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Search on for Missing Person on Lake Pontchartrain

May 07, 2016

The Coast Guard is searching for a person that reportedly fell from the Causeway Bridge on Lake Pontchartrain, Friday. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders were notified of a Hispanic male wearing a dark shirt and jeans, who reportedly…

ABS’ Wiernicki Addresses SUNY Maritime Grads

May 06, 2016

ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki addresses SUNY Maritime College graduates, awarded honorary Doctor of Science Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman, President and CEO of ABS, addressed State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College graduates…

Moody's Dings Hurtigruten's Outlook Due to Newbuilds

May 06, 2016

Moody's Investors Service, (Moody's) issued a press release affirming the B2 corporate family rating (CFR), B2-PD probability of default rating, and the B2 senior secured rating of Silk Bidco AS (Hurtigruten), the full owner of Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten  ASA…

Campbell Joins AdvanTec in Marketing Role

May 06, 2016

Aiming to enhance its marketing and product management capabilities, AdvanTec Global Innovations – parent to the Diamond Sea Glaze, Steelhead Marine, Pacific Coast Marine and Freeman Marine Equipment brands – has appointed Matthew Campbell to the position of Vice President…

ShipDC Launches with New Leader at the Helm

May 06, 2016

Ship Data Center Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary set up by ClassNK, has officially commenced operations of its big data center, ShipDC, from April 2016. Taking the helm as Representative Director and President of the subsidiary is ClassNK’s Information Technology Department General Manager…

New CMA CGM Agency in Puerto Rico

May 06, 2016

Shipping company CMA CGM announced the inauguration of its new agency in San Juan, Puerto Rico as from May 1, 2016. The agency is opened in partnership with shipping agency Norton Lilly.

MHIA Relocates to Houston

May 06, 2016

Today Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA), a Group company overseeing the business of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) in North America, commenced full-scale operations at its newly relocated Head Office in Houston, Texas…

Pan Ocean on Recovery Path

May 06, 2016

S. Korea’s Pan Ocean Co.  is expected to see its earnings improve amid rising Baltic Dry Index (BDI) that affects spot contracts accounting for more than half of the South Korean bulk carrier’s total shipping contracts, reports the Pulse. It…

Hemisphere GNSS Names Guo Interim President, CEO

May 05, 2016

Hemisphere GNSS announces management changes; Xinping Guo named interim president and chief executive officer Hemisphere GNSS, Inc. today announced that Xinping Guo has been named interim president and chief executive officer, effective immediately…

Northern Lights Hires Great Lakes/Inland Waterways Manager

May 05, 2016

Marine power generation and climate control products manufacturer Northern Lights, Inc. (NLI) has appointed 35-year industry veteran Kevin Kyle as Area Manager for the Great Lakes and Inland Waterways Region. Kyle will serve the needs of boat builders…

Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America Appoints CEO

May 05, 2016

Webasto announced a strategy for growth in the North America Thermo & Comfort Division, led by new president and CEO, Mark Denny. With over 30 years of experience in the automotive and transportation industry, Denny brings a wealth of knowledge with proven results…

Shell Presents Crewmember Safety Awards

May 05, 2016

Shell Shipping and Maritime, Americas recently held its third annual Goal Zero Hero Awards dinner in Houston, recognizing the crewmembers of 21 contracted/chartered vessels, who had the courage to intervene and clearly demonstrate their commitment…

ISS Names Olsen VP for Ship & Crew Solutions

May 05, 2016

Maritime and logistics service provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) announced the appointment of Frank Olsen as Vice President, Ship & Crew Solutions. Based in Oslo, Olsen will aim to drive the growth and strategic development of ISS’ Ship & Crew Solutions…

Webb Fundraising Campaign Reaches $32 Mln

May 05, 2016

The Campaign for Webb has so far raised $32 million, 80 percent of its $40 million goal, announced Webb Institute’s President Keith Michel ’73, Campaign Chair Joseph Cuneo ’57, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees George Campbell, Jr., Ph.D…

Bollinger Wins Contract for Phase II FRC Builds

May 05, 2016

Louisiana shipbuilder Bollinger Shipyards announced it has secured a contract to build Phase II of the Sentinel Class Fast Response Cutters (FRC) for the United States Coast Guard (USCG).The FRC, the newest generation of USCG patrol cutters…

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