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ABP Chooses OceanWise Port-Log

Jan 17, 2017

Associated British Ports (ABP) has contracted OceanWise to install Port-Log across all of ABP's 21 UK ports.The project has not required any of ABP's existing sensors to be replaced. A major benefit of Port-Log.net is its ability to accommodate…

Fugro Attains Authorized Economic Operator Status

Jan 17, 2017

Through its operating company Fugro Subsea Services, Fugro has recently been awarded Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status, highlighting its role in the international supply chain. The demanding and extensive accreditation process began…

HMS Global Maritime Appoints Jaenichen as Chief Operating Officer

Jan 17, 2017

HMS Global Maritime, owner and operator of the American Queen Steamboat Company as well as 85 other U.S. flagged vessels, welcomes former Maritime Administrator Paul “Chip” Jaenichen, Sr. of the U.S. Department of Transportation as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO)…

Obituary: David Doig, Chief Executive of OPITO

Jan 17, 2017

OPITO, a global oil and gas industry skills, standards and workforce development organization, is deeply saddened to confirm the death of its chief executive David Doig. Mr Doig, 57, who was based in Dubai, suffered a heart attack on December…

Management Appointments in GAC

Jan 17, 2017

GAC has announced new management appointments at Group and individual company level.Martin Wallgren has been appointed the Group’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), a newly created role which recognises the importance of data management as a vital tool in 21st century business…

Obituary: Donald F. Hastings, former Lincoln Electric CEO

Jan 16, 2017

Former Lincoln Electric chief executive officer (CEO) Donald F. Hastings passed away on Dec. 27, 2016, at the age of 88. Hastings had a 44-year career at Lincoln Electric. He joined the company in 1953 as a trainee in its welding school…

Seafarers’ House Wraps Up Shoebox Christmas

Jan 16, 2017

Thanks to the generosity and hard work of our many volunteers, more than 1,460 mariners were the recipients of gift-filled shoeboxes that were delivered aboard more than 80 ships docked at Port Everglades during the holidays.  Volunteers and supporters came from a wide range of businesses…

KPI Bridge Oil Appoints Trading Manager

Jan 16, 2017

KPI Bridge Oil has promoted Mark Perrins, a senior trader in the London office, to the position of Trading Manager.Perrins  joined KPI Bridge Oil Ltd as a Bunker & Lubricant Trader in 2009 and was later promoted to Team Leader in 2012. Prior…

Samsung Heavy Mulls $6 Bln Orders This Year

Jan 13, 2017

South Korean major shipbuilder  Samsung Heavy Industries Co  is aiming to clinch orders worth more than US$6 billion this year, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported the company's head as saying. Park Dae-young, president and CEO of the shipbuilder…

DiCianna Joins Choice Ballast Solutions

Jan 13, 2017

Choice Ballast Solutions (Choice), a provider of ballast water treatment planning, installation and compliance, has hired Debra DiCianna as Senior Compliance Engineer. DiCianna’s career in the maritime industry spans over 25 years with extensive…

NMRA Offers Scholarship to Maritime Student

Jan 12, 2017

Aiming to contribute to the future of the marine industry, the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) announced it is offering a $3,000 scholarship to an outstanding individual pursuing education and a career in the maritime trades…

ISS to Launch Maritime Advisory Team

Jan 12, 2017

Maritime and logistics service provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) said it is expanding its maritime service portfolio with the launch of its Maritime Advisory team. The new Maritime Advisory team will serve all maritime sectors from containers…

Parrott Takes over as CEO of Foss Maritime

Jan 12, 2017

John Parrott assumed the role of President and CEO of Foss Maritime on January 1, 2017, after completing a four-month transition announced last July. Parrott joined Foss in January 2016 as Chief Operating Officer; in August 2016 he assumed the…

Verhoeven Named President of IADC Board

Jan 12, 2017

The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has announced  the appointment of Frank Verhoeven as the new President of the IADC Board of Directors.Verhoeven was part of the Royal Boskalis Westminster group of companies for 40 years…

Port of Singapore Sustained its Performance in 2016

Jan 11, 2017

The Port of Singapore sustained its performance in 2016, amidst weaker-than-expected global economic conditions and significant structural changes in the maritime industry.  Annual vessel arrival tonnage increased by 6.3 per cent in 2016 compared to 2015…

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