SeaCube Container Leasing Limited announced the appointment of Robert F. Sappio to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Sappio will be based in SeaCube's headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, N.J. Sappio brings international…
The Port of Seattle Commission has launched a public process to find a new Executive Director to lead the organization . The Commissioners are seeking input from the public, customers and employees about the qualities and experience desired in a new leader…
For years, SUNY Maritime College’s annual Admiral’s Scholarship Dinner has helped to raise support to fund student scholarships. This year, in addition to setting an attendance record, it also set a record for donations. Jim Lawrence, chairman…
The Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced that its 13th Annual Tribute to the United States Coast Guard in Our Nation’s Capital will take place on Tuesday…
The United Nations Ocean Conference (June 5-9), organized by the UN General Assembly, opens today in New York. On Tuesday, June 6, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) will explain that the global shipping industry is fully committed…
The world`s first icebreaking liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier was named Christophe de Margerie in St. Petersburg, Russia. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, South Korea’s Ambassador to Russia Park Dae-bong and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co…
Matson said it it will increase the frequency of its South Pacific Express (SPX) service to Samoa and American Samoa from 28 days to 14 days. The service provides transits from Hawai'i and the U.S. West Coast to the Samoas: 12 days from Long Beach and 5…
Anatomy of an Accident, a new publication from The Swedish Club, provides a unique insight into the huge coordinated exercise that surrounds a serious vessel casualty. Illustrating just how easily an incident can escalate; the guide explores…
Alan Wrigley has announced that he is stepping down from his role as Managing Director of communication and safety at sea specialist Ocean Signal.Effective from June 1, 2017, company founder Wrigley is replaced by Ocean Signal’s current Senior Project Manager…
Glander International Bunkering has hired Nicolai Rosendahl Mortensen, as Bunker and Lubricant Trader in its Dubai office.Mortensen was born and raised in Esbjerg, South West Denmark and is not new to the industry, bringing with him over three years of bunkering experience…
Teekay Tankers has agreed to acquire all the remaining issued and outstanding shares of Tanker Investments (TIL), in a share-for-share merger at an exchange ratio of 3.30 Teekay Tankers Class A common shares for each TIL common share. Teekay Tankers currently owns 3…
German shipping group Rickmers said it would file for insolvency after bondholder HSH Nordbank rejected its restructuring plan a day ahead of a last-ditch bondholders' meeting. Rickmers had proposed a revamp plan under which the equity stake of owner Bertram Rickmers was to be reduced to 24…
Norsepower Oy Ltd., a leading provider of low-maintenance, software operated, and data verified auxiliary wind propulsion systems, has announced that its CEO Tuomas Riski is this year’s recipient of the ‘Young Entrepreneur Award’. The accolade was presented to Tuomas yesterday…
Inmarsat has reached an agreement with Wallem Group, one of the largest and ship management companies in the industry, establishing the phase-in of Fleet Xpress as its favored connectivity choice for ships at sea. Already contracted for over 10…
Design, engineering and risk management consultancy BMT Group Ltd informs that Richard Adam has joined its board as a nonexecutive director. Qualifying as a chartered accountant in 1982, Adam has a wealth of financial acumen, M&A and international business experience…