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Crowley Petroleum Distribution Restructures

Jan 28, 2010

Crowley Maritime Corporation announced that it has restructured its petroleum distribution and contract services group, consolidating all Alaska operations under Craig Tornga, vice president. Tornga, who will remain in Anchorage and will continue reporting to Rocky Smith…

Faststream New Super-Yacht Crewing Division

Jan 28, 2010

International shipping recruitment specialist Faststream has launched a new service for the owners and operators of super-yachts looking for crew. With a 65 strong team of specialist recruiters, the company is already the market leader for shore…

Green Star Reduces Fuel Consumption

Jan 28, 2010

Green Star Products, Inc. announced that it has received the final report on a fuel savings test conducted on a Greek shipping vessel. The tests were conducted using Green Star's Diesel Fuel Energizer (DFE) added to fuel tanks. Tests were performed…

Globus Maritime Charter for the Tiara Globe

Jan 28, 2010

Globus Maritime Limited (AIM: GLBS) (LSE: GLBS), a marine transportation company that owns and operates Handymax and Panamax dry bulk vessels, announced that a subsidiary of the company has entered into a new time charter agreement for the M/V…

Sperry Marine Radars for Australian Ferry Fleet

Jan 28, 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Sperry Marine business unit has been chosen to supply radars for the Sydney Harbour Ferries fleet. Sydney Harbour Ferries will fit the Sperry Marine new-generation VisionMaster FT chart radars on all 28 vessels in the fleet…

Projemar Contracts with Sener

Jan 27, 2010

The reference ship and offshore design consultancy in Brazil, Projemar, has entered a license contract with Sener for the use of FORAN.After the implementation of FORAN in its headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Projemar is conducting an on…

Zurich Appoints Gillen Head of Marine Claims

Jan 27, 2010

Zurich, a property and casualty insurance provider globally and in North America, announced that Steve Gillen has joined Zurich in a key new role as Global Head of Marine Claims. Effective immediately, Gillen will work closely with regional…

Saudi Aramco’s 1st Purpose-Built Jackup

Jan 27, 2010

Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has secured a contract from Aramco Overseas Company B.V., a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, to build a customized KFELS Super B Class jackup rig. The contract is subject to a notice from the owner to proceed with construction by May 2010…

Harrington Hoists in Haiti Relief Effort

Jan 27, 2010

Harrington Hoists, Inc., is participating in the Haiti Relief Effort to help the victims of the recent devastating earthquake that rocked the island. “Goods that will assist in the clean up and rebuilding of Haiti will be needed” said Bret Lussow…

Ibercisa Winches for Icelandic Fishing Vessels

Jan 27, 2010

The fishing Icelandic company, Uthafsskip, operator of two trawlers freezer vessels, received its second pair of trawler winches from the Spanish manufacturer, Ibercisa, for installation on the Glorya. Previously, Ibercisa delivered an identical…

First MLC 2006 Certificate to Thenamaris

Jan 27, 2010

Established in 2006, the primary goal of the MLC is to be a pillar in the international maritime regulatory framework, establishing a level playing field for seafarers’ working and living conditions. While MLC 2006 is not expected to come into…

Ayala Promoted to Director, Labor Relations

Jan 27, 2010

Jose Ayala has been promoted to director of labor relations for Crowley Maritime Corporation. Ayala will remain domiciled in Jacksonville and continue reporting to Steve Demeroutis, Crowley's vice president of labor relations. In his new position…

Wilhelmsen Middle East Wins WCA Award

Jan 27, 2010

Wilhelmsen Ships Service is proud to announce that it has won the WCA (World Cargo Alliance) Best Partner Award - Middle East 2009.Wilhelmsen Ships Service has been a member of the WCA, a global network of independent international freight forwarders…

Universal Silencer Now Universal

Jan 27, 2010

On December 8, 2009 at the International Power Generation Conference, Universal Silencer announced changing its name to Universal. Universal’s President, Randy Eppli, said, “Over the past 5 years we have seen an ever increasing demand from our…

MAN Diesel Pre-empts Recycling Regs

Jan 26, 2010

For reasons of cost, the final scrapping of ships and the recycling of materials has gravitated to developing countries and attracts considerable criticism regarding the working conditions of the personnel involved and the disposal of possible harmful residues in the ships…

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