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“Competence Key for Maritime Safety Success"

Nov 29, 2012

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has announced the appointment of John Sanford as Technical Sales Manager for Safety covering the Americas.Andrew Sheriff, Business Director Safety said: “Getting the right people and competence in place is critical in the changing market place today…

Horizon Lines Win Environmental Stewardship Awards

Nov 29, 2012

US Company honored by Chamber of Shipping of America & Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine.Horizon Lines was recognized for outstanding achievement in environmental excellence by the CSA at a recent ceremony in Washington, D.C.  Additionally…

China's Largest Cruise Ship Set for Maiden Voyage

Nov 29, 2012

HNA Tourism Cruise & Yacht Management unveils mainland China's largest cruise ship 'Henna'.The Henna previously P&O Cruises' Pacific Sun, has a length of 223m, a width of 31m and 739 rooms for 1,965 passengers, and will make its debut on the Sanya-Ha Long Bay-Da Nang route…

UK Dredger Fishes Up WWll Mine

Nov 29, 2012

A 1,500lbs (680kg)  high explosive WWll  mine was brought to the surface by a dredger six miles north of Sheerness.Before carrying out a controlled explosion a four-man Navy team from Southern Diving Unit 2 in Portsmouth had to carefully remove the device from the vessel's dredge head…

Maersk Line's Sustainability Commitment Recognized

Nov 28, 2012

Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) wins two awards for its continued efforts to improve the environmental sustainability of its operations. MLL received awards from the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) and the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA)…

Kirby to Acquire Barge & Tankship Operator Penn Maritime

Nov 28, 2012

Kirby Corporation (Kirby) has signed an agreement to acquire Penn Maritime Inc. (Penn) and Maritime Investments LLC.Penn Maritime is an operator of tank barges and tugboats participating in the coastal transportation of primarily black oil products in the United States…

IMO Exceptional Bravery at Sea Awards 2012

Nov 27, 2012

Canadian & Chilean rescuers presented with Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea 2012 at IMO HQ in London.Sergeant Janick Gilbert (posthumously), Master Corporal Max Lahaye-Lemay and Master Corporal Marco Journeyman, crew members of the Royal…

Winch Instrument Display Provider Wins Award

Nov 27, 2012

Measurement Technology NW (MTNW) wins US Small Business Administration Excellence Award.The 'Excellence' award was given for supporting Lockheed Martin’s aerostat program with the US Defense Department.  This award recognizes small businesses…

Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic Announces the Hiring of Scott Schmitz

Nov 27, 2012

Mill Log Equipment Company DBA Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic (www.milllog.com), Twin Disc’s newest full service Distributor, has announced the hiring of Scott Schmitz as the Territory Manager for the Northern Mid-Atlantic States to include, Eastern Pennsylvania…

Moore Stephens Warns on VAT Changes

Nov 27, 2012

International accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens has highlighted an imminent change to VAT rules by the UK government which could have significant implications for the shipping industry.With effect from 1 December 2012,…

Singapore’s Jaya Holdings – New CFO Appointed

Nov 27, 2012

Jaya Holdings Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Chong Chow Pin as Chief Financial Officer Designate.  Mr Chong will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and be responsible for financial, treasury and all corporate services…

China Rongsheng Chairman Quits

Nov 27, 2012

Chairman of China's largest private shipbuilder, Zhang Zhirong, steps down from China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group.Determined to put scandal behind it, China’s largest private shipbuilder, China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group, has said its chairman has stepped down…

London to Host International Shipping Week 2013

Nov 27, 2012

Maritime industry leaders from across the globe are expected to gather for a week of meetings and events in the capital.Welcoming the new initiative, Maritime London's chief executive, Doug Barrow, said that London International Shipping…

US-based Coastal Energy to Place Second Offshore Thailand Rig

Nov 26, 2012

Coastal Energy Company, an independent exploration and production company with assets in Thailand, issues 2013 guidance.•    The Company expects operating expenses to average approximately $19.00 per bbl offshore Thailand, well below 2012…

Scott Schmitz New Territory Manager for Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic

Nov 26, 2012

Mill Log Equipment Company DBA Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic hire Scott Schmitz as Territory Manager for the Northern Mid-Atlantic States.Twin Disc’s newest full service distributor, announce the hiring of Scott Schmitz as the Territory Manager for the Northern Mid-Atlantic States to include…

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