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Newport International Boat Show Annouces NFNP Winners

Sep 20, 2015

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today the results of this year’s Newport For New ProductsTM (NFNP) Awards. Judged on Thursday during the opening day of the Newport International…

Statoil Appoints Media Relations Head

Sep 20, 2015

Bård Glad Pedersen has been appointed vice president media relations in Statoil.Glad Pedersen will as vice president media relations head the corporate press office and take on the role as corporate spokesperson. He succeeds Jannik Lindbæk jr…

USCG Talks Tough - Ship Detentions

Sep 19, 2015

In their recent published Annual Report 2014 Top US Coast Guard official says there will be no let-up in the battle to end ship-sourced waste-oil pollution and ISM Code deficiencies, with even tougher inspection procedures on the way. The…

Felixstowe Port Goes Green

Sep 19, 2015

The Port of Felixstowe is creating an environmental corridor as part of the Go Green campaign launched by Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) and a number of other global port operators.The initiative at Felixstowe will include the refurbishment of part of a system of dykes within the port…

All Set for Hong Kong - Macau Yacht Races

Sep 19, 2015

Yacht races between Hong Kong and Macau will take place on 26 September (Saturday) and 28 September 2015 (Monday). About 25 sailing boats are expected to participate in the races.The outbound trip from Hong Kong to Macau will start at…

Maritime Security Threats ‘Far from Eradicated’ -MAST

Sep 18, 2015

The need to regulate and police the maritime domain to tackle global threats is as pressing as ever, according to Phil Cable, CEO and cofounder of maritime security company MAST.  “The global threats faced by the maritime environment, whether it be terrorist…

HRH Prince Joachim to Speak at Danish Maritime Days

Sep 18, 2015

The cream of CTO’s from shipowners, ship management businesses, shipyards and maritime equipment manufacturers worldwide will meet HRH Prince Joachim on the second day of the technical summit, arranged by Danish Maritime and its members. HRH…

Statoil Hires PR Spokesman from Foreign Ministry

Sep 18, 2015

Bård Glad Pedersen has been appointed Statoil's vice president for media relations, the company said on Friday.'Glad Pedersen comes from the position as state secretary (deputy minister) in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He will…

NYK Joins Maritime Anti-Corruption Network

Sep 18, 2015

NYK has become a member of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), a global business network that works toward realizing fair trade in the entire shipping industry. The network has a vision of a maritime industry free of corruption…

Commission Appointments at Long Beach Port

Sep 18, 2015

The Long Beach City Council on Tuesday confirmed the appointments of Long Beach City College executive Lou Anne Bynum and former City Councilman Doug Drummond to second terms on the Board of Harbor Commissioners. Mayor Robert Garcia announced the reappointments last month…

APM Terminals Liberia Sees Economic Recovery

Sep 18, 2015

Addressing the US - Liberia Trade & Investment Forum in New York City, APM Terminals Liberia Managing Director George Adjei points to a 30% increase in import container traffic at Liberia’s largest port as a reason for great confidence in Liberian investment…

Wah Kwong Acquires DNV GL's ShipManager

Sep 18, 2015

Wah Kwong Ship Management (HK) Limited will adopt DNV GL’s ShipManager integrated fleet management software suite to further improve operational efficiency, data transparency and safety reporting.Wah Kwong is a leading provider of maritime transport in the bulk carrier…

Steven Candito launches Foresea Consulting

Sep 17, 2015

After more than 20 years leading oil spill response organization and environmental services firm NRC, Steven Candito has launched Foresea Consulting, an advisory firm for the maritime and environmental communities Observing a need that was not filled by existing specialists within the sector…

Boston Harbor Cruises Named a Top Small Business

Sep 17, 2015

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has named passenger vessels operator Boston Harbor Cruises (BHC) as the 2015 Small Business of the Year Awards top honoree.  The Small Business of the Year Awards recognizes Greater Boston’s smaller for-profit companies…

Senior Appointment at Royston Diesel Power

Sep 17, 2015

Marine diesel engines specialist Royston announced that appointment of Shaun Whitley as its new workshop manager at the company’s Tyneside-based engineering center. At Royston, Whitley will have full responsibility for the operation and…

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