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SLSDC Board sworn in by DOT Secretart LaHood

Jan 28, 2013

The U.S. Senate confirmed William J. Mielke and Arthur H. Sulzer as members of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Advisory Board on January 1. William J. Mielke is Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Ruekert/Mielke…

EPCSA Announces new Chairman and Vice Chairman

Jan 28, 2013

The European Port Community Systems Association (EPCSA) is determined to keep its focus on the important issues and maintain close contact with officers and decision-makers in the European Commission, according to the association’s new chairman and vice-chairman…

Griffin Americas Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Jan 28, 2013

Griffin Americas, a division of Griffin Global Group, a  marine and offshore travel specialist, has announced  the appointment of Judy “J.P.” Peplinski as Chief Executive Officer.  J.P. will assume this position for all of North and South America operations for Griffin Global Group…

Vehviläinen to be Cargotec's New President and CEO

Jan 28, 2013

Cargotec's Board of Directors has in its meeting on 27 January, 2013 appointed Mr. Mika Vehviläinen (M.Sc. (Econ.), b. 1961, as Cargotec's new President and CEO. Vehviläinen will start at Cargotec on 1 March 2013. Tapio Hakakari, Cargotec's Vice Chairman of the Board…

Willis North America Expands Marine Practice

Jan 28, 2013

Insurance Broker will Deliver Expertise to Maritime and Cargo Industries in Eastern Virginia and Mid-Atlantic Region.Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings, the global insurance broker with operations in Virginia, has announced…

TWMA Targets Scandinavian Growth

Jan 28, 2013

TWMA, the leader in integrated drilling services and environmental solutions for the international onshore and offshore oil and gas industry, has appointed Leif Ove Svensen as Scandinavia region manager. Mr Svensen has more than 22 years’…

Ingalls Shipbuilding Fund 2013 STEM Projects

Jan 28, 2013

HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding Division awards $109,271 in grants to 26 schools & educational organizations in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. The grants, which were requested by all of the organizations, will be used for projects associated with science…

Elliott Bay Design Group Celebrates 25 Years

Jan 28, 2013

After a quarter of a century, EBDG leads the U.S. ferry market and begins a new journey as a unique employee-owned company.Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) celebrates its 25th anniversary and a successful first year following a management buyout by nearly half its employees…

Cruise Ship the First 2013 Amver Rescuer

Jan 27, 2013

Cruise ship 'Orion' made the first Amver rescue of 2013 with the rescue of 56 year old solo sailor from a life raft off the coast of Tasmania.The cruise ship Orion made the first Amver rescue of 2013 in a treacherous rescue off the coast of Tasmania…

Wärtsilä Canada Open New Repair Shop

Jan 27, 2013

The workshop in Victoria is fully equipped to perform overhauls and repairs on engines as well as propulsion equipment. The premises situated at 1759 Sean Heights in Saanichton covers 500 square metres and has been built according to latest workshop standards with two 10-tonne cranes…

Wärtsilä Appoint Marco Wirén CFO & Executive V-P

Jan 27, 2013

Marco Wirén appointed Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President & member of the Wärtsilä Corporation Board of Management.Mr Wirén (47), M.Sc. (Econ.) has broad-ranging experience of financial management and international business management…

Spanish Shipyard Installs Azimuth Prop Work Pitstop

Jan 27, 2013

New pits at Astander dry dock in northern Spain enable removal or overhaul of aximuthal propellersAstander's UK agents, Simplex-Turbulo announce the installation of two significantly sized pits, which provide a much more economic and straightforward…

Hepburn Appointed to Lead ASSA

Jan 25, 2013

On November 15, 2012 the American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association Board of Directors appointed Rick Hepburn, PE, CAPT, USN (Ret) as the second President of ASSA.  Rick will work to achieve the ASSA vision to strengthen the capability within…

Globe Wireless Satellite Communications Conference

Jan 25, 2013

Globe Wireless announced  the first of a series of Globe Wireless Satellite Communication Conferences to be held this year.  The first will be in Hareid Norway, March 5 & 6, 2013.  Dave Kagan, President & CEO of Globe Wireless, will provide…

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Delivery of M/V Myrto

Jan 25, 2013

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX), through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, took delivery of the M/V Myrto, a 82,131 dwt newly built Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier that the company entered into an agreement to purchase in December 2012.  The M/V Myrto is time chartered to Cargill International S…

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