David Matsuda, the U.S. Maritime Administrator, announced that he is stepping down. In a statement released by Marad spokesperson Kim Strong, Matsuda's career highlights and accomplishments were also listed. The statement reads as follows: 'Matsuda…
Chief Technology Officer, Prith Banerjee, who joined ABB in 2012, has decided to leave ABB for family reasons. Banerjee, located in Switzerland, will be relocating to the United States where he will be taking another position outside the company…
The July / August 2013 edition of Marine Technology Reporter will once again feature the MTR100, profiles of 100 leading companies in the global subsea sector. This editorial feature is free, but you must apply to be considered.Deadline for the MTR100 2013 is MAY 31…
ABB Chief Executive Officer Joe Hogan has decided to leave ABB for private reasons.A date for his departure has not yet been decided, says the company, and Hogan will continue to lead ABB until a successor is announced as he is committed to a smooth transition…
Representatives from U.S.-flag maritime labor and industry work the halls of Capitol Hill together to promote their cause.The delegation came to promote various issues affecting those who work, sail, build and operate American vessels as well as nation’s harbors…
U.K. Shipping minister says he is committed to putting the £31.7-billion shipping industry center-stage.Stephen Hammond, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, speaking at a Maritime London/Shipping Professional Network London event underlined the government’s commitment to the U…
Academy demands that Alumni Association immediately vacate premises; court orders parties to work out details by end of business of Friday, May 10th. The eviction of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association has been affirmed by a Long Island federal court…
With North American Occupational Health and Safety (NAOSH) week well underway across the continent, Seaspan welcomed Walter Gretzky to its Vancouver Shipyards to underscore the importance of health and safety in the workplace. Hockey’s most…
A finance lawyer with a focus in the transportation industry, Brian P. Devine, joins the New York office of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P as partner.“Brian’s experience in shipping will increase the capabilities of our maritime practice,” said Thomas W…
During North American Occupational Health and Safety (NAOSH) week Seaspan welcomed Walter Gretzky on a tour of its Vancouver Shipyards.For those not in the know, Walter Gretzky, is a Canadian who is best known as the father of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky…
Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding's 'HealthWaves' wellness program host the sixth annual 5K fun run.The 5K is a fun event that encourages families, friends and co-workers to get out and do something active together,' said Brady Goggin…
Jesper Praestensgaard, responsible for Global Markets & Global Accounts is to leave the company in June 2013.Hapag-Lloyd announce that the executive board member will be leaving the Company at his own request in June in order to take on new challenges…
Northrop Grumman Corporation will appoint Andrew Tyler chief executive for the United Kingdom and Europe, effective July 1, 2013.In this new position, Tyler will play a leading role in supporting the company's current programmers, developing…
The Panama Canal has been nominated for the 2013 Prince of Asturias Award by the Spanish Ambassador.The Prince of Asturias Award is an annual prize presented by the Prince of Asturias Foundation to promote and reward scientific, technical…
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division recently dedicated its 11th Habitat for Humanity house in Hampton.NNS has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg since 2002 to build homes for families in Hampton Roads…