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Stork Technical Services Appoints HSSEQ Director

Feb 07, 2013

Stork Technical Services, a global provider of knowledge-based asset integrity management services for the oil and gas, chemical and power sectors, has underlined its commitment to safety with the appointment of Steven Law to the role of HSSEQ Director – UK & Africa…

Singapore-based ASL Marine Reports Earnings Surge

Feb 07, 2013

ASL Marine Holdings financial report for 3 months ended 31, December 2012 shows earnings up by 39.8% Y-on-Y.ASL Marine Holdings Ltd., an integrated marine company offering comprehensive services in shipbuilding, shiprepair and conversion and ship-chartering…

Waterproof Charts Available from OceanGrafix

Feb 07, 2013

Nearly all nautical charts in stock are now available from OceanGrafix in new 100% waterproof format.Printed on a high-grade synthetic material, OceanGrafix’ s new waterproof charts are completely impervious to water.“Mariners face a variety…

Thome Group Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary

Feb 06, 2013

Thome Group, the first independent ship manager to establish in Singapore, was incorporated in Singapore in 1963.In the decades since 1963, Thome has grown to become one of the world’'s leading international ship managers and is now firmly in the top 10 managers globally…

MTN's Richard Hadsall Appointed to WTA Board

Feb 06, 2013

MTN Government Services CTO Richard Hadsall appointed to World Teleport Association (WTA) Board.Hadsall founded MTN more than 30 years ago and today serves as the chief technology officer for MTN Government Services (MTNGS).Richard Hadsall’s…

PortVision Commits Funds for US Ports, Waterways, Development

Feb 06, 2013

PortVision launches $500,000 grant initiative to help improve U.S. Port & Waterway efficiency, safety and security.PortVision®, a leading provider of business intelligence solutions for the maritime industry, launches the PortVision CONNECT initiative…

Offshore Wind Turbine Software Anniversary

Feb 06, 2013

GL Garrad Hassan marked the 20th anniversary of the launch of 'Bladed' software at the recent EWEA Conference in Vienna.GL Garrad Hassan pioneered the development of design tools for wind, wave and tidal energy devices and Bladed is now…

Call for Entries: Safe Affordable Ferry Competition

Feb 06, 2013

Call for Entries: Safe Affordable Ferry Competition, Open to Students WorldwideRegistrations are now being accepted for the Worldwide Ferry Safety Association (WFSA)’s annual student competition for the design of safe affordable ferries to serve developing nations…

Marine Firm ‘Insures’ Bright Future for Sail Training Charity

Feb 06, 2013

The North of England P&I Association (North P&I Club), a leading marine insurance association, has donated £3,000 to fund life changing sailing expeditions for young people in Northern England.Staff at the Newcastle based insurers chose to donate the funds to Ocean Youth Trust North…

Astrium Extends Agreement with Intelsat

Feb 06, 2013

Deal targets connectivity to Cruise, Ferry and Offshore Customers Astrium Services, a global provider of satellite communications-enabled solutions, and Intelsat S.A., a provider of satellite services, signed a multi-year renewal agreement…

UTEC Announces Key Appointment in Australia

Feb 06, 2013

UTEC has announced the appointment of Simon Hird as general manager of its Australian entity UTEC Survey Australia Pty Ltd.  Simon will oversee the projected growth to support key customers in the Australian market.The announcement complements…

ABS Relocates from London to Hamburg

Feb 06, 2013

Classification society ABS to relocate its Northern European regional marine operations office from London to Hamburg, Germany.“This relocation is part of ABS’ ongoing effort to place our frontline decision makers closer to our clients and be more responsive to their needs…

MHI Names New President

Feb 06, 2013

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) names Shunichi Miyanaga as the company's new President.The new president is currently an MHI Representative Director and Senior Executive Vice President.Hideaki Omiya, MHI's current President, will become Chairman of the company succeeding Kazuo Tsukuda…

Crowley & Titan Salvage Complete 'Sandy' Relief Projects

Feb 05, 2013

Crowley Maritime Corp. & subsidiary TITAN Salvage look back on their comprehensive work in response to Hurricane 'Sandy'.The storm devastated the U.S. Northeastern coast in late October 2012, and the companies were fully involved in support…

MSG to Provide Simrad ECDIS Training Worldwide

Feb 05, 2013

MSG MarineServe GmbH, a  maritime training company, will act as the official ECDIS training agent for the Navico Simrad ECDIS systems.The ECDIS training will be provided by MSG and its ‘ECDIS Training Consortium’ (ETC) or by sister company Safebridge GmbH using its innovative…

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