Richard Benzie has been appointed Technical Director of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) to replace Jane Bugler who retires at the end of this month after 18 years in the role. Benzie will join IMCA in the near future…
Thrustmaster of Texas, a designer and manufacturer of marine thruster systems, has appointed Bart Vonk as Sales Manager of Thrustmaster Middle East FZE, based out of Dubai. Vonk's background is in technical solution sales, having worked as a sales engineer…
Piracy and armed robbery against ships, corruption and illegal trafficking are well-known maritime security challenges. Now it is time to find solutions. On Tuesday, October 6, an international conference organized for the second year in a row by the Danish Shipowners’ Association…
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) is working with the government of Mauritius to host a Forum examining business opportunities linked to the island’s development as an international bunkering supplier and hub. Mauritius…
Many pieces of rotating equipment are operating below optimum capacity, affecting production costs, revenues and resulting in unexpected down time. DNV GL has been working together with operators to help unlock the potential of their existing rotating equipment…
From 1 October, a new regulatory amendment will come into effect which requires cruise ships calling to use low sulphur fuel (01% of less) while berthed in Sydney Harbor.A second stage of the amended regulation, which will require the use of low sulphur fuel (0…
The Swedish government has proposed a Swedish tonnage tax system. The aim is for Swedish shipping companies to compete under equal conditions with companies in other countries in Europe.At Donsö Shipping Meet 2015, the Minister for Infrastructure…
The Global Marine Technology Trends 2030 report released today indicates that: * Momentum and capability for a significant evolution in ship design and operation is now building – the report presents design scenarios for commercial ships…
Leading classification society Bureau Veritas has opened a Verification Academy which will help it to meet increasing demand for verification in the EU and globally and to cement its leadership in verification.The Aberdeen-based academy…
Silverstream Technologies, pioneers of air lubrication technology for the shipping industry, today announced the appointment of Stephen Potts as its new Head of Supply Chain. The development is based on the company’s strategy to further…
The UK P&I Club one of the leading shipping protection and indemnity mutual insurers, has awarded Tobias Rennekamp the Robin Travis Scholar for 2015.Tobias will spend three months in the Thomas Miller London office and the offices of selected lawyers…
Thomas Miller the international insurance, professional and insurance services provider announces the acquisition of the partners and staff of specialist marine law firm, Davies Johnson & Co of Plymouth.The acquisition brings an additional…
Circular issued by Suez Canal Authority concerning ships' documents and drawings which are required to be ready onboard before transiting the canal for first transit or each transit to avoid any fine and/or delay. Those concerned are requested to take note and be guided by the instructions…
There being a new Recreational Craft Directive is now common knowledge in the industry, because of which and due to brisk demand, IMCI organized several seminars to bring the boat building community up to speed with the new requirements. The first was at IMCI Headquarters in Belgium and then…
Port security has too often lagged behind the demands of ever more vulnerable facilities with new technology often being deployed as an after-market add-on, rather than a homogenous part of the port’s day to day working. With new ports being…