Bibby Ship Management Philippines, Inc, has been recognized by the Filipino Association for Mariners’ Employment Inc (FAME) for its role in the development of the Philippine maritime industry.The company, part of the Bibby Ship Management Group Ltd…
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), a national trade association representing the nation’s shipbuilding and repair industry is hosting a fly-in beginning today. More than 85 members of SCA will participate to share the strength of America’s shipbuilding and repair industry…
Angela Durkin from Baker Hughes will join Maersk Drilling as new Chief Operating Officer (COO). She will assume her new role 1 May 2015 taking over from Jørn Madsen and report directly to CEO Claus V. Hemmingsen.“We are very pleased that Angela Durkin will join Maersk Drilling…
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that its group company in Singapore, Mitsui O.S.K. Bulk Shipping (Asia Oceania) Pte Ltd -which plays a central role in developing MOL Group business in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East-received…
John Rishton will retire as chief executive of Rolls-Royce on July 2, 2015 and will be succeeded by Warren East, whose appointment follows an extensive international search, the company announced today. Warren East was CEO of ARM Holdings from 2001 to 2013…
Shipboard testing to be conducted on the vessel APL England as NEI takes the next step towards full USCG Type Approval for its Venturi Oxygen Stripping (VOS) Ballast Water Treatment System.NEI Treatment Systems announced that the container…
The CFO of Houston-based National Oilwell Varco Inc. (NOV) is stepping down to become CEO of Transocean Ltd. (RIG), one of NOV’s largest customers. Effective April 22, Jeremy Thigpen will become CEO of Switzerland-based Transocean, which has its main U…
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Mario Cordero addressed the Professional Environmental Management Association (PEMA) at its Annual Ports Program held in Seal Beach, California. The Chairman spoke on the subject of congestion at U…
Two training modules certified for Professional Development Hours by ACEC PPG Industries’ protective and marine coatings (PMC) business has been certified as a Registered Continuing Education Provider (RCEP) of the American Council of Engineering…
Huisman officially opened its new production facility in Navegantes, Santa Catarina state, in the south of Brazil on Thursday, April 16. The facility is used for the manufacturing of offshore equipment for the Brazilian market. It is located along the Itajai-Açu river…
CD-adapco, the largest privately held CFD-focused provider of Computer Aided Engineering software, has announced the opening of a third Japanese office location in Nagoya.Nagoya, a historical city and hometown of Shogun Tokugawa as well…
Gibbs & Cox, Inc. announced the appointment of Matthew P. Hans as Vice President of the Platform Solutions Group.In this role, Hans will be responsible for profit and loss, financial management, and cost and schedule control for all Platform Solutions programs…
Telenor Maritime Radio’s (TMR) business unit for the commercial maritime communications market, MarCom, integrates with Maritime Communications Partner (MCP). The internal transfer in Telenor, effective from June 1, 2015, strengthens MCP with expert competence on maritime communications…
Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes Inc, which is in the process of being acquired by Halliburton Co for $35 billion, posted a quarterly loss compared with a year-earlier profit as it recorded a $772 million charge related to restructuring and other items…
IRClass, the Leading Ship Classification Society has hired 17 of the brightest and best Naval Architecture students from the elite technical institutes of India. IRClass celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year. In keeping with the philosophy of acquiring the brightest talent…