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Glander Hires Bunker & Lubricant Trader

Nov 17, 2015

Glander International Bunkering, a leading, global marine fuel, lubricant trading and brokering company hires Ankita Batra as Bunker and Lubricant Trader for the India office. Ankita Batra joins Glander International Bunkering with a…

DP World's Plan to Tackle Africa's Infrastructure Gap

Nov 17, 2015

A five point plan to help tackle Africa’s infrastructure gap is among the findings of a new DP World report to be unveiled at the Africa Global Business Forum this week. Public private partnerships, domestic bond financing, monitoring…

Dryad Maritime's Mediterranean Special Advisory

Nov 17, 2015

This morning Dryad Maritime released their Mediterranean Special Advisory, an in depth report, looking at the complex threats currently facing commercial shipping in the Mediterranean Sea. It has been written with the purpose of providing a better understanding of this important area of sea…

Crowley Vessels Win Environmental Awards

Nov 16, 2015

101 Crowley Vessels Honored with Environmental Awards in Recognition of 984 Combined Years of Safe Operations. More than 100 Crowley Maritime Corporation-owned and -operated vessels were honored with Certificates of Environmental Achievement…

EBDG Hires HR Expert de Rubertis

Nov 16, 2015

EBDG announced the hiring of Human Resources Generalist, Carolyn de Rubertis in its Seattle office.  De Rubertis brings more than 20 years of experience to her role, as well as a proven track record of strong leadership. De Rubertis' broad-ranging…

Falck Safety Services Secures IMIST Accreditation in US

Nov 16, 2015

Access to a ground-breaking global training initiative which aims to transform safety and competency in the oil and gas industry continues to expand with the approval of five new invigilation centers in the US.The accreditation of the Falck Safety Services centers in Houston…

Shell to Retain Four Senior BG Execs post-Merger

Nov 16, 2015

Royal Dutch Shell plans to retain four members of BG Group's executive team after the companies' planned merger next year, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Monday. The memo indictates that the planned $70 billion takeover of BG by Shell remains on track…

India, Bangladesh Pact for Coastal Shipping

Nov 15, 2015

India and Bangladesh have signed the standard operating procedure (SOP) to launch the ‘Agreement on Coastal Shipping’, which is expected bring down the logistic costs of export-import cargo between the two countries. The two sides have…

Obama to Attend Paris Climate Summit

Nov 15, 2015

President Barack Obama still plans to attend a global climate summit in Paris at the end of November despite the attacks claimed by Islamic State, a senior U.S. administration official said on Saturday.The Paris summit is focused on curbing climate change…

Crowley Appoints Tornga as VP - Stakeholder Relations

Nov 14, 2015

Crowley Maritime Corporation announced today that company veteran Craig Tornga has assumed the role of vice president of stakeholder relations for Alaska, and will coordinate with all of Crowley's Alaska business units to leverage relevant company relationships…

Human Performance and Limitation for Mariners

Nov 14, 2015

The Nautical Institute’s latest book, Human Performance and Limitation for Mariners, builds on a concept first introduced in the aviation industry that was responsible for a massive reduction in accidents. This concept will enable seafarers…

Cohen Retires from ExxonMobil, McCarron to Takeover

Nov 14, 2015

Ken Cohen, vice president, Public and Government Affairs, Exxon Mobil Corporation, has announced his intention to retire effective Jan. 1, 2016, after more than 38 years of service.It is anticipated that the board of directors will elect Suzanne McCarron as vice president…

LGH/ITI Team Up for Rigging Training

Nov 13, 2015

Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) and Industrial Training International (ITI) have partnered to offer training for prospective rigging students. ITI will offer both network training courses – Rigging Gear Inspector Levels I & II and Lift Director & Critical Lift Planning – to students…

Virginia's Marine Industry Hosts Annual Conference

Nov 13, 2015

The Virginia Marine Trades Association’s (VTMA) fifth annual conference was held on the Virginia Institute of Marine Science's campus in Gloucester Point, Va. The conference is held each year to give those working in the marine industry…

New GM at Perkins Marine Facility in Wimborne

Nov 13, 2015

Engine manufacturer Perkins hires Andrew Goldspink to succeed retiring general manager Steve Phillips.After 30 years at engine manufacturer Perkins, Steve Phillips has elected to retire from his role as General Manager of the company’s marine facility in Wimborne…

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