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IACC Focuses on $ 500 Bln Indo-US Trade

Oct 02, 2015

The Road Map to $500 Billion Indo-US Trade  by 2025 was the focus  of the Annual Convention of the  Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, on September 28th and 29th, 2015 in Mumbai. The Convention, addressed by Policy makers and Industry leaders…

Harkand Appoints GM for Africa

Oct 01, 2015

Inspection, repair, maintenance (IRM) and light construction company Harkand has informs it has united its African presence under the leadership of Doug Fieldgate as Africa General Manager.  Fieldgate has 23 years of experience in the African oil and gas market primarily focused on West Africa…

SENER Names Lorente International GM

Oct 01, 2015

Engineering and technology group SENER said it has altered its organizational setup in the field of Engineering and Construction, naming Álvaro Lorente as International General Manager, a position that is adjunct to SENER’s General Corporate Management…

Transas Support for Philippines MET

Oct 01, 2015

The rapid growth and development of the Philippine maritime training market caused a dramatic increase in demand for state-of-the-art simulation systems compliant with the latest MARINA and CHED training requirements. Being the leading provider of the maritime simulation and training solutions…

Four CMA Cadets Awarded Crowley Scholarships

Sep 30, 2015

Four California Maritime Academy (CMA) cadets were awarded Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial scholarships from the Crowley Maritime Corporation.The scholarships were presented to cadets Andrew Leonard, Griffin Sims, Bonnie Claire Muchnick and…

Intermarine Promotes Corporate Finance Director

Sep 30, 2015

Project, breakbulk and heavylift cargo transporter Intermarine, LLC reports it has promoted Chad Call to Director of Corporate Finance. Call will continue to report to Michael Dumas, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.In this new role…

MOL's Vessel Safety Campaign Launch Tomorrow

Sep 30, 2015

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced the launch of its biannual vessel safety campaign on October 1, targeting all MOL-operated vessels. The current campaign centers on prevention of onboard fires.MOL positions safe operation as…

WSS Seeks Improved Position in Asian Offshore

Sep 29, 2015

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) announced that Frank Liang has been named Regional Offshore Manager Asia, tasked with building the company’s business with rig contractors. According to Sean Neilan, Sales & Marketing Director in Asia Pacific…

Rand Logistics Names Corporate VP of Procurement

Sep 29, 2015

Rand Logistics, Inc., a provider of bulk freight shipping services throughout the Great Lakes region, today announced the appointment of Christopher J. Garwood to the position of Corporate Vice President of Procurement responsible for managing…

Rutter to Head Sunderland Marine

Sep 29, 2015

Tom Rutter has been appointed chief executive officer of North P&I Club’s subsidiary Sunderland Marine, an international insurer of fishing vessels, small craft and aquaculture risks. Rutter succeeds Geoff Parkinson, who retired in June this year after 19 years at the helm…

Double Duty: Coast Guard Civilian and Auxiliarist

Sep 29, 2015

For a service encumbered by an expanding operational mission and financial shortfalls, the Coast Guard Auxiliary and civilian workforces have proven to be valuable assets for the Coast Guard. Like anchors on a ship, they provide needed stability during turbulent and unsure times…

OceanLED Hires North America Account Manager

Sep 29, 2015

Ocean LED USA, LLC, a manufacturer of LED marine lighting technology, today announced that Fred Mayer has joined the company and will serve as the Superyacht Division Account Manager for North America. In his new role, Mayer is tasked with…

GNS Names Country Manager for Norway

Sep 29, 2015

Maritime navigation services group Global Navigation Solutions (GNS) announced the appointment of Jon Folkedal as its new country manager for Norway with immediate effect, marking the company’s first specific country appointment in Scandinavia…

Timoteo’s First Steps on the Bridge

Sep 28, 2015

Rising from more than 25 years of civil war starts with education, equipping Angolans not just for their current jobs, but also for the rest of their careers and lives. Meet two Maersk colleagues who are taking part in the rise of their country…

NYK-TDG Maritime Academy Graduates Its Class of 2015

Sep 28, 2015

NYK-TDG Maritime Academy (NTMA), which is located in the suburbs of Manila and jointly run by NYK and the Transnational Diversified Group (TDG),* proudly graduated the 107 students comprising the academy’s Class of 2015 on September 21. NYK president Tadaaki Naito and TDG chairman J…

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