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ITF Welcomes New WMU President

Jan 14, 2015

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) said it has welcomed today’s announcement that Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry is to be the next president of the World Maritime University (WMU) in Sweden. ITF general secretary Steve Cotton said…

Safariland Names Williams Marketing VP

Jan 14, 2015

The Safariland Group  has  announced a key addition to its management team, naming David Williams Vice President of Marketing.A seasoned leader with global consumer brands such as Nike, Levi Strauss, Converse, and Lego, Williams brings a wealth of brand building…

Fidelis Group Launches Ocean Cargo Division

Jan 14, 2015

Fidelis Group launches ocean cargo division; Doug Fischer and Crystal Prout named managing directorsFidelis Group Holdings, LLC (FGH) with its subsidiary company Continental Underwriters, Ltd. announced  the formation of its new ocean cargo division…

LOC Appoints Pointing as Group Director

Jan 14, 2015

LOC Group Ltd (London Offshore Consultants) has appointed Andrew Pointing into the newly created role of Group Director, Marine Assurance and Risk.This new position is part of an ongoing restructuring process which sees LOC creating a number…

Dr. Doumbia-Henry Named WMU President

Jan 14, 2015

Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry has been appointed president to head the World Maritime University (WMU), as announced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and university.  Dr. Doumbia-Henry will be the seventh WMU president and will be the first female in the role…

Shippers Cancel Overnight Crews at California Ports

Jan 14, 2015

Negotiators for shipping lines and terminal operators at 29 ports on the U.S. West Coast on Tuesday said they would no longer assign crews to load and unload cargo ships overnight at the massive Los Angeles and Long Beach docks.The move…

Kemp: California Drillers Impacted by Prices

Jan 14, 2015

California's oil industry is being hit harder than any other state by falling prices because of the comparatively poor quality of its crude and its aging fields.The number of active drilling rigs in the state has more than halved since June 2014…

Boston Whaler Holds Ribbon Cutting Event

Jan 14, 2015

In 2014, Boston Whaler broke ground on a new era in its history, introducing its largest model ever with the new 420 Outrage. On Jan. 13, 2015, Whaler celebrated the expansion to its facility that makes production of the 420 Outrage possible: the addition of nearly 60…

USN Railgun at Future Force EXPO

Jan 14, 2015

The Electromagnetic Railgun-a weapon that will play a significant role in the future of the U.S. Navy-will be on display to the public for the first time on the East Coast Feb. 4-5 at the Naval Future Force Science and Technology (S&T) EXPO in Washington…

Steward to Lead BMT Nigel Gee Business Development

Jan 13, 2015

Jason Steward has been appointed business development manager of BMT Nigel Gee, a role in which he will support the expansion of business in both new and existing markets, delivering design and engineering services within the commercial, offshore energy…

Campbell to Lead BAE Systems’ Ship Repair Business

Jan 13, 2015

BAE Systems has named Joseph Campbell as vice president and general manager of the company’s Ship Repair business, effective Jan. 14. Campbell succeeds Bill Clifford, who will retire after a successful 46-year career in the U.S. Navy and the private sector…

Dorian LPG Lands Debt Financing for Newbuilding Program

Jan 13, 2015

Dorian LPG Ltd. a leading owner and operator of modern Very Large Gas Carriers ('VLGCs'), today announced that is has received commitments for up to $761 million of debt financing for its VLGC newbuilding program.  ABN AMRO Capital (USA)…

India's Ministry of Shipping on Twitter

Jan 13, 2015

Mr Nitin Gadkari, India's Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways earnestly believes that social media has an important role to play in the task of nation-building in Worlds' biggest democracy. Ministry of Shipping is now on Twitter…

Inmarsat BGAN Link Re-launched

Jan 13, 2015

Satcom Global is delighted to announce a new, simplified BGAN Link proposition from Inmarsat that offers customers a more attractive solution for data connectivity from a remote, fixed location. BGAN Link is designed to give you a flexible…

ABB Commission Biggest HVDC Link

Jan 13, 2015

The 500-kilovolt Skagerrak 4 HVDC Light®  link between Norway and Denmark's Jutland peninsula boosts integration of renewable powerZurich, Switzerland, January 12, 2015 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, successfully…

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