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Stuart, Shapiro Join OceanLED

Sep 01, 2016

Marine and underwater LED lighting provider OceanLED has anounced two new staff appointments to its global leadership team: sales, product, business and organizational expert Charlie Stuart joins the company as Global Managing Director, and Lindsay Shapiro joins as the new Marketing Manager…

New Trustee joins Human Rights at Sea

Sep 01, 2016

Human Rights at Sea announced that Rachel Sexton, a partner at EY, has joined the charity as a Trustee.Sexton is a Partner in the Fraud Investigations & Dispute Services practice at EY in London. She is a forensic accountant with over 20…

Management Changes at GAC Group

Sep 01, 2016

Global provider of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services, the GAC Group, has announced a swathe of management changes and transfers.At Group level, changes come with Erland Ebbersten, formerly Group Vice President for the Africa…

Grand Bahama Shipyard Expands Sales Team

Aug 31, 2016

Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited (GBSL) has added three regional sales directors to its Marketing and Sales Division, with posts in the Americas, Europe and Asia/Middle East. According to the shipyard, their prime objectives will be to increase yard exposure…

New Chief Administrative Officer at Mallory Alexander

Aug 31, 2016

Robert “Bob” E. Mallory has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer for supply chain specialist Mallory Alexander International Logistics. Based at the company headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., Mallory will focus on developing programs…

W&O Promotes Key Associates

Aug 31, 2016

W&O, a distributor of pipe, valves, fittings as well as automation and engineered solutions, announced the promotion of two associates: Lori Ulrich to Director, Human Resources and Tammy Emerson to President, Propeller Club of Jacksonville,…

Torqeedo Grows North American Sales Team

Aug 31, 2016

Torqeedo, provider of commercial and recreational marine electric propulsion, has added Mike Shafar and Jim Sinnott as sales managers, as the company continues to expand its North American reach.“Over the past 12 years, Torqeedo has grown…

IMO's Secretary General Visits Singapore

Aug 31, 2016

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) hosted Mr Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) from 29 August to 1 September 2016. This is Mr Kitack Lim’s first visit to Singapore since assuming the position of IMO Secretary-General on 1 January 2016…

Coast Guard Foundation Announces Pacific Awards Dinner

Aug 31, 2016

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today its 31st event honoring the Coast Guard on the west coast. This annual event brings together…

Long Beach Port Acquires 125 Acres for Cargo Ops

Aug 31, 2016

U.S. Navy, Maritime Administration and California Environmental Protection Agency representatives joined City and Port officials today to commemorate the approval to transfer ownership of 125 acres of the former Naval Complex to the City of Long Beach…

Pettit Adds Technical Sales Staff

Aug 30, 2016

Marine coatings manufacturer Pettit Marine Paint announced the addition of George Dunigan to its technical sales team. As part of his role, Dunigan will be responsible for bolstering customer retention efforts and developing new relationships in the Maryland market…

Jt Study by MOL, Yokohama University for Improving Ocean Shipping Market Forecast

Aug 30, 2016

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that the company and its subsidiary MOL Information Systems, Ltd. have signed a contract with Yokohama National University to conduct a joint study on the analysis and use of big data related to ocean shipping…

Bolien Shifts to Digital Marketing at YANMAR America

Aug 29, 2016

Effective August 29, 2016, YANMAR America announces that Zack Bolien will transition from his current role of Parts Marketing Specialist to Digital Marketing Specialist. The Digital Marketing Specialist is a new position for the company…

Good Response to MPA's Port Management Program

Aug 29, 2016

The 3rd Port Management Programme (PMP), one of the flagship programmes developed by the MPA Academy for port masters, harbour masters and middle managers from maritime and port authorities kicked-off today. The five-day programme which will…

Gasum, Wärtsilä Join Forces to develop Gas Value Chain

Aug 29, 2016

New joint co-operation between Gasum and Wärtsilä aims to develop the utilization and distribution of natural energy gases in marine and land markets.Gasum, the Nordic leader in natural gases and Wärtsilä, a global leader in advanced technologies…

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