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Call for Nominations: Marcus Langseth Scientific Oversight Committee

Feb 10, 2016

The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) Marcus Langseth Scientific Oversight Committee (MLSOC) is seeking nominations for two open committee member positions to be filled immediately. The MLSOC, a standing committee of the (UNOLS)…

Delia Succeeds Schmidt as Ohmsett Program Manager

Feb 10, 2016

MAR Incorporated has named John Delia the Program manager for Ohmsett – The National Oil Spill Response Research & Renewable Energy Test Facility, succeeding Bill Schmidt who retired in December 2015. Delia was most recently with BAE Systems…

The Next Generation of Hull Performance Management

Feb 10, 2016

Hull performance monitoring solutions can offer significant fuel savings potential, a fact that is prompting growing interest from the maritime industry. To spur development and increase awareness of this exciting field, DNV GL and paint manufacturer…

Satcom Global Expands its Reach

Feb 10, 2016

Satcom Global has added marine and offshore safety and security products along with a range of enhanced engineering services to its portfolio following a full rebrand of sister company AND Group.Bringing more than 40 years’ experience in the design…

MAN to Equip Unique Sailing Vessel

Feb 10, 2016

MAN Diesel & Turbo  received an order for an MAN 6L21/31 engine to power a newbuilding cadet training sailing ship for the Defence Ministry of the Republic of Indonesia. The engine will be used to power the 110m ‘Kri Bima Suci’ and up to 200 persons on board when not propelled by sail power…

Meijer Steps Down as Huisman CEO

Feb 10, 2016

André Meijer will step down from his position as CEO of Huisman, with immediate effect. The company said it will implement an internal solution and adjust the management structure accordingly, if required. Joop Roodenburg will remain involved…

Aker Joins Johan Sverdrup Phase 2 Study

Feb 10, 2016

Aker Solutions will deliver a concept study on a new processing platform for future phases of the Statoil-operated Johan Sverdrup North Sea field, Norway's largest oil find in three decades.The study includes design solutions for a tie-in…

Bibby Tops IoM Ship Management

Feb 10, 2016

Bibby Ship Management is once again the largest representative for vessels flying the Isle of Man flag in providing representative services for 30% of vessel tonnage registered on the island. This compares with 25% in 2014, according to official statistics…

WCI Reacts to President's Budget Request

Feb 10, 2016

Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) reacted to the FY 2017 budget request made by President Obama earlier today, as detailed below.  The Budget •  proposes $4.620 billion for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works program, a 29.8% cut from the $5…

Dynasafe Promotes Chas Reid

Feb 09, 2016

Dynasafe BACTEC Limited has appointed Chas Reid to International Marine Services Director. Kevin Kneebone MD, Dynasafe BACTEC said, “Chas has over the last 19 years been totally committed to the organization and has in recent years, been…

OTC Names 2016 Award Winners

Feb 09, 2016

The 2016 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) will honor this year’s Distinguished Achievement Award recipients on Tuesday, 3 May, in Houston. As part of the OTC Distinguished Achievement Awards Luncheon, the conference will recognize Robert…

International Ship Masters’ Association Holds Annual Convention

Feb 09, 2016

The International Ship Masters’ Association 126th annual convention was held at Chicago, February 4-8. In addition to business meetings, attendees heard speakers from industry and government organizations, including James H. I. Weakley, President of Lake Carriers’ Association…

IRI Holds Maritime Services Group Meeting

Feb 09, 2016

International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) recently held its triannual Maritime Services Group (MSG) meeting, where personnel from many of IRI's 27 worldwide offices gathered to discuss the successes of the previous year and the…

DeMille Joins Edgetech

Feb 09, 2016

EdgeTech welcomes John DeMille for sales, service and support in search and recovery (SAR) side scan sonars John DeMille has joined EdgeTech as Product Line Sales Engineer. DeMille has over 40 years in the marine industry and is well known by police…

Purdy Joins Northern Lights

Feb 09, 2016

Northern Lights, a manufacturer of marine power generation and climate control products, announced the appointment of Kit Purdy as new Global Sales Manager.Purdy’s responsibilities will include day-to-day management of the sales department and staff…

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