People & Company News


Marad Chief Counsel Departing?

Feb 08, 2012

Marad Spokesperson: 'We do not comment on personnel moves.' The U.S. Maritime Administration this morning had no official comment on information received by Marinelink from well placed sources that Marad Chief Counsel Denise Krepp had departed her post within the DOT's maritime modal arm…

Vigor to Acquire Alaska Ship & Drydock

Feb 07, 2012

Vigor today announced its plan to acquire Alaska Ship and Drydock Inc. (ASD), further consolidating the business of ship repair on the U.S. West Coast. ASD intends to transition its business and assets to Vigor pending approval of the transfer…

New McMurdo Smartfind S10 AIS Beacon

Feb 07, 2012

When manually activated, the Smartfind S10 uses AIS and GPS technology to give precise location information to aid the recovery of people in difficulty at sea.Waterproof to 60 meters, buoyant and compact, this unique device can make all the difference in a localized search situation…

Intermanager Starts Year With Expansion

Feb 07, 2012

InterManager, the international trade association for the ship management industry, has started 2012 with significant expansion.  In the first month of this year InterManager has welcomed two Full Members – ship management companies Histria…

The Changing Face of the VLCC Market

Feb 07, 2012

With so much discussion of the poor freight rates available to VLCC owners hiring their ships out for voyages from the Middle East to major consumers east and west, it is informative to see how much the spot market for VLCCs has changed in just a few years…

ISS Names Board of Directors

Feb 07, 2012

Change in Organization’s Bylaws Specify Revised Board Tenure and Structure.  The ISS (International Superyacht Society) announces its 2012-2015 Board of Directors and Past Presidents Council. ISS elections are held annually by peer selection…

Bibby Launches Training Scheme

Feb 07, 2012

Bibby Offshore Launches Graduate Training Scheme. Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore has recently welcomed its first six graduates onto the Bibby Offshore Academy Graduate Training Scheme.Bibby Offshore Academy…

Evergreen Line Launches "ShipmentLink Mobile"

Feb 07, 2012

Evergreen Line Extends e-Commerce Application to Mobile Devices.  Evergreen Line has launched 'ShipmentLink Mobile', an application of its e-commerce system to handheld devices. The global ocean carrier is committed to providing customers…

Blackmon Announces Boat Yard Liquidation

Feb 07, 2012

Thursday, March 1 / 9:00AM / Greenville, MSBy order of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of Mississippi Case No. 09-15836-NPO Greenville, Mississippi. Blackmon Auctions has been in business since 1938 and conducts auctions all over the U…

IMO Head Defends Ship Size, Regs

Feb 06, 2012

According to the head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the world’s largest ships are well regulated and safe, Bloomberg news agency reported following an interview. In the wake of the dramatic Costa Concordia casualty nearly three weeks ago off the coast of Italy…

Purfresh Names Westcott President and CEO

Feb 06, 2012

Proven executive to build upon Company’s leadership position and growth. Purfresh, Inc., a provider of ocean transport and supply chain management technologies that optimize the quality and safety of fresh produce as it moves around the world from the farm to the consumer…

GAC Singapore Moves to new HQ

Feb 06, 2012

GAC Singapore is marking the 30th anniversary of its establishment by relocating to a new head office to enable future expansion of its operations. The company, which has expanded its portfolio of services since its establishment as a ship agent in 1981…

Containership Rescues Shipwreck Survivors

Feb 06, 2012

MOL-operated Containership Rescues 116 Shipwreck Survivors off Papua New Guinea.  Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that the MOL-operated containership MOL Summer rescued 116 survivors from the ferry Rabaul Queen, which sank about 17 km east of Papua New Guinea…

EMU to Study Coastal Defense Structures

Feb 06, 2012

EMU Limited announces biodiversity and coastal defense engineering research. Marine consultancy and survey specialists EMU Limited, will collaborate with global engineering consultancy Arup and the Russell Group, University of Southampton…

NAM Marine Names Regional Energy Manager

Feb 06, 2012

Organizational announcement -  NAM Marine - Regional Energy Solutions Manager.Energy efficiency is recognized as a global mandate by governments, maritime organizations & business, and has become a key driver of growth for ABB Marine & Cranes…

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