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Another Bulkship Owner Reports 2012 Profits Imploded

Mar 21, 2013

Greece's Diana Shipping reports fourth quarter and year ended 31, December, 2012 results.Diana Shipping Inc. a shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, reported net income of US$ 5.0-million for the fourth quarter of 2012…

American Club Reinforce Onboard Safety Advice

Mar 20, 2013

The American P&I Club’s latest e-learning tool module has been released to members.“There is an insistent need to create awareness of the circumstances which have too often resulted in the death or injury of crew members entering enclosed spaces on board ship…

LAGCOE Announces 2013 Officers

Mar 20, 2013

Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE) appointed its 2013 officers, according to LAGCOE Executive Director Angela Cring.Kirby Arceneaux has been named 2013 LAGCOE Chairman. Since 2001, Arceneaux has been an active contributor to the success of LAGCOE…

Brazil's Wilson Sons 2012 Profit Down Slightly

Mar 20, 2013

Wilson Sons Limited announces its results for the Fourth Quarter and full year 2012.Wilson Sons Limited, through its subsidiaries, is one of Brazil's largest providers of integrated port and maritime logistics solutions. Its principal operating…

CFOA Joins Green Marine

Mar 20, 2013

The Canadian Ferry Operators Association (CFOA) has joined in 'Green Marine', a joint Canada-U.S. environmental initiative.“Canada’s waterways are the lifeblood of our members,” said Serge Buy, CEO of CFOA.  “Without maintaining clean lakes and rivers…

Bulk Shipping Company Shaves Loss by Good Housekeeping

Mar 20, 2013

Greece's Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announce its unaudited financial & operating results for the 3 & the 12 months ended December 31, 2012.Star Bulk is a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector…

UKHO Confirms Ian Moncrief as CEO

Mar 19, 2013

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) confirms Moncrief in the post held on an interim basis since October 2011.The government as sole owner of the UKHO, ran an open, external and national competition for the Chief Executive role.…

Crowley Maritime Extra Sailing to Meet US/Caribbean Demand

Mar 19, 2013

The liner services group will offer ocean-freight customers a second weekly southbound sailing from Port Everglades, Fla., to Nassau, Bahamas.The new Saturday sailing day, starting Saturday, March 23, 2013, will give customers an additional option for the transport of their goods…

CLF Ventures Issues RFP

Mar 19, 2013

CLF Ventures Inc., a non-profit affiliate of the Conservation Law Foundation, an influential New England environmental advocacy organization, seeks proposals from qualified firms and individuals to serve as technical consultant to CLF Ventures…

Charleston Container Volume Up, Dredging Project on Schedule

Mar 19, 2013

During a recent South Carolina Ports Association (SCPA) meeting the twelfth straight month of year-over-year growth was noted.Container volume for the first eight months of the fiscal year are up more than 11 percent to 1,024,121 TEUs handled from July to February…

Singapore Firm Changes Shipyard Executive Team

Mar 19, 2013

Otto Marine, owners & operators of Indonesia's largest shipyard, announces changes to it senior management.The changes are as follows:Mr. Michael See Kian Heng  joins Board of Directors as Executive Director Mr. Mok Kim Whang appointed as President of Shipbuilding division Mr…

Ingalls Shipbuilding Employees Honored by President's Awards

Mar 19, 2013

'President's Awards for Excellence' have been awarded to 5 teams & 3 individuals for their outstanding & innovative work on shipbuilding projects.'We build very sophisticated and complex products, and it takes skill and innovation to do it more cost-effectively…

China Focus for Swedish Club Academy

Mar 18, 2013

The Swedish Club Academy focuses on China during a five-day Maritime Resource Management road show at the end of March. MRM training aims at establishing safe operational cultures where teamwork and effective communication are key components…

Adam Zolnowski Appointed as DCT CFO

Mar 18, 2013

DCT Gdansk will appoint Adam Zolnowski, who until recently was responsible for strategy and corporate affairs, as Chief Financial Officer with the beginning of April. Prior to his career in DCT, Adam was a Director at Pricewaterhouse Coopers…

DNV Appoints New U.K. Head

Mar 18, 2013

DNV appointed Frank Ketelaars as its Head of U.K. Advisory Services to oversee a further growth in the oil and gas sector, drawing on a diverse and experienced pool of consultants. Mr. Ketelaars will have overall responsibility for DNV’s advisory units in London…

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