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UK's Faltering Economy Stresses Out Oil–Gas Professionals

Oct 18, 2012

Change Recruitment Group's survey shows 19% of Oil & Gas professionals feel their career has either stood still or gone backwards.The company's survey extended back over the past two years, and a further fifth of Oil and Gas workers ( 20%)…

New Deep Impact Boats for Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show

Oct 18, 2012

US-based Deep Impact Boats will exhibit over 6 new, custom built boats, at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show.Deep Impact will have a total of 7 boats inside the convention center including:  399 Deep Blue with powerful quad engines and an oversized t-top…

Intergraph Breaks Ground on New Corporate HQ

Oct 18, 2012

Intergraph, a global provider of engineering and geospatial software, start construction of new headquarters in Madison, Ala.The new headquarters will be located on the current Intergraph campus and is projected to open in summer 2014.Keeping…

WRSystems Promote Greg Black Senior V-P

Oct 17, 2012

Greg Black, Director of the Government Business Solutions Division, promoted to Senior Vice President of WRSystems, Ltd. Mr. Black has over 30 years of experience in federal and private sector weapon system program management. He served…

Singapore Initiatives to Enhance Bunker Quality

Oct 17, 2012

Singapore bunkering conference informed by Minister of Transport of recent measures taken to improve bunkering in the port.Minister for Transport, Mr Lui Tuck Yew, presided over the opening ceremony of the 17th Singapore International Bunkering…

Wärtsilä Interim Financial Report

Oct 17, 2012

Wärtsilä Corporation report January to September 2012 indicates growth in orders & net sales despite tough markets.Highlights of the review period Jan – Sept 2012. Order intake increased 10% to EUR 3,583 million (3,267)
 Net sales increased 7% to EUR 3…

Scania Commended for Climate Change Disclosure

Oct 17, 2012

Engine manufacturer Scania is featured in CDP’s “Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index for a second time.This index, a key component of CDP’s annual Nordic 260 Report, highlights the constituent companies within the Nordic stock exchanges which…

HII Women Shipbuilders' STEM Achievements Recognized

Oct 17, 2012

Ten HII shipbuilders recognized at 17th annual Women of Color STEM Conference for achievements in science, technology, engineering & math (STEM).Five award-winners represent the company's Ingalls Shipbuilding division, and five award winners…

Greek Owners Sell Bulker 'Clipper Grace'

Oct 16, 2012

Seanergy Maritime Holdings sell 'Clipper Grace', a 30,548 dwt Handysize drybulk vessel, built in 2007, at a gross price of US$11.25 million. The vessel was delivered to its new owners on October 15, 2012. The company will use the sale proceeds to reduce debt and for working capital purposes…

LA Port Executive Ruiz Named to Federal Panel

Oct 16, 2012

Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness to Recommend Ways to Increase U.S. Exports; First Meeting is Friday. Port of Los Angeles Deputy Executive Director for External Affairs Cynthia Ruiz has been named to the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness by Acting U…

John Kermet Promoted to COO at Seakeeper

Oct 16, 2012

John Kermet has been promoted to the position of chief operating officer at Seakeeper.  He previously served as VP of sales, marketing and service for the California, Maryland-based manufacturer of gyro stabilization systems.  Seakeeper co-founder and CEO Shep McKenney made the announcement…

KPI Bridge Oil appoints Risk Management Chief

Oct 16, 2012

KPI Bridge Oil, a global bunker broker and trader has appointed Mrs. Christel McLoughlin as Director of Risk Management products. Christel will be based at KPI Bridge Oil’s Headquarter in London.Christel McLoughlin who is a French national…

Jee Announces Expansion for UK Growth

Oct 16, 2012

Jee Ltd, an indepenedent multi-discipline engineering and training firm, has announced further plans for expansion to accommodate the company’s growth strategy and the creation of 150 new jobs in the UK.The company which provides a complete…

Container Ships Must Alter Course for Profitabality Says Report

Oct 16, 2012

Container carriers can recover from the losses they suffered in recent price wars by adopting more disciplined business practices, says a new report.The recently published report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is titled 'Charting a…

Aker Solutions Open Malaysian Subsea Service Base

Oct 16, 2012

The service base, situated in Labuan, Malaysia, is to support all installed and future shallow and deepwater projects within the Asia Pacific region.An opening ceremony was held recently at the new site and was officiated by Dave Hutchinson…

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