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USCG: Ship Captain Fails Breathalyzer Test

Feb 29, 2012

Freighter captain taken into custody by Coast Guard in Astoria, Ore. The captain of a Maltese freighter was taken into custody by Coast Guard officials in Astoria, Tuesday. The captain of the 738-foot motor vessel Laconia was taken into…

Foss - Voyage of Opportunity Houston to Ponce

Feb 28, 2012

Foss Voyage of Opportunity - Looking for Cargoes - Houston, TX to Ponce, Puerto Rico.  USA FLAG - On-Deck and Below-Deck Space Available ETD Houston, Texas:        March 28th, 2012ETA Ponce, Puerto Rico:  April 9th, 2012 We will consider inducement port calls for Haiti…

Thome Names Senior Managers

Feb 28, 2012

Thome Ship Management Announces Series of Senior Key Appointments. Thome Ship Management, one of the world’s leading independent third party ship managers, has appointed Steffen Tunge as Director and new Chief Operating Officer for its Tanker Fleet…

Cargotec Names Kho Senior Vice President

Feb 28, 2012

Cargotec appoints Frank Kho to lead terminal solutions development and container terminal projects. Mr. Kho brings with him over 20 years of industry experience in several senior management positions at world's leading port operators, such…

Kåre Jonsson appointed Group Senior Specialist

Feb 28, 2012

Volvo Penta´s engineer Kåre Jonsson has been appointed Group Senior Specialist within the Volvo Group for his unique propeller competencies.   Group Senior Specialist is an honorary title that is awarded to individuals with unique skills…

W&O Expands Team at New Brazil Office

Feb 27, 2012

W&O expanded its team in the newly opened office in Brazil. The two new positions, a Commercial Director and Customer Services Delivery Manager, are focused on business development and customer service to expand W&O’s footprint in the Brazilian maritime industry and throughout South America…

IBIA Appoints New Directors

Feb 27, 2012

Following an election, the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has appointed Robin Meech (Marine and Energy Consulting) and Ciric Cheung (Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers HK) to its board from 1 April 2012. They replace previous IBIA chairman…

CMA CGM Reshuffles Asia–USEC Services

Feb 27, 2012

CMA CGM announces the reshuffling of its services on the Asia – US East Coast trade. As from the 28th March 2012, the new CMA CGM Asia – US East Coast network will be covered by the following loops:  PEX 3: Asia – US Gulf Coast…

Feds Urged to Use U.S. Tonnage in SPR Moves

Feb 27, 2012

With Rising Gas Prices Fueling SPR Speculation, American Vessel Operators Urge Feds to Work With Industry To Prepare For Future Drawdowns. Foreign Ships Given Preference During Last Summer’s Drawdown. In a letter to the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS)…

Transocean Reports 4Q & FY 2011 Results

Feb 27, 2012

Transocean Ltd. reported a net loss attributable to controlling interest of $6.119 billion, or $18.62 per diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2011. The results compare to a net loss attributable to controlling interest of $799 million…

NAUTIS Simulator Delivered to Taiwan University

Feb 27, 2012

Shipbridge announced as new distributing partner. VSTEP, in cooperation with its distributing partner Shipbridge, have successfully delivered and installed a NAUTIS desktop simulator at the National Taiwan Ocean University in Keelung, Taiwan…

ICS: Ocean Shipping Well Regulated

Feb 27, 2012

Shipping's impact on the world's oceans is well regulated, says ICS Chairman at the World Ocean Summit. When it comes to governing the oceans, shipping largely has its house in order – that is the view of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) whose Chairman…

Cal Maritime Presidential Search Committee to Hold First Meeting

Feb 25, 2012

The California State University Board of Trustees will begin the search next month for a new president of the California Maritime Academy to succeed  President William B. Eisenhardt, who is retiring after serving as president of the university since 2001…

EU NAVFOR Piracy Update

Feb 24, 2012

EU NAVFOR hosted a press conference on 20 February 2012 to present an update on Operation ATALANTA, piracy off the Horn of Africa and a view towards future developments. The briefing was hosted by Operation Commander Rear Admiral Duncan L. Potts…

Canada Applauds NY on BWT Decision

Feb 24, 2012

Government of Canada applauds New York State for withdrawing its ballast water requirements. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Pierre Poilievre, welcomed yesterday’s decision by the New…

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