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Young Designer of the Year Oceanco Yard Tour

Jan 17, 2014

Oceanco sponsored the Showboats Design Awards “Young Designer of the Year Award,” which was presented to Stefano Inglese during a ceremony hosted in the prestigious Monaco Opera House the June 21, 2013.Oceanco said it places great importance…

Bishop to Address SUNY Maritime Commencement

Jan 16, 2014

Congressman Tim Bishop will deliver the commencement address when SUNY Maritime graduates its mid-year class Friday, January 31.Maritime’s President, Dr. Michael Cappeto, said, “Congressman Bishop is a friend of higher education, transportation…

Wells, Georgiopoulos to Keynote HACC/NACC Ship Conference

Jan 15, 2014

The conference committee of the 20th annual Hellenic-American and Norwegian-American Chambers of Commerce conference, often called the New York Shipping Conference, announced today the luncheon keynote speakers will be and George Wells of Cargill and Peter Georgiopoulos…

Nordic American Tankers CEO: Market is Improving

Jan 10, 2014

Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) issued a letter to shareholders from the company’s chairman and CEO, Herbjorn Hansson, noting improved market conditions for NAT’s Suezmax tankers.In a December 10, 2013 letter to shareholders, Hansson…

Philippine Coast Guard Chief Appointed Vice Admiral

Jan 10, 2014

President Aquino has promoted Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Rear Admiral Rodolfo Isorena to the rank of Vice Admiral (VADM).PCG spokesman Commander Armando Balilo said Aquino approved and signed Isorena’s promotion last January 3…

Ports Wager Seafood over NFL Showdown

Jan 08, 2014

Port of New Orleans President and CEO Gary LaGrange issued a challenge to Port of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani three days ahead of the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks NFC Divisional Playoff game. The Port of New Orleans, in conjunction with the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board…

Casey, Whitfield Granted WCI Leadership Service Awards

Jan 07, 2014

U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Congressman Ed Whitfield (R-Ky.) will receive the 13th Annual Waterways Council, Inc. Leadership Service Awards on Wednesday evening, February 12, 2014 at the St. Regis Hotel in Washington, D.C. Senator…

New York Shipping Conference Adds Speakers

Jan 07, 2014

Examining areas of change and growth in shipping is the focus of the 20th annual Hellenic-American and Norwegian-American Chambers of Commerce conference, often called the New York Shipping Conference.  Entitled “Today’s Vision- Tomorrow’s Reality”…

Carpenter Promoted AWO Executive Vice President

Jan 06, 2014

The American Waterways Operators, the national trade association for the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, announced that Jennifer Carpenter, AWO’s Senior Vice President – National Advocacy, has been promoted to the new position of Executive Vice President…

Lynch Takes Helm of NOAA’s Atlantic Fleet

Jan 02, 2014

NOAA Capt. Anne K. Lynch has assumed command of the agency's Marine Operations Center-Atlantic in Norfolk, Va., which manages the day-to-day operations of the nine research and survey ships in NOAA's Atlantic fleet.Each year these ships…

New England Ropes Co-Founder Passes Away

Jan 02, 2014

New England Ropes, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the TEUFELBERGER Group, said that the company’s original co- founder, Herb Repass, passed away recently in Vero Beach Florida.Repass co-founded New England Ropes, Inc. in New Bedford, Mass…

WTS Congratulates de Blasio on Trottenberg Appointment

Jan 02, 2014

WTS International, the association for the global advancement of women in transportation, congratulated Bill de Blasio, New York City’s new mayor, on his choice of Polly Trottenberg for DOT Commissioner. Trottenberg, who is leaving her post as Under Secretary for Policy at the U…

Life at Sea in Container Ships Extraordinay Says New Book

Jan 01, 2014

Author Horatio Clare joined two container ships for voyages that led to the recent publication of his book 'Down To The Sea In Ships: Of Ageless Oceans and Modern Men', available from Amazon for Kindle, or as a hardback. Amazon introduce the book as follows:For millennia…

Titanic ll Project Signs Up Original Survivor's Grandson

Dec 23, 2013

Blue Star Line say that Phiip Littlejohn has joined the Titanic Advisory Board: he is the grandson of Alexander James Littlejohn, 1st Class Steward 'RMS Titanic'. Alexander Littlejohn survived the sinking after being ordered to row Lifeboat 13…

Easy Appointed Port of Melbourne CEO

Dec 23, 2013

The Australian State of Victoria's Minister for Ports informs that Nick Easy has been appointed as CEO of the Port of Melbourne Corporation.Port of Melbourne Corporation Chairman Mark Birrell said that the Port of Melbourne Board undertook…

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