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Marine Alliance Finalizes Acquisition of London-Based Speedwell Insurance Brokers Ltd

Feb 18, 2025

Two years after it was founded, Marine Alliance is growing through the acquisition of the renowned London-based insurance broker Speedwell, who will join the current partnership of Marine Assekuranz and Fram Insurance Brokers. Speedwell has…

McKenney Tapped to Lead Port of Oakland

Feb 14, 2025

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners just named Kristi McKenney as the port’s new executive director. The appointment follows the announcement of Executive Director Danny Wan’s retirement on February 28.McKenney joined the Port as an environmental planner…

Eskola Named Executive Chair of Meyer Turku Oy Board

Feb 13, 2025

Meyer Turku Oy announced the appointment of Jaakko Eskola as the new Executive Chair of its Board of Directors.“With Jaakko Eskola, we engage a proven professional who has an international maritime background and is well-established in the Finnish industry…

Obituary: Karl Kenny, Founder, Kraken Robotics

Feb 13, 2025

Kraken Robotics Inc. announced the passing of founder and former CEO, Karl Kenny on February 11, 2025, at the age of 64. Karl founded Kraken in 2012 and was instrumental in building the company into a leading player in subsea robotics over his 10-year tenure…

Saverex NV Launches Takeover Bid for Exmar NV

Feb 12, 2025

EXMAR NV announced that today, Saverex NV launched its previously announced voluntary and conditional public takeover offer for all shares ofEXMAR not yet directly or indirectly owned by the Offeror or persons affiliated with it.The initial…

Indian Prime Minister, French President Visit CMA CGM HQ

Feb 12, 2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visited the CMA CGM Group headquarters in Marseille during Modi’s state visit to France. Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM, welcomed both leaders for discussions…

Belships Reports Strong Q4, Expanding Fleet

Feb 11, 2025

Belships ASA, a leading shipowning company specializing in Ultramax vessels, reported solid financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, showcasing the growth of its fleet and robust profitability amidst challenging market conditions.:Belships posted an EBITDA of $19…

USCG Commandant Fagan Fired by Trump Administration

Jan 21, 2025

The Trump administration fired U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the first female uniformed leader of an Armed Forces branch, for putting diversity issues over border security, Fox News Digital reported.See Related story on…

Feurtado named Manager – Marine Systems at TDI Brooks Int'l

Jan 14, 2025

TDI Brooks announced the appointment of Frank Feurtado as Manager – Marine Systems.With an impressive career spanning over 25 years in the international maritime industry, Frank initially served as a Marine Electronics Technician before climbing the ranks to become a Captain…

Josephides named Director General, Cyprus Shipping Chamber

Jan 10, 2025

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously decided to appoint its current Deputy Director General / Marine Manager, Alexandros Josephides, as the next Director General.Josephides will succeed Thomas A. Kazakos…

West P&I fully acquires Nordic Marine

Jan 09, 2025

West P&I Club announced the full acquisition of Nordic Marine Insurance (Nordic), a leading provider of fixed premium insurance for the marine industry, specializing in Delay Insurance, Primary Loss of Earnings, Hull and Machinery (H&M), Loss of Hire…

Industry Praise for Outgoing INTERCARGO Chair

Jan 09, 2025

Leading figures across the dry bulk shipping sector have joined in paying tribute to Dimitri Fafalios, who concluded his chairmanship of the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) on 31 December 2024 after six years of distinguished leadership…

CJC appoints Law, Jackson as new directors

Jan 08, 2025

Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) has announced that Kate Law and Neil Jackson have become directors in the international maritime law firm with effect from 1 January 2025.Bringing the number of CJC partners to 22, across offices in London, Newcastle…

NUWC Employee Shares Family Legacy with USS Fort Lauderdale

Jan 08, 2025

When the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) docked at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island from Nov. 21-24, it was especially meaningful for a Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport employee whose family name is linked to the ship’s name…

USCG RADM Timme (Ret.) Joins OMSA as Senior Advisor

Jan 08, 2025

The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) announced that Rear Admiral Richard V. Timme, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.), has joined OMSA as a Senior Advisor.This appointment underscores OMSA’s longstanding commitment to working collaboratively with the U…

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