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GAC's HullWiper set to launch in Rotterdam Port

Jun 06, 2016

GAC EnvironHull has announced that its pioneering hull cleaning system, HullWiper, will be available to shipowners berthing in the Port of Rotterdam next month.HullWiper - which will be demonstrated at an event co-hosted by GAC EnvironHull…

DP World Chairman Meets Argentine President

Jun 06, 2016

DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem has met Argentinian President, Mauricio Macri in Beunos Aires to discuss cooperation in the ports and cruise terminals sector.The meeting was attended by the Argentinian transport cabinet including Minister of Transport…

Goodwood Ship Management Opens Training Center, Office in Mumbai

Jun 06, 2016

Goodwood Ship Management, the Singapore based management company, has expanded its seafarer training facilities in Mumbai. A new training center and office has been equipped with the latest training simulation software and tools for Goodwood to further nurture its pool of seafarer talent…

Roger Refloated in Lake Superior

Jun 06, 2016

The U.S. Coast Guard continues to monitor and respond as the motor vessel Roger Blough is refloated, Saturday, after the vessel ran aground May 27 on Gros Cap Reef in Whitefish Bay in Lake Superior. The vessel is making way under its own…

Russian Hopes for Iran Trade Boom Run Aground at Caspian Port

Jun 05, 2016

When sanctions on Iran were lifted in January, Russia might have expected to be near the front of the queue for business opportunities. Moscow, after all, was one of Tehran's oldest allies and is now its partner on the battlefield in Syria.On…

Kerry Warns China over Defence Zone for S.China Sea

Jun 05, 2016

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday the United States would consider any Chinese establishment of an air defence zone over the South China Sea to be a 'provocative and destabilising act'.Kerry was speaking to reporters during a visit to Mongolia…

Roger Blough Safely Anchored in Waiska Bay

Jun 05, 2016

The U.S. Coast Guard continues to monitor and respond as the motor vessel Roger Blough is safely anchored in Waiska Bay, Saturday afternoon, after the vessel ran aground May 27 on Gros Cap Reef in Whitefish Bay in Lake Superior.The vessel…

APM Terminals Graduates MAGNUM Class

Jun 05, 2016

APM Terminals has graduated another 19 competitively selected managers from across the APM Terminals Global Terminal Network from the MAGNUM accelerated leadership training program at a formal ceremony in The Hague. Members of this year’s class represented 16 countries in Europe…

Adani may Withdraw from Australian Coal Mine Project

Jun 04, 2016

Indian conglomerate Adani Enterprise Ltd may walk away from its proposal to build one of the world's biggest coal mines in Australia, citing long delays caused by legal challenges to the project by groups concerned about the environment.Adani…

Los Angeles Port Approves $1.17 bi Fiscal Budget

Jun 04, 2016

The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a $1.17 billion fiscal year (FY) 2016/17 annual budget for the Port of Los Angeles. As in years past, budget allocations closely align and support the four key objectives of the Port’s 2012-2017 Strategic Plan…

ATCM Reaffirm Commitment to Ban on Mining in Antarctic

Jun 04, 2016

The 29 countries party to the Antarctic Treaty unanimously agreed today to a resolution at the 39th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) stating their “firm commitment to retain and continue to implement…as a matter of highest priority” the ban on mining activities in the Antarctic…

Leavitt Heads Seattle Port's Environment Protection, Development

Jun 04, 2016

After an extensive national search, the Port of Seattle has promoted Elizabeth Leavitt to lead its work to protect and enhance the environment. The Senior Director for Environment and Sustainability is a newly created position leading a center of expertise that consolidates environmental…

USCG Completes Investigation into Wake from Milwaukee

Jun 04, 2016

The Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan-led investigation regarding wake from the USS Milwaukee and recreational vessels off Chambers Island on Green Bay September 5, 2015, is completed. The marine casualty investigation determined that enforcement…

Liebherr USA Names Cabiedes-Uranga Marketing GM

Jun 03, 2016

Liebherr USA, Co. has promoted Ana Cabiedes-Uranga to the position of General Manager, Marketing.  In her new role she will be responsible for leading and facilitating the company’s marketing efforts and strategy for the eight divisions that fall under the newly formed Liebherr USA…

Metro Cruise/Metro Shore Hires Marketing VP

Jun 03, 2016

Metro Cruise Services and Metro Shore Services, the cruise divisions of Nautilus International Holding Corporation, have  appointed Rofia Larsson to the newly created position of vice president of sales and marketing.  Larsson joined Metro…

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