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New-build Waterway Cruise Ship Godmother Chosen

Jan 16, 2013

AmaWaterways has chosen Valerie Wilson of Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. to be Godmother of the lines new ship 'AmaPrima'.Wilson will christen the ship at a traditional christening ceremony in Vilshofen, Germany on August 6, 2013.As the New York City-based Founder…

Tote Services Top Leadership Position Changes

Jan 16, 2013

President of TOTE Services, Captain Jorge Aguirre, retires after 33 years with the company, to be replaced by Retired Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Philip H. Greene, Jr.Captain Aguirre spent 16 years at sea, coming ashore with TOTE Services in…

Maritime Academy Makeover Courtesy of International Paint

Jan 16, 2013

International Paint helps refurbish a classroom at the Admiral Makarov State Maritime Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia.The project began when Gazprom Marketing & Trading (GM&T), a wholly owned subsidiary of Russian energy firm OAO Gazprom…

Workboat Operational 363 Days in a Year

Jan 15, 2013

CTruck-built offshore wind farm support vessel 'CWind Alliance' delivered an impressive 363 days of operation on the London Array during 2012. Peter Jørgensen, CWind managing director, commented “We are delighted to have achieved such a high level of performance with this vessel…

South Carolina Ports 2012 Business Up 10%

Jan 15, 2013

The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) closed a year marked by new carrier services, inland port development & Charleston harbor deepening project.In results announced at the SCPA's regular meeting, container volume in Charleston was up 9…

ACP Hosts International Maintenance Congress

Jan 15, 2013

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) hosts the first International Maintenance Congress, focused on developing a business culture of profitability, maintenance & sustainability.Experts from United States, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico…

Industry Icon Ray Holubowicz Dies

Jan 15, 2013

Ray Holubowicz, Father of Shipping Containerization and founder of UK based Marine Ventures Ltd, Dies at 88. Romuald Paul, better known as 'Ray' Holubowicz, a prime mover in the shipping industry's changeover to the use of shipping containers…

Maritime Training Company Strengthens Team

Jan 15, 2013

Clyde Marine Training, the UKs largest maritime training organization, has entered 2013 by strengthening its training division with a number of new starts. First to join was Allison Hume who arrived in October 2012, joining from a boutique…

Trailer Bridge Appoints Chris J. Dombalis CEO

Jan 15, 2013

Trailer Bridge, Inc. has appointed Chris J. Dombalis as a Board Member and Chief Executive Officer of the Company to succeed Frank Halliwell.Trailer Bridge provides integrated trucking and marine freight service to and from all points in the lower US 48 states…

Dock Landing Ship 'USS Tortuga' Leaves for Spring Deployment

Jan 15, 2013

The first Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) landing ship 'USS Tortuga' leaves homeport for deployment in the 7th Fleet's area of responsibility.The forward deployed Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), part of the Bonhomme Richard ARG…

'Boat Smart' White Paper Updated

Jan 14, 2013

Jeppesen and Alliance for Safe Navigation partners announce updated 'Boat Smart' white paper emphasizing importance of updated charts for navigation.Jeppesen and its Alliance for Safe Navigation (ASN) partners have released an updated version of the educational white paper 'Boat Smart…

Shell's 'Kulluk' Rig Accident: WWF Canada Urge Better Planning

Jan 14, 2013

A close call for the 'Kulluk': better planning needed before more oil and gas traffic in Arctic waters comments WWF Canada.The Kulluk, a conical, Arctic-class drill ship, was being towed from the Beaufort Sea in Alaskan Arctic waters back…

COA Appoints STX Panocean's Kwon to BoD

Jan 14, 2013

The Container Owners Association – the international organization representing container shipping lines and container leasing companies worldwide – has appointed Mr O I Kwon, Senior Vice President – Container Business Management Division, STX Panocean Co Ltd…

New Director of Sales Joins UMSI

Jan 14, 2013

Unlimited Marine Services, Inc. (UMSI), a full service marine technology company continues to expand with the recruitment of Scott MacDonald as Director of Sales.   Scott MacDonald will be running the Sales Department, responsible for business development for the megayacht division…

Great Lakes Shipyard Appoints Three Managers

Jan 14, 2013

Great Lakes Shipyard recently appointed three management positions because of continued Shipyard expansion.Paul W. Deterding has been appointed as Vice President & General Manager.  Formerly the General Manager at Donjon Shipbuilding and Repair Inc…

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