A book ‘Seaworthiness of Transport Ships’ by Doctor of Science Mikhail Kuteynikov – Head of the RS Hull Department – has been published in St. Petersburg, Russia.The book covers issues of seaworthiness and strength standards of sea-going ships…
Allianz Group’s specialist corporate insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) announced the appointment of Captain Rahul Khanna to Global Head of Marine Risk Consulting, effective July 1, 2014. In this position, Captain Khanna…
Wärtsilä inaugurated its West Coast workshop in Seattle with a customer appreciation lunch on May 20, 2014. The event was held in the new facility located just minutes away from the Port of Seattle. Guests were invited to tour and learn about…
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has announced the appointment of Matthew Phelps as Senior Vice President, Procurement and Operations Integration.Reporting to Suren Thadani, Chief Operations Officer of Integration Services at ISS, Matthew…
The TT Club has appointed Robert Kempkens as claims director. Based in London, he will be responsible for overseeing global claims handling for the TT Club.Robert joined the TT Club in 2006, becoming Regional Claims Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa in 2010…
Entries are now being accepted for the inaugural SHIPPINGInsight Award, to be presented during the SHIPPINGInsight 2014 Fleet Optimization Conference, Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, 2014 in Stamford, Conn. The award will honor a ship operating…
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) has announced that Kristen Greenaway of Durham, NC will serve as the fifth President of the 49-year old non-profit institution.Current CBMM President Langley Shook announced his retirement in late 2013…
Oregon Iron Works (OIW) and Vigor Industrial (Vigor) today announced the companies are merging to unite their strengths in advanced manufacturing, shipbuilding and ship repair. Under the terms of the merger, OIW will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Vigor Industrial…
General Electric Co Chief Executive Jeff Immelt said on Wednesday that GE is still going to 'work constructively' with the French government on its bid for the power business of Alstom and that he expects the deal to close.GE has encountered resistance to its $16…
U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Peter Neffenger relieved Vice Adm. John Currier as Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard during a change of watch ceremony at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, D.C., Tuesday.Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp presided over the ceremony and U…
Braemar Shipping Services will buy fellow British shipbroker ACM Shipping Group in the latest industry shake-up as players look to grow after years of freight market turmoil.In the biggest deal to date, Braemar, whose businesses include ship broking…
Global chart distributor Nautisk has announced two new appointments to its senior management team. Peter Johan Pran has been appointed Acting Head of Global Sales, whilst Gunnar Aarstad has taken up the position of Acting Head of Global Operations…
The Great Lakes shipping industry is calling on Congress to quickly pass the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) approved by the House/Senate conference committee. The bill contains provisions that will significantly reduce the…
International developer of simulators and virtual training software, Rotterdam-based VSTEP, says it has appointed Joost van Ree as head of sales with responsibility for worldwide sales and growth of the company’s simulator products.Van Ree…
Sir Richard Branson is a last minute addition to the list of speakers at All-Energy 2014. The U.K.’s renewable energy exhibition and conference is being held at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC), May 21-22. Speaking live from his renowned Necker Island base…