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Aberdeen Harbor Names Harbor Master, Marine Manager

Sep 02, 2016

Aberdeen Harbor Board said it has completed the restructuring of its Marine Operations Department with the internal appointment of Captain Jeff Gaskin as new Harbor Master and Alexandra McIntosh as Marine Manager. Gaskin, formerly the Harbor’s Marine Superintendent…

Maersk Line Sees Little Impact on Customers' Cargo from Hanjin Collapse

Sep 02, 2016

Maersk Line, the world's biggest container shipper and a unit of Danish conglomerate A. P. Moller-Maersk, said on Friday in relation to the collapse of South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd: * Maersk Line expects minimal impact on its customers' cargo…

Anand Appointed Director – CFS, Gateway Distriparks

Sep 02, 2016

Gateway Distriparks Limited (GDL) has appointed Captain Kapil Anand as Director - CFS with effect from 1st September 2016.Captain Anand will be managing the day to day affairs of the CFS business and will be responsible for business development & operations on a Pan India basis…

Stuart, Shapiro Join OceanLED

Sep 01, 2016

Marine and underwater LED lighting provider OceanLED has anounced two new staff appointments to its global leadership team: sales, product, business and organizational expert Charlie Stuart joins the company as Global Managing Director, and Lindsay Shapiro joins as the new Marketing Manager…

New Trustee joins Human Rights at Sea

Sep 01, 2016

Human Rights at Sea announced that Rachel Sexton, a partner at EY, has joined the charity as a Trustee.Sexton is a Partner in the Fraud Investigations & Dispute Services practice at EY in London. She is a forensic accountant with over 20…

Retailers Working to Minimize Disruption from Hanjin Bankruptcy

Sep 01, 2016

The National Retail Federation (NRF) Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold weighs in on this week’s bankruptcy filing by Hanjin Shipping. “Retailers’ main concern is that there is millions of dollars worth of merchandise…

Management Changes at GAC Group

Sep 01, 2016

Global provider of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services, the GAC Group, has announced a swathe of management changes and transfers.At Group level, changes come with Erland Ebbersten, formerly Group Vice President for the Africa…

Grand Bahama Shipyard Expands Sales Team

Aug 31, 2016

Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited (GBSL) has added three regional sales directors to its Marketing and Sales Division, with posts in the Americas, Europe and Asia/Middle East. According to the shipyard, their prime objectives will be to increase yard exposure…

New Chief Administrative Officer at Mallory Alexander

Aug 31, 2016

Robert “Bob” E. Mallory has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer for supply chain specialist Mallory Alexander International Logistics. Based at the company headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., Mallory will focus on developing programs…

W&O Promotes Key Associates

Aug 31, 2016

W&O, a distributor of pipe, valves, fittings as well as automation and engineered solutions, announced the promotion of two associates: Lori Ulrich to Director, Human Resources and Tammy Emerson to President, Propeller Club of Jacksonville,…

Torqeedo Grows North American Sales Team

Aug 31, 2016

Torqeedo, provider of commercial and recreational marine electric propulsion, has added Mike Shafar and Jim Sinnott as sales managers, as the company continues to expand its North American reach.“Over the past 12 years, Torqeedo has grown…

IMO's Secretary General Visits Singapore

Aug 31, 2016

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) hosted Mr Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) from 29 August to 1 September 2016. This is Mr Kitack Lim’s first visit to Singapore since assuming the position of IMO Secretary-General on 1 January 2016…

Coast Guard Foundation Announces Pacific Awards Dinner

Aug 31, 2016

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today its 31st event honoring the Coast Guard on the west coast. This annual event brings together…

Pettit Adds Technical Sales Staff

Aug 30, 2016

Marine coatings manufacturer Pettit Marine Paint announced the addition of George Dunigan to its technical sales team. As part of his role, Dunigan will be responsible for bolstering customer retention efforts and developing new relationships in the Maryland market…

Japanese Yards Mull Shipbuilding Alliance

Aug 30, 2016

Four major Japanese shipbuilders are in discussions to form an alliance in hopes of riding out the industry slump. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced in a press release today that it has entered talks with Imabari Shipbuilding Co…

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