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Engine Damage Knocks Ferry Out of Service

Nov 11, 2012

Washington State Ferry 'Walla Walla' suffers part engine meltdown in shiprepair yard putting it out of service indefinitely.A failure in one of the drive motors on the 188-car ferry, Walla Walla, has left parts of the ferry near the engine melted and charred…

Aquatic Names Smart as North America Business Development Manager

Nov 09, 2012

Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd, an Acteon company, is delighted to announce the appointment of Bill Smart as business development manager, North America.Prior to joining Aquatic, Smart served as the Vice President of Sales and Service for Prime Source Packaging…

Partner Jamila Khan moves to Ince & Co’s Piraeus Office

Nov 09, 2012

Ince & Co partner Jamila Khan has moved to the firm’s Piraeus office.Jamila has a broad practice covering all aspects of shipping and international trade and commodities disputes and commercial transactions. She has close links with…

NYMAR Adds Powerhouse

Nov 09, 2012

Clay Maitland to join Peter Shaerf as organization’s chief drivers.New York Maritime Inc. (NYMAR) Chairman, Peter Shaerf of AMA Capital Partners, has announced  that Clay Maitland will join him in heading this organization whose mission…

ILS & Danaos Collaborate on Network Shipping Management Services

Nov 09, 2012

Inventory Locator Service sign MOU with Danaos Management Consultants to develop cloud-based procurement & management services.Together the companies will develop a platform called MarineHubsm, a network of companies in the marine industry…

Sultan of Saudi Wins Perseus Award

Nov 08, 2012

Prince Khaled bin Sultan of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recognized for marine wildlife conservation & science contributions.Prince Khaled is the founder of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, dedicated to conservation of the world's oceans…

Carnival Refit, Rename Ship, Install 'WaterWorks'

Nov 08, 2012

Carnival Cruise Lines to rename 'Carnival Destiny' as 'Carnival Sunshine' after US$155-million make-over.Among the new highlights is a new racing-themed water park featuring Carnival's longest water slide – 'WaterWorks' – with 40 different interactive water features…

Rolls-Royce Opens European Marine Technology & Training Centre

Nov 08, 2012

Rolls-Royce officially opens its new European Marine Technology and Training Centre in Ålesund, Norway.The celebration, whose guest of honour was HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, marked the formal opening of this 3,000m² ultra-modern facility…

Euroseas Latest Financial Report Reflects Depressed Market

Nov 08, 2012

Euroseas Ltd. owner & operator of drybulk and container carriers publish financial reports period ending 30, September 2012Third Quarter 2012 Highlights:   -Net loss of $0.8 million or $0.02 net loss per share basic and diluted on total net revenues of $13…

Low Mississippi Water Levels Threaten US Economy

Nov 08, 2012

The American Waterways Operators (AWO) & Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) warn barge transportation could stop in December.AWO and WCI call  upon Congress and the Administration to address a developing situation on the Mississippi River which…

GAC Group Appoints Bengt Ekstrand President

Nov 08, 2012

Global shipping, logistics & marine services provider GAC Group appoints Bengt Ekstrand as its new Group President.Ekstrand is currently Group Vice President of GAC’s Asia-Pacific region and was previously the head of the Middle East region…

Somali Counter-piracy Offensive Paying Off

Nov 08, 2012

Piracy off the Somali Coast falls to lowest levels in years as result of tough measures on land & at sea.As Kenyan Defense Forces continue to weaken Al-Shabaab on the ground in Somalia, new reports indicates Somali pirates off the coast have similarly been weakened this year…

DNK Appoints New Insurance Director

Nov 08, 2012

War risk insurance specialist, DNK, is pleased to announce the appointment of Göran Skuncke as Insurance Director.Skuncke will be responsible for the Association’s insurance activities, with a particular responsibility for membership service…

W&O to Play an Integral Role in Representing Marine Suppliers

Nov 08, 2012

W&O is one of seven selected to serve on newly-formed Industry Partners Committee. W&O, a global supplier of valve automation, engineered solutions and marine pipe, valves and fittings is proud to announce that Fred Loomis, W&O’s Director…

Donche-Gay to head BV Marine & Offshore Division

Nov 08, 2012

Bureau Veritas has restructured its marine and offshore activities and made a number of new key appointments. The moves follow the retirement of Bernard Anne from his position as Executive Vice-President and Managing Director of the Marine Division…

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