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MPC Brings in Peter Ganz for Shipping

Jan 13, 2016

Former Hapag-Lloyd CFO Peter Ganz has joined the top management team of the Hamburg asset and investment manager MPC Capital AG's  shipping business with effect from 1 January 2016.  As a member of the extended Management Board the 48-year…

New IMO Secretary-General Sets Out His Agenda

Jan 13, 2016

Kitack Lim of South Korea has issued a message outlining his priorities as incoming Secretary -General of the IMO a post he assumed on January 1 following endorsement of his mid-2015 election by member states at the IMO Assembly in November…

Webb Institute Adds Assistant Professor of Marine Engineering

Jan 12, 2016

Webb Institute has appointed Benjamin H. Scott as the Assistant Professor of Marine Engineering. Scott is a design engineer with over 30 years of experience in thermal and hydraulic analysis, heat exchanger design, thermal performance testing and fluid system design…

EBDG Hires Chief Electrical Engineer

Jan 12, 2016

Will Ayers has accepted a position as Chief Electrical Engineer with Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) of Seattle. He brings to his role over a decade's worth of experience in marine electrical engineering, which includes extensive use of USCG and class society rules…

Port Execs to Discuss Shifting Trade Patterns

Jan 12, 2016

Shifting international trade patterns at America’s seaports – with mega-size vessels requiring higher capacity road and rail connections serving ports, along with deeper harbors, bigger cranes and sturdier berths – can bolster a region’s economy while straining its infrastructure…

USCG Commander Relieved of Duty

Jan 12, 2016

The U.S. Coast Guard temporarily relieved the commander of Sector North Carolina in Wilmington Monday, due to loss of confidence in his abilities to command. Capt. Sean Murtagh was temporarily removed from command of Sector North Carolina by Rear Adm…

Engine Specialist James Troop Adds Sales Rep

Jan 12, 2016

Runcorn engine specialist James Troop & Co is demonstrating its commitment to investing in the next generation to future proof the firm with the appointment of its newest recruit.Sales representative Sean Dignam, 23, a business studies graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University…

Energy-efficiency Training Course Now Online

Jan 12, 2016

A complete package of training materials on IMO’s energy efficiency requirements is now available to download free of charge from the IMO website. The package, including presentations, posters, exercises and assignments, will be of interest…

Kay Appointed CEO of Beach Energy

Jan 12, 2016

Beach Energy Ltd has appointed Matthew Kay as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 17, 2016 or such earlier date as is available and mutually agreed.Kay holds tertiary qualifications in economics and a Master of Business Administration…

CNO Makes First Visit to Ingalls Shipyard

Jan 11, 2016

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted Adm. John Richardson Thursday as part of his visit to shipyards in the region. This was his first visit to Ingalls as Chief of Naval Operations. Richardson received updates…

Fathom Names Fenska VP of Sales

Jan 11, 2016

Fenska hired to lead overall sales strategies for Carnival Corporation’s newest brand, Fathom Carnival Corporation’s 10th and newest brand, the social impact travel company Fathom, has appointed Ron Fenska as the company’s vice president of sales…

Trafigura Hires Asia-Pacific CEO

Jan 11, 2016

Global commodities trader Trafigura said on Monday it had hired former asset manager Chin Hwee Tan as its chief executive officer for the Asia-Pacific.Tan will be responsible 'for continuing the growth of Trafigura's business across the region'…

Jim Miller Nominated Chairman of Philly Shipyard

Jan 11, 2016

Philly Shipyard ASA (Oslo: PHLY) announced that Jim Miller has been nominated to be Chairman of the Board of Directors of Philly Shipyard. Mr. Miller previously held this role from 2011 until 2014. This nomination is expected to be approved at an extraordinary general meeting on February 1…

USCG Warns of Unsafe Ice

Jan 09, 2016

The Coast Guard is urging people to use extreme caution when venturing onto the ice across Lake Superior, St. Marys River, and the northern parts of lakes Michigan and Huron with the forecasted rain and snow predicted this weekend.The…

Marathon Petroleum Senior VP to Retire

Jan 08, 2016

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) announced the retirement of Richard D. Bedell, senior vice president of Refining, effective March 1. Raymond L. Brooks, currently general manager of MPC's Galveston Bay refinery in Texas City, Texas, will replace Bedell…

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