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VARD SeaQ Bridge gets Lilaas touch

Aug 03, 2015

‘Finger-grip’ vessel control offering precise tactile feedback may seem radical for those accustomed to conventional levers, but the combination is proving a focus for those considering SeaQ Bridge, the new bridge concept from VARD. Functionally and ergonomically…

Harper Government Invests in Naufrage Harbor

Aug 03, 2015

The Honorable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced today an investment to improve safety and working conditions for fishermen at Naufrage Harbor, Prince Edward Island.  This funding will be used to replace a section of an existing deteriorated wharf with a new structure…

Ondimar Firms Order Suezmax Quartet at Navantia

Aug 03, 2015

Navantia and Maritime Transport Ondimar LDA (shipping company Ibaizabal Group) today ratified the contracts signed in late June and the financial structure for the construction of 4 Suezmax tankers, expandable to two. 4 boats will involve…

Contship Italia Signs Iran MoU

Aug 03, 2015

Contship Italia Spa, also on behalf of Eurogate GmbH & Co. KGaA, KG, recently signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) with Sina Port & Marine Company (SPMCO), part of SINA Group which is one of the largest Iranian companies…

Strategic Marine’s Stock Program Full Power Ahead

Aug 03, 2015

Strategic Marine, the specialist shipbuilder and fabricator, has confirmed its stock program of personnel transport vessels is market-ready.“Our stock program currently incorporates two class leading designs which are in high demand through…

Shift to Contract Labor in U.S. Maritime, Offshore Sectors Underway

Aug 03, 2015

Maritime and Offshore recruiter Faststream has reported a shift in attitude towards temporary, project and consulting work following a recent survey to over 1,000 candidates in North America. While employees have been reluctant to look at moving from permanent to contract work in the past…

Ross is Fleet Manager, Heidmar

Aug 02, 2015

Heidmar announced the promotion of Duncan Ross to Fleet Manager.Duncan joined Heidmar’s London office in 2012 as vessel manager.  Prior to joining Heidmar, he sailed on a number of vessels over a six-year period.Duncan will be responsible…

LR First to Certify Small Caribbean Ships

Aug 02, 2015

LR is the first class society to certify small commercial ships operating in the CaribbeanAfter becoming the first classification society to issue Cargo Ship Safety and Small Commercial Safety Certificates to two Trinidad and Tobago vessels…

Tug-Barge Design Optimized for South America

Aug 01, 2015

Some veteran Mississippi pushboats and barges have been transported to South America for second careers. However, conditions on a great river like the Paraguay-Paraná are different. It has sharp bends, shallow stretches, and includesremote reachestotally lacking in infrastructure…

WKCTC to Host Open House for ILM Institute

Aug 01, 2015

West Kentucky Community and Technical College will host an open house and ribbon cutting for the Inland Logistics and Marine Institute August 10 from 4 ­– 6 p.m. at 631 Marine Way in downtown Paducah.The event will highlight the completion of the 8…

Bhutani Joins Solomon Associates as E&P Analyst

Jul 31, 2015

Experienced E&P data analyst brings expertise in upstream benchmarking methodologies to Solomon Associates.Solomon Associates (Solomon) has announced  that Anish Bhutani has joined the company as a full-time E&P Analyst based in Solomon’s Calgary office…

IAMPE Announces Veteran & Merchant Mariner Program

Jul 31, 2015

The International Association of Maritime and Port Executives Veteran and Merchant Mariner Seminar Introduction and Opportunities, The Modern Port Industry.The IAMPE has announced a seminar program this summer designed to introduce Armed…

AIDA Names Welge VP Customer Experience

Jul 31, 2015

Richard Welge (49) is the new Vice President Customer Experience of AIDA Cruises.  He reports directly to Michael Ungerer, President of AIDA Cruises, in this newly created position. Welge has over 20 years of sales and marketing experience…

Jee Announces New Structure, Promotions

Jul 31, 2015

Jee Ltd, a leading subsea multi-discipline engineering and training company, has announced a number of key internal promotions to strengthen its capabilities and champion the delivery of projects. The new structure, headed up by Jonathan McGregor…

BBC Chartering Opens Vietnam Office

Jul 31, 2015

BBC Chartering announces the opening of a new representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, starting August 1st breakbulk, and general cargo transportation due to good prospects and growth rates outperforming other countries in the region…

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