People & Company News


CMI, MLA to Host Joint Event in New York

May 02, 2016

The 42nd Conference of the Comité Maritime International (CMI), hosted by The Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLA), will take place in New York between May 3-6 at the New York Hilton. This is the first time since 1965 that the CMI has held it’s a conference in New York…

CLIA Names Senior VP for Member Operations

May 02, 2016

Caroline Johnson has joined the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) as Senior Vice President, Membership Operations. Johnson will be responsible for leading membership strategy, planning and business operations in North America. Johnson…

Mercury Marine Appoints Bass to Head EMEA Operations

May 02, 2016

Mercury Marine announced that Marty Bass has been appointed President - EMEA Mercury Marine, effective immediately.Bass, who previously was vice president of Mercury's product category management group based at Mercury headquarters in Fond du Lac…

Diamond Offshore Names Senior VP, CFO

May 02, 2016

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. has appointed Kelly Youngblood as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to be effective May 3, 2016.  Youngblood succeeds Gary T. Krenek, who is retiring after 33 years of service to the Company and its predecessors…

Damen Opens US Office

May 02, 2016

Damen Shipyards Group has announced the opening of a new branch office in Houston, Texas. This expansion, under the name of Damen North America, meets the increasing demand for Damen’s shipbuilding concepts and repair and conversion services…

Three Fishermen Rescued off Huatulco, Mexico

May 01, 2016

Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast and the Mexican navy conducted a joint operation to save three stranded fishermen from their sinking vessel, the Wendy II, 40 miles off the coast of Huatulco, Mexico Tuesday.While on a routine patrol, Steadfast…

Chevron Suffers Loss, Plans Job Cuts

Apr 30, 2016

Chevron Corp. reported a first-quarter loss as slumping oil prices continued to drag down revenue. The company said that it is 'on target' to lay off a total of 8000 workers by the end of 2016, up from a previously stated goal. Chevron reported a net loss of $725 million…

Sellick Equipment to Open New Facility

Apr 29, 2016

On April, 20, 2016, at the young age of 97 years, Walter Sellick along with sons Howard Sellick - President, David Sellick - Vice President and grandson Colin Sellick - Systems Manager, held a ground breaking ceremony for a new multimillion dollar…

FCBF Honors Palm Beach Port Director

Apr 29, 2016

Port of Palm Beach Executive Director Manuel Almira was inducted into the Florida Custom Brokers & Forwarders Association Hall of Fame. Almira was recognized and awarded the distinction during the organization’s 57th Annual Gala in Miami, Fla…

"K" Line Reviews Medium-term Management Plan

Apr 29, 2016

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) reviewed its medium-term management plan, which was formulated in March 2015 as the business strategy toward our 100th anniversary in 2019, in response to the structural changes afoot in the business environment…

Elcome to Open Coltraco Ultrasonics Service Center in UAE

Apr 28, 2016

Elcome International, a marine solutions provider and system integrator in the Middle East, has been appointed by Coltraco Ultrasonics to provide service and technical support for its products in the United Arab Emirates. Under the agreement…

Crowley’s Brickman Inducted into FCBFA Hall of Fame

Apr 28, 2016

Crowley's Jay Brickman, vice president of government and Cuba services, was honored last week with induction into the Hall of Fame of the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (FCBFA), in recognition of his strong contributions to international trade…

WCI's Toohey Applauds WRDA 2016 Bill

Apr 28, 2016

Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) President/CEO Michael J. Toohey issued a statement regarding today’s mark-up and passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2016 by the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee:  “We thank…

First Female Deputy Harbor Master at Port of Durban

Apr 28, 2016

One of the first three women in Africa to obtain a Marine Pilot open license in 2011, Pinky Zungu has again made history with her appointment as Transnet National Ports Authority’s first black female Deputy Harbor Master – Nautical for the Port of Durban…

Cosco Pacific Appoints Zhang Wei as Vice Chairman

Apr 28, 2016

Cosco Pacific Ltd. has appointed Zhang Wei as vice chairman and managing director, replacing Qiu Jinguang who has stepped down from the positions with immediate effect, reports Dow Jones. 'Qiu Jinguang has resigned as an Executive Director…

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