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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…

SAL Heavy Lift Now Operates Global Fleet from Hamburg

Mar 26, 2013

SAL Heavy Lift has opened the doors of its new head office at Brooktorkai 20 in HafenCity, Hamburg.The premises sprawl over the 6th floor, and 116 employees are working there. SAL Heavy Lift, a member of the Japanese “K” Line Group, is one of the leading heavy lift shipping companies worldwide…

Accounting for Ocean Transport Emissions

Mar 26, 2013

BSR conducted interviews with Clean Cargo shippers—companies buying transportation services—to find out how they use Clean Cargo emissions data, how they integrate this data into their business processes, and what benefits they receive from being part of the group…

Hapag-Lloyd – Hamburg Süd Merger Put on Ice

Mar 26, 2013

The shareholders of Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Süd have jointly concluded to discontinue talks temporarily.Hamburg Süd say they do not wish to comment publicly on the subject matter of the points under discussion. It does, however, expressly…

China Shipping Major Reports 2012 Profits Dip

Mar 26, 2013

China Shipping Development Company Limited reports 'Business Income' decreased 9.1% as against 2011 figures.Chairman of Board Li Shaode reviewed the achievements China Shipping Development made in the year 2012, and the following extracts…

WSS Open Their Own Facility in Dakar, W. Africa

Mar 25, 2013

Ship service providers WSS open their own premises in the port after 15 years of operation through sub-agents & service providers.Simon Hutt, Area Director for North and West Africa paid tribute to the hard work of the area operational team…

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