Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that 'MOL Global Management College, 2016' was launched on September 5.MOL Global Management College started in 2014 with the aim of improving management skills in cross-cultural environments and…
Global maritime welfare charity The Mission to Seafarers has launched its £15,000 fundraising campaign after been invited by SMM Hamburg 2016 to appear as featured guest charity at the fair which launched today.This new fundraising drive…
The inauguration of an IHC dredging simulator was held at Transnet’s Maritime School of Excellence in Durban, South Africa on Friday 2 September. The launch marked the start of a new dredge training programme to develop and enhance the knowledge and skills of local dredging personnel…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has set up a new regional office in Hong Kong to serve the dynamic East Asia region.The move to establish a new regional office in Hong Kong represents another significant step for IRClass in its efforts to become a global classification society…
Building upon conventional technical skills and know-how while also taking advantage of the latest technology, Hydrex offers a unique hull monitoring service to its customers. This gives shipowners total control of their ship's hull condition and consequently its performance…
The U.S. Coast Guard and San Francisco Police Department Marine Police rescued 15 Sea Scouts and one adult clinging to the side of a capsized catamaran Saturday afternoon. The Coast Guard was notified Saturday at approximately 3:30 p.m.…
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael D. Stevens was relieved by Fleet Master Chief Steven S. Giordano during his retirement and change of office ceremony held on Washington Navy Yard Sept. 2. Stevens served as the 13th MCPON…
Coast Guard and local agencies responded to reports of people in the water in the vicinity of Peddocks Island and Hull Gut Friday evening.At approximately 10:44 p.m. the Hull Harbormaster called Coast Guard watchstanders to report a possible person in the water…
The retirement of veteran Federal Maritime Commission senior executive Mr. Vern W. Hill, who has served as the Managing Director of the agency since 2013, has set in motion staff changes in three key offices.In consultation with his fellow Commissioners…
PAO Sovcomflot, Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (ABB) Company and the Admiral Nevelskoy Maritime State University (MSU) have signed an agreement for research, technological and educational partnership. The document provides for the establishment of the…
Nicolas Quéru has been appointed to lead Navico’s Commercial Marine Division worldwide to take forward the marine electronics group’s continuing strategy for growth. Quéru has been made EVP Managing Director with immediate effect following his promotion from Vice President…
Aberdeen Harbor Board said it has completed the restructuring of its Marine Operations Department with the internal appointment of Captain Jeff Gaskin as new Harbor Master and Alexandra McIntosh as Marine Manager. Gaskin, formerly the Harbor’s Marine Superintendent…
International law firm Hill Dickinson will be welcoming new partner Caroline Thomas to its Hong Kong practice on 5 September 2016. Caroline specialises in insurance, shipping and competition law with a focus on dispute resolution and regulation…
Hamburg-based ship management company E.R. Schiffahrt is expanding its strategic partnerships with international clients and shipping lines. For Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) – one of the largest shipping companies in the world with nearly 800 vessels…
Gateway Distriparks Limited (GDL) has appointed Captain Kapil Anand as Director - CFS with effect from 1st September 2016.Captain Anand will be managing the day to day affairs of the CFS business and will be responsible for business development & operations on a Pan India basis…