Great Lakes Community Soon Treading on Thin Ice

Mar 28, 2013

US Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan advises of the dangers as increasingly warmer temperatures weaken ice.The Coast Guard warns that warmer temperatures present the possibility of extremely hazardous ice conditions throughout Lake Michigan…

US Shipbuilder Holds Course in 2012

Mar 28, 2013

Conrad Industries announces its 2012 financial results and also the addition of new business during Q1 2013.For the quarter ended December 31, 2012, Conrad had net income of $8.0 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.33 compared to net income of $6…

PPG Appoints Sklarsky

Mar 28, 2013

PPG Industries  said Frank S. Sklarsky will join the company as executive vice president for  finance, effective April 15, reporting to Chairman and CEO Charles E. Bunch. Also, effective August 1, Sklarsky will be named PPG executive vice president and chief financial officer…

WQIS Bolsters Executive, Support Staff

Mar 27, 2013

The Water Quality Insurance Syndicate welcomed new Senior Vice President, John Ryszetnyk to the team. A graduate of Kings Point, The United States Merchant Marine Academy, Ryszetnyk holds a USCG 3rd Mate Unlimited Tonnage License and is a former U…

Keenan Joins TITAN Salvage as Director of Operations

Mar 27, 2013

Patrick Keenan has joined the TITAN Salvage team as director of operations, bringing more than 20 years of worldwide, hands-on experience in naval architecture, marine engineering, salvage and marine pollution abatement. In his new position…

Korean Register Elects a New Chairman and CEO

Mar 27, 2013

At a meeting of the general assembly in Seoul, the Korean Register of Shipping (KR) elected Dr. Chon Young-Kee as its new Chairman and CEO. The general assembly oversees the running of KR and comprises 86 voting members.Prior to election…

Korean Register Elects a New Chairman & CEO

Mar 27, 2013

Today (27 March), in Seoul, at an extraordinary meeting of the general assembly, the Korean Register of Shipping (KR) elected Dr Chon Young-kee as its new Chairman & CEO.   The general assembly oversees the running of KR and comprises 86 voting members…

UTEC Announces Important Houston Appointment

Mar 27, 2013

Leading independent offshore survey company UTEC has announced the appointment of a new Vice President of Measurement Technology at its Houston HQ.Mark Klusza – who holds a Bachelor in Design in Architecture from the University of Florida…

Braemar SA Recruits for the Future

Mar 27, 2013

Braemar (Incorporating The Salvage Association), announces important new additions to its worldwide team of marine surveyors and consultants, as well as the opening of two new locations.In the New York office, John Walker will be joining Braemar SA as Chief Surveyor…

Diesel Engine Injection Specialists in J/V

Mar 27, 2013

Switzerland's Hoerbiger technology group & Germany's L’ Orange GmbH establish a new company, D'Blue, to serve the Asian market.Hoerbiger and L’Orange GmbH, Stuttgart, a subsidiary of the Tognum Group, are working together to enhance their…

KOTUG Celebrates Silver Jubilee, Extends Globally

Mar 27, 2013

Over the past 25 years KOTUG has been transformed from a European to a global player in the maritime industry.As a fast growing towage company KOTUG is expanding its innovative services to ports and terminals in Europe, West-Africa and Australia…

Chiarello to Keynote 2013 SHIPPINGInsight

Mar 26, 2013

Anthony Chiarello, president and CEO of TOTE, Inc., will be the keynote speaker at the SHIPPINGInsight 2013 Fleet Optimization Conference, Oct. 22-24 in Stamford, Conn. Prior to TOTE, Inc., the largest of five operating groups owned by Seattle-based Saltchuk Resources…

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