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160,000 Malaysians Displaced by Floods

Dec 27, 2014

The number of people evacuated due to Malaysia's worst-ever floods jumped to more than 160,000 on Saturday, as Prime Minister Najib Razak reached the worst-hit state after cutting short a vacation in the U.S.Najib arrived in Kelantan…

China, Vietnam to Address Maritime Disputes

Dec 27, 2014

Senior Chinese and Vietnamese officials have agreed to settle their maritime disputes without resorting to 'megaphone diplomacy', the official Xinhua news service said on Saturday.The agency's report follows a meeting in Hanoi on Friday…

Ithaca Gets New COO

Dec 25, 2014

Ithaca Energy Inc. announced the appointment of Mr Roy Buchan as Chief Operations Officer, starting 5 January 2015.Mr Buchan has over 30 years of operational experience in the oil and gas industry. He has held various technical and senior…

Standing by to Assist Santa

Dec 25, 2014

Pentagon Press Secretary, Rear Adm. John Kirby, recently held a press briefing where he discussed the specifics of how the Department of Defense is supporting Santa Claus’ yuletide journey as he delivers gifts around the world.The U.S…

General Dynamics Contibute $0.5 mi to CIMVHR

Dec 24, 2014

General Dynamics Canada is proud to announce a contribution of half a million dollars over three years to support the work of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR). The contribution will fuel research into understanding…

USCG Urge Precaution During Impending Storms

Dec 24, 2014

The Coast Guard is urging mariners and the coastal community to take precautions in preparation of two storms expected to impact the Northeast Wednesday and Thursday.The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory in anticipation of storm surges and locally heavy rainfall…

Great Ships of 2014 Named

Dec 23, 2014

In the culmination of it 75th Anniversary year in 2014, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News is announced the 17 “Great Ships of 2014” in its December 2014 edition, available now at:http://digitalmagazines.marinelink.com/nwm/MaritimeReporter/201412/The…

PMA Requests FMCS Intervention in Labor Talks

Dec 23, 2014

FMCS Statement on Labor Negotiations Between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) And the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA):The U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) announced today that it has received…

Aker Employees Buy Shares for NOK 95 Mi

Dec 23, 2014

Aker Solutions employees bought shares for about NOK 95 million as part of annual programs for staff and managers.The company for the sixth consecutive year held share purchase programs to encourage employee ownership. A total of 2,332 employees…

Denmark Arrests Former OW Bunker Manager

Dec 22, 2014

Denmark has arrested a former manager of collapsed ship fuel supplier OW Bunker and intends to hand him to Italy, where he is suspected of fraud, the Danish public prosecutor said on Thursday. A statement from the prosecutor's office did not disclose any details…

Sekimizu Welcomes Shipper’s Revised Stance on Ballast Water

Dec 22, 2014

IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has welcomed the reconsideration by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) of its position towards the ratification by Governments of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments…

Guy Harvey, Marine Artist and , Fishes for Growth

Dec 21, 2014

Guy Harvey stared at a mural of his marine paintings - images that are reproduced on 2 million T-shirts a year - and frowned at a butterfly fish. The Pacific species didn't belong among the Florida wildlife depicted at a beach resort restaurant bearing his name…

Madsen to Chair Norway’s Research Council Executive Board

Dec 19, 2014

Henrik O. Madsen appointed chairman of the executive board of the Research Council of Norway DNV GL president and CEO Henrik O. Madsen was appointed as chairman of the executive board of the Research Council of Norway. The executive board is the Research Council’s highest authority…

Shipyard Recruitment, Training and Retention Roundtable

Dec 19, 2014

The domestic shipyard industry is traditionally a cyclical business that sees wild upswings followed by deep downturns. More than 30 deep draft vessels reside on the back order books, supplemented by offshore energy fleet replacements and an inland industry that is rapidly modernizing…

Maritime & Offshore Employment: Contractors, Coverage and Confusion

Dec 19, 2014

Faststream USA Managing Director Eric Peters defines the risks in hiring contract workers in today’s marine and offshore markets, and lays out the course to mitigating those headaches. Recruitment, insurance and peace of mind – all rolled into one neat package…

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