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New appointment for The Underwater Center

Jan 30, 2013

Globally-recognized and highly respected commercial diver and ROV training facility, The Underwater Center, has made a senior appointment to further strengthen links between the Center and the offshore industry.  James Ridgeway – formerly…

Morten Tengs - New CEO at TSBc

Jan 30, 2013

Morten Tengs (51) has been appointed as the new CEO at Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc).  Mr. Tengs comes from the position as Senior Vice President at Telenor Group’s regional office for Asia, in Bangkok. He succeeds Cato Halsaa, who is to retire this summer…

Russian Yard Expects Arctic-class LNG Carrier Contract

Jan 30, 2013

United Shipbuilding Corporation may build four Arctic class LNG carriers for the Pechora LNG project in northern Russia.Developers of the project, Alltech's President Dmitry Bosov informed that preliminary agreements had been signed with Russia's…

Unusually, Shipping Coalition Demands an ECA

Jan 30, 2013

A coalition of shipping companies wants the Pearl River Delta cleaned up and turned into a low emission zone.The call, from the Hong Kong Liner Shipping Association (HKLSA) and the Hong Kong Shipowners’ Association (HKSA) in conjunction with 17 shipping companies came along with a renewed…

Volunteer Surveyors Check Battleship 'Wisconsin'

Jan 29, 2013

Inspectors from the Navy's Board of Inspection & Survey (INSURV) conduct a survey aboard the floating museum ship.After a storied history beginning in World War II, the battleship received its last official INSURV inspection in 1992, before becoming a floating museum on the James River…

BP US Leadership Changes

Jan 29, 2013

John Mingé, Regional President BP Alaska, appointed Chairman/President of BP Americas Inc., succeeded by Janet Weiss.John Mingé, has served as head of BP’s Alaska business since January 1, 2009. He will be based in Houston, where he will serve as BP’s lead representative in the US…

Liberia: Time for Openness on Ship Registries

Jan 29, 2013

THE Liberian Registry says it is time to put an end to the outdated thinking which results in all open registers, irrespective of their safety record, being referred to pejoratively as ‘flags of convenience.’ Scott Bergeron, CEO of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (ISCR)…

DOT Chief LaHood to Step Down

Jan 29, 2013

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces That He Will Not Serve for a Second Term. Secretary Ray LaHood has announced to the employees of the U.S. Department of Transportation that after serving for four years in President Obama’s Cabinet…

Steve Hankins Joins Globe Express Services

Jan 29, 2013

Globe Express Services , one of the world’s top 100 global logistics providers with a market presence in over 80 countries, proudly announces that Steve Hankins has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer…

ABS Grants Energy Management Certifications

Jan 29, 2013

ABS announced the certification of several maritime industry leaders for adopting energy management systems.  Gaslog LNG Services Ltd., Consolidated Marine Management and Goodwood Ship Management Pte Ltd. are among the first organizations…

Boat Manufacturers Anticipate China Boatshow

Jan 29, 2013

China (Shanghai) International Boat Show (CIBS) participating companies preview China's boating market.On April 11th 2013 the China (Shanghai) International Boat Show  (CIBS) comes of age to shows itself a key player in the Chinese water leisure market…

USMMA Commissions New Deputy Superintendent

Jan 29, 2013

Rear Admiral Susan L. Dunlap commissioned into the United States Maritime Service by Deputy Secretary of Transportation John Porcari.The ceremony was conducted in the presence of administration, faculty, staff and the Regiment of Midshipmen…

Chart Agent, ECS Provider, Move Office

Jan 29, 2013

ChartWorld & SevenCs have moved offices to the heart of Hamburg opposite the BSH (German Hydrographic Office).“As the companies are growing, we now have enough space to accommodate the team now and in the future. The new office and its location…

Export of US LNG: Company to be Formed

Jan 28, 2013

Shell US Gas & Power & Kinder Morgen subsidiary Southern Liquefaction Company to exploit LNG export opportunities.The two companies have announced their intent to form a limited liability company to develop a natural gas liquefaction plant…

Evergreen to Launch GTM Feeder Service

Jan 28, 2013

Evergreen Line to launch a new container ship feeder service linking Greece, Turkey & Malta (GTM).In addition to meeting regional transportation requirements, the GTM service will connect to Evergreen Line's global service network via the port of Piraeus in Greece…

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