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Giarratano Named VP of Manufacturing for DSC Dredge

Nov 30, 2020

Nick “Nicky” Giarratano was promoted to Vice President of Manufacturing of DSC Dredge, LLC.Giarratano has severed  more than 24 years in various roles in both engineering and manufacturing. He started his career at DSC drafting and designing…

Thulin Tapped to Drive Svitzer's Americas Ops Growth

Nov 30, 2020

With increasing opportunities in the terminal towage sector of the Americas region, Svitzer pursues these opportunities. To support this growth in selected countries and ports, Svitzer appointed Rutger Thulin as its new Managing Director for the Terminal Towage Cluster in Americas…

RightShip Appoints Brodsgaard Lund CEO

Nov 30, 2020

RightShip announced the appointment of its new CEO, Steen Brodsgaard Lund, succeeding Martin Crawford-Brunt, who departs RightShip on December 18, 2020.Brodsgaard Lund will be based in Singapore and expand RightShip’s global reach from the maritime hub that counts many of its customers.

Port of Middlesbrough First to with 'Earned Reconition' Standard

Nov 29, 2020

AV Dawson’s Port of Middlesbrough is the first port in Great Britain to achieve the government’s Earned Recognition status.Earned recognition was introduced in 2018 as a new scheme to recognize transport operators who can demonstrate a strong track record of compliance and adherence to standards…

Gulf Marine Contractors Names Finstad Executive VP

Nov 25, 2020

Gulf Marine Contractors (GMC) said it has appointed Peter Finstad as the company's new executive vice president. Finstad's focus will be expanding GMC's logistics services to the offshore energy industry and providing commercial and operations…

FMC Raises the Monitoring Report Requirements for Global Carrier Alliances

Nov 25, 2020

Pursuant to direction from FMC Chairman Michael Khouri, the Federal Maritime Commission has issued letters to the three global carrier alliances (2M, THE, and OCEAN) requiring that certain carrier-specific trade data currently filed with the Commission quarterly…

Wallem Inks Deal with Navigate Response

Nov 25, 2020

Wallem Shipmanagement appointed Navigate Response to enhance its global media response capability, tasked to deliver crisis communications support and training to its global operations on shore and at sea.“Wallem Shipmanagement is committed…

Valeport Promotes Frankland

Nov 24, 2020

Valeport promoted Guy Frankland to Head of Marketing, as it targets market leadership in the environmental sensors sector.  The internal appointment of Frankland, former marketing manager, marks the latest step in the strategic growth plans for Valeport…

Peters & May Appoints Judson as CEO

Nov 24, 2020

Marine transport and logistics provider Peters & May has appointed Simon Judson as its new CEO with immediate effect. A 20-year veteran of the marine industry, Judson previously held the position of Global Operations Director with the company…

North P&I: Rates to Rise 10% in coming Policy Year

Nov 23, 2020

A rapid escalation in pool claims and unsustainable premium rates have led North P&I Club to declare its intention to seek a 10% General Increase in P&I rates for the 2021/22 policy year.In its 2020 Pre-Renewal Report, North says its retained claims so far this year declined…

Charging Ahead: Brent Perry & his Sterling PBES Team Drive Maritime Battery Tech

Nov 20, 2020

Brent Perry, CEO of Sterling PBES is a 40+ year veteran of the marine business, and one of the pioneers in delivering battery solutions to boats and ships at sea.  Please give us a by the numbers look at Sterling PBES today?Right now we are…

Cavotec, ASKO Power Forward on Autonomous, Zero-Emission Fleet

Nov 19, 2020

The future of shipping is here, and it will not surprise industry observers to see Norway in the pole position as autonomous vessels enter commercial operations. Norway has long been on the bleeding edge of shipping innovation. In 2015, the…

Womersley Joins Stream Marine Training

Nov 17, 2020

Stream Marine Training has boosted its management team as Katy Womersley, former General Manager of Clyde Marine Training, moves over the River Clyde where she takes up the role of Operations Director at Stream Marine Careers.Womersley brings her extensive experience in the maritime industry where…

Wilson Sons: Inside Brazil’s Workboat Goliath

Nov 17, 2020

Wilson Sons is the largest integrated port and maritime logistics operator in Brazil, operating more than 80 workboats. Marcio Castro, Executive Director Tugboat Division, discusses with Maritime Reporter the size, shape & technical direction of the fleet…

Ports of Indiana Names Hermer as COO, Hall as General Counsel

Nov 17, 2020

Ports of Indiana announced the promotion of Andrea Hermer from general counsel to chief operating officer, along with the addition of James Hall, as the new general counsel. Hall will take over responsibilities for corporate governance, compliance…

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