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Webb Institute Adds Assistant Professor of Marine Engineering

Jan 12, 2016

Webb Institute has appointed Benjamin H. Scott as the Assistant Professor of Marine Engineering. Scott is a design engineer with over 30 years of experience in thermal and hydraulic analysis, heat exchanger design, thermal performance testing and fluid system design…

EBDG Hires Chief Electrical Engineer

Jan 12, 2016

Will Ayers has accepted a position as Chief Electrical Engineer with Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) of Seattle. He brings to his role over a decade's worth of experience in marine electrical engineering, which includes extensive use of USCG and class society rules…

Port Execs to Discuss Shifting Trade Patterns

Jan 12, 2016

Shifting international trade patterns at America’s seaports – with mega-size vessels requiring higher capacity road and rail connections serving ports, along with deeper harbors, bigger cranes and sturdier berths – can bolster a region’s economy while straining its infrastructure…

Otto Shipyard Eyes Expansion in Asia

Jan 12, 2016

Otto Marine Limited, an offshore marine company specializing in building complex offshore support vessels, ship chartering and offers specialized offshore services, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Otto Marine Shipyard Pte Ltd…

USCG Commander Relieved of Duty

Jan 12, 2016

The U.S. Coast Guard temporarily relieved the commander of Sector North Carolina in Wilmington Monday, due to loss of confidence in his abilities to command. Capt. Sean Murtagh was temporarily removed from command of Sector North Carolina by Rear Adm…

Engine Specialist James Troop Adds Sales Rep

Jan 12, 2016

Runcorn engine specialist James Troop & Co is demonstrating its commitment to investing in the next generation to future proof the firm with the appointment of its newest recruit.Sales representative Sean Dignam, 23, a business studies graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University…

Vapor Power Announces New CEO

Jan 12, 2016

Vapor Power International, LLC, a designer and manufacturer of boilers, steam generators and thermal fluid heaters, announced the appointment of William Chambers as CEO and President, replacing Robert Forslund, who has left to pursue other interests…

McAllister Towing to Build Tractor Tugs at Horizon

Jan 12, 2016

McAllister Towing continues its long, 150-plus year hisory of serving the maritime industry announcing investment in two new boats sporting the latest technology.McAllister Towingis announced that Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc. of Bayou La Batre…

BP to Slash Payroll as Downturn Weighs

Jan 12, 2016

BP plans to cut 4,000 jobs in upstream operations, 600 in North Sea.British oil and gas company BP announced plans on Tuesday to slash 5 percent of its global workforce in the face of a continued slump in oil prices.It said it aims to reduce its global oil production…

Energy-efficiency Training Course Now Online

Jan 12, 2016

A complete package of training materials on IMO’s energy efficiency requirements is now available to download free of charge from the IMO website. The package, including presentations, posters, exercises and assignments, will be of interest…

Keppel T&T Appoints CEO for Data Centres

Jan 12, 2016

Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation Ltd (Keppel T&T) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Wong Wai Meng as its Chief Executive Officer, Keppel Data Centres with effect from 18 January 2016.As CEO of Keppel T&T's data centre division…

Kay Appointed CEO of Beach Energy

Jan 12, 2016

Beach Energy Ltd has appointed Matthew Kay as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 17, 2016 or such earlier date as is available and mutually agreed.Kay holds tertiary qualifications in economics and a Master of Business Administration…

Caterpillar Scoops Platts Award

Jan 12, 2016

A new concept in ship propulsion developed by Caterpillar has triumphed at the 17th annual Platts Global Energy Awards in New York. Winning the Commercial Application of the Year category, the twin fin system secured the prestigious award…

CNO Makes First Visit to Ingalls Shipyard

Jan 11, 2016

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted Adm. John Richardson Thursday as part of his visit to shipyards in the region. This was his first visit to Ingalls as Chief of Naval Operations. Richardson received updates…

Fathom Names Fenska VP of Sales

Jan 11, 2016

Fenska hired to lead overall sales strategies for Carnival Corporation’s newest brand, Fathom Carnival Corporation’s 10th and newest brand, the social impact travel company Fathom, has appointed Ron Fenska as the company’s vice president of sales…

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