Blank Rome LLP announce that William R. Bennett, III has joined the Firm as Of Counsel in the International & Maritime Litigation and ADR group.Mr. Bennett joins Blank Rome from Bennett, Giuliano, McDonnell & Perrone LLP where he was a Partner…
Robert Barker is promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Ingram Barge Company.“Robert has been managing operations, budgets, and varied technological projects of the Information Services group since joining Ingram in 2010…
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announce promotion of Chris Miner as Newport News Shipbuilding's V-P of In-Service Aircraft Carrier Programs.In his new position, Miner is responsible for planning and executing aircraft carrier overhaul programs and inactivations…
Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings, the global insurance broker with operations in Virginia, appoints two Client Advocates.Jeremy Sykes and Francesca Sykes have been appointed Client Advocates of the Willis Marine Practice…
Boskalis states it has financing in place to make an all cash voluntary public offer for all ordinary shares of Dockwise.With reference to the press release of 21 December 2012 in which Boskalis announced its decision to make an all cash…
The new recruitment company, RQM365 AS, has its base in Ulsteinvik, Norway. The company will conduct recruitment, qualification and manning for the oil industry, especially targeting platforms.Many significant discoveries and high activity…
Greene’s Energy Group (GEG), a provider of integrated testing, rentals and specialty services, has promoted Maury Dumba to Senior Vice President of Business Development, announced CEO Bob Vilyus.Dumba, who is based in Houston, previously…
But long-term downward trend continues.• 106 ships lost worldwide in 2012, of which largest was Costa Concordia • Losses centered on South China and SE Asia seas • Industry initiatives address passenger vessels as well as the ‘human factor’ on board…
The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), the US-based manager of the Liberian Registry, has appointed Takeshi Okamoto as president and managing executive officer of its dedicated office in Tokyo with effect from January 4…
OpenGate Capital, LLC, a private investment and acquisition firm, acquires Zodiac Recreational from Zodiac Marine & Pool.Zodiac Recreational designs, manufactures and distributes inflatable and Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). Zodiac is a recognized…
Argus Marine Fuels has launched a daily marine fuels pricing and analysis service.The new service provides unique market data and intelligent analysis of the increasingly complex marine fuels market.Trade in marine fuels is changing quickly…
'SA Agulhas', a pioneering South African seafarer training ship with 62 cadets on board supports an Antarctic winter crossing expedition.The converted 6,132gt polar research and supply vessel, SA Agulhas has left Capetown, South Africa for…
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) joins the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) Marine Partner scheme, to offer new degree program.UTM is the second Malaysian university to partner wiht IMarEST in a matter of months…
David Dalgleish appointed Senior Sales Executive by Kort Propulsion Ltd, a UK company founded by the inventor of the Kort Nozzle.Managing Director David Parsons said: ' I am pleased to announce the appointment of David Dalgleish as Senior Sales Executive…
Terry Mienie has been named Business Development Director UK & international by Houston headquartered UniversalPegasus International (UPI).Craig Pierrotti, Senior Vice President of Business Development announces the appointment of Terry Mienie…