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New Man at Helm of O&G Crisis Center in Aberdeen

Aug 25, 2015

STIRLING Group, a global provider of health, safety and environmental services to the oil and gas industry, has appointed Alan McIntyre to head up emergency response and crisis management consultancy services in the UK which includes the running of the $394…

Mercury Marine Opens Training Center in Brazil

Aug 25, 2015

Mercury Marine, a manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines, has opened a new million-dollar training center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, designed to offer a learning environment for Mercury Marine dealer and service center technicians…

Bolidt showcases strength at Europort

Aug 25, 2015

Bolidt has been selected to supply decking solutions across a wide range of Dutch maritime projects that encompass the entire range of industry sectors. The Dutch flooring and decking specialist will be showcasing its comprehensive range of synthetic decking solutions at Europort 2015…

Holsether to Takeover as Yara's CEO

Aug 25, 2015

Reference is made to the announcement on 30 March 2015 appointing Svein Tore Holsether as new President and Chief Executive Officer of Yara International ASA. Holsether will join Yara on 9 September 2015, succeeding acting CEO Torgeir…

Marine Claims & Casualty Investigation Conference

Aug 25, 2015

HINODE Maritime Events is conducting the 'Conference on Handling Marine Claims and Investigating Marine Casualties'. According to the organisers, the program which is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at the Vivanta by Taj - President…

NYK’s SIMS Wins Special Award

Aug 25, 2015

The Ship Information Management System (SIMS) jointly developed by NYK and the Monohakobi Technology Institute has been recognized with a special award from the Japan Institute of Navigation. An awards ceremony was held on July 27, 2015, and attended by Koichi Akamine…

USN Announces Innovation Awards Program

Aug 25, 2015

Across the Department of the Navy our talented Sailors, Marines and civilians are continually creating innovative solutions to our most complex problems. Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, wants to recognize the top naval innovators in our…

Diana Shipping Fixes Panamax

Aug 25, 2015

Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it entered into a time charter contract with Transgrain Shipping B.V., Rotterdam…

BIMCO’s Analyst at Singapore Ship Finance Forum

Aug 25, 2015

Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO, Peter Sand will be one of the speakers at the upcoming Marine Money Ship Finance Forum in Singapore. This is the 14th annual forum and it will take place at 22-23 September 2015. Peter Sand will deliver the…

Shipping Magnate John Fredriksen Concerned about China

Aug 25, 2015

The turmoil spreading from China is certainly not good for the shipping market, says billionaire John Fredriksen to Bloomberg News. John, the billionaire who made his fortune investing in crude tankers, said he’s “very worried” on global shipping markets…

Michael Sheklin to Serve on MERPAC

Aug 24, 2015

Seaworthy Industries, LLC announced today that Managing Partner, Michael A. Sheklin has received a federal appointment from Secretary Jeh Charles Johnson to serve on the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC). The committee…

US Ocean Economy Sees Large Growth -NOAA

Aug 24, 2015

In 2012, U.S. ocean and Great Lakes economy grew much faster than overall GDP The U.S. ocean economy outpaced the domestic economy between 2011 and 2012, with an increase of $22 billion in gross domestic product, from $321 billion to $343 billion…

Webb Institute Hires New Assistant Professor

Aug 24, 2015

Webb Institute announced Michael T. Martin, PE as its new Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering. Prof. Martin has over 23 years of experience as a marine electrical engineer with a broad background in electrical systems including, electrical propulsion…

Troy Container Line Adds Midwest Sales Rep

Aug 24, 2015

American-owned NVOCC Troy Container Line Ltd. has appointed Chris Donzelli as the company’s new Midwest Account Executive. Based in Chicago, Donzelli has been charged with expanding Troy Container Line’s presence in the Midwest region. In this new position…

Welding/Cutting Contest Seeks Students ‘A Cut Above’

Aug 24, 2015

ESAB has launched its 2015 “A Cut Above” student contest open to students in welding, cutting and related programs (e.g., Ag Mechanics) at secondary and post-secondary schools. ESAB will award more than $30,000 in equipment and cash prizes as part of the contest…

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