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CCCC Forms Dredging Group in Shanghai

Jun 12, 2015

The state-owned infrastructure group China Communications Construction Corporation (CCCC) has established CCCC Dredging at Shanghai’s Free Trade Zone. CCCC Dredging is the first of a series of planned spinoffs as it develops into a holdings company with subsidiaries across various sectors…

Montauk’s Coast Guard Holds Change of Command

Jun 11, 2015

U.S. Coast Guard Station Montauk crew holds change of command, retirement ceremonies Crewmembers of U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Station Montauk held a change of command and retirement ceremony in Montauk, N.Y., Thursday.  Capt. Edward J…

RightShip Provides Grant to Seafarers’ House

Jun 11, 2015

Funding used to upgrade aging server, computers Thanks to a donation from global ship vetting specialist RightShip, Seafarers’ House has been able to replace its aging server and four computers – all of which are critical to the nonprofit’s communications…

Cargomatic Hires Whiteley as COO

Jun 11, 2015

Cargomatic announced that technology executive Sean Whiteley has joined the company as chief operating officer. Whiteley will be charged with overseeing operations, sales and marketing efforts for Cargomatic as it continues its mission to transform local trucking through its mobile technology…

San Diego to Host Military2Maritime Event

Jun 11, 2015

Event for current/former military aims to help veterans transition to maritime industry jobs Hundreds of veterans and active military are expected to attend a Military2Maritime career fair on Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier in San Diego…

Swedish Club Names New CFO

Jun 11, 2015

The Swedish Club announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer, Mikael Kromli, who will take up the position on June 15, 2015 and will be based in Gothenburg. Kromli, a Swedish national, brings with him experience in the corporate finance field…

Top US Shipping Execs to Receive USS Awards

Jun 11, 2015

Anthony Chiarello, Matthew J. Cox and James C. McKenna named 2015 USS Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award recipients The United Seamen's Service (USS) 2015 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards (AOTOS) will be presented to Anthony Chiarello, President and CEO of TOTE…

Shippers Prosecuted for Garbage Dumping

Jun 11, 2015

Two shipping companies and their masters have been prosecuted by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) for two separate marine pollution incidents within the Great Barrier Reef. Tokyo based Perses Maritima Ltd and the master of…

Stolt-Nielsen, Golar LNG Form Joint Venture

Jun 11, 2015

Stolt-Nielsen Limited and Golar LNG Limited have formed a 50/50 joint venture to pursue opportunities in small-scale LNG production and distribution, the companies announced today. Stolt-Nielsen Limited has invested in Golar LNG through open-market purchases…

Oil & Gas Banker Janoskey to join JP Morgan

Jun 11, 2015

JP Morgan has hired James Janoskey, Credit Suisse's European Energy Group head, to lead its oil and gas team in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, according to a memo seen by Reuters.Janoskey will join the investment banking division, reporting to Laurence Hollingworth…

IRClass Rules for Indian Naval Ships Released

Jun 11, 2015

The “Rules and Regulations for Construction and Classification of Indian Naval Combatant Ships”, developed by Indian Register of Shipping were formally released by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral RK Dhowan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC  on 09 June 2015…

Shelter-in-place lifted, Houston Ship Channel reopened

Jun 11, 2015

A shelter-in-place was lifted and the Houston Ship Channel was reopened at 2:08 p.m. Wednesday, after an incident in the upper ship channel that caused the release of as much as 23,000 gallons of naphtha (PTN).The Coast Guard, Texas General Land Office…

MHI Debuts Non-ozone-depleting Refrigerant

Jun 11, 2015

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has developed a new series of centrifugal chillers, dubbed the 'ETI-Z Series,' adopting a new refrigerant, HFO-1233zd(E), that offers outstanding environmental compatibility. The various models in the…

Low Sulphur Fuel Regulation for Cruise Ships at NSW Ports

Jun 11, 2015

The Port Authority of New South Wales (NSW) has issued advice about the Consultation Draft of a new regulation requiring cruise ships to use low sulphur diesel fuel (sulphur content of 0.1% or less) from 1 October.If the regulation is passed…

PSA International Ventures into South-Western China

Jun 11, 2015

PSA International (PSA) established itself as the first and only Global Terminal Operator in the Guangxi-Beibu Gulf region by signing a Joint Venture Agreement with Beibu Gulf Port Group (BPG) and Pacific International Lines (PIL) to operate…

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