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Horizon Lines Names Rodriguez as Vice President

Oct 16, 2011

Horizon Lines has announced that Joe Rodriguez has been named Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Eastern Region, for the company's Horizon Lines, LLC operating subsidiary. Mr. Rodriguez will oversee all sales activity, pricing and marketing…

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement Chooses eCommerce Solution

Oct 13, 2011

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, a global leader in Shipmanagement, has in collaboration with WSS chosen MarineLink eCommerce for its SDCs globally. Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement manages a fleet of more than 650 vessels out of which over 300 vessels are under full management…

USMMA Superintendent Departing Kings Point

Oct 12, 2011

RADM Greene to assume post at National Defense University. In a move that has yet to be officially posted, Department Of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has reassigned Rear Admiral Philip H. Greene to a position at the National Defense University…

NNS Hosts Susan Ford Bales for Aircraft Carrier Update

Oct 11, 2011

Huntington Ingalls Industries said that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division hosted a visit by Susan Ford Bales, daughter of the late President Gerald R. Ford and sponsor of his namesake ship. Bales received a briefing on Gerald R…

Former Seafarers Encourage Youth

Oct 11, 2011

A group of former seafarers encouraged youngsters to consider important professions in the Royal and Merchant Navy, on World Maritime Day on Friday 30 September.Residents at the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, a Surrey based home which provides…

WASSP Appoints New General Manager

Oct 10, 2011

WASSP Ltd has announced the expansion of the company’s senior management with the appointment of Ian McDonald as General Manager. The role is a newly created position and will see Mr McDonald overseeing WASSP’s international sales & marketing strategy for their multibeam sonar products…

New MD for Hallin’s West Division

Oct 07, 2011

Hallin Marine, a Superior Energy Services Company, has appointed a new managing director for its West Division as it grows the capability and assets of its Aberdeen-based operation. Hallin has promoted Giovanni Corbetta to the Managing Director’s…

Comark Names Smudin as Director of Sales

Oct 07, 2011

Comark Corporation said that Rick Smudin joined Comark as the Director of Military and Marine Sales. Smudin is responsible for all aspects of Military and Marine sales, globally. Smudin brings 20 years of technical sales experience in the computer hardware…

Schottel Expands in the Middle East

Oct 07, 2011

Andrew Bull was appointed managing director of SCHOTTEL Middle East FZE in Dubai. He is responsible for all sales and service activities in the Middle East region. Bull is a Sales, Business Development and Operations Professional with 22 years in the marine industry…

Offshore O&G Fuels Workboat Growth in Middle East

Oct 05, 2011

Middle East Workboats 2011 opens on optimistic note - 58 new OSVs required to support recent oil and gas contracts worth $10b  The maritime commercial climate in the Middle East is in buoyant mood, especially for the workboats sector, as investment…

Teignbridge Propellers to Set Up Shop in Dubai

Oct 04, 2011

UK’s Teignbridge Propellers score Middle East first with launch of new manufacturing arm; targets Africa, Asia and the Arab world In a first for the region, UK-headquartered Teignbridge Propellers International today unveiled plans to establish…

Michael Else & Company Launch New Insurance Cover

Oct 03, 2011

Michael Else & Company, manager of the Charterers P&I Club and Transmarine, has launched a new product to provide innovative insurance solutions worldwide for small and medium-sized multimodal transport operators and shipping intermediaries such as freight forwarders…

Anderson, Golonka Awarded 2010 Crowley Trophies

Oct 03, 2011

Join Exclusive Group of Recipients of Crowley's Highest Honor    Ketra Anderson, director of Crowley Maritime Corporation's Safety, Security, Quality and Environmental (SSQE) team, and Mike Golonka, general manager of ship management, were awarded 2010 Thomas Crowley trophies…

The Underwater Centre Wins Top Award At Inaugural Ceremony

Sep 30, 2011

The Underwater Centre has picked up a top award at the inaugural Energy North Awards Ceremony held in Inverness, Thursday, September 29.The Centre triumphed in the Best Oil and Gas Industry Service Supplier category. The Best Oil and Gas Industry…

STX Marine Promotes Carroll

Sep 30, 2011

STX Marine Inc. announced that Mike Carroll has been promoted to the position of Vice President – Operations for the Houston office.  He has been with the company for 10 years and has been instrumental in expanding the capabilities and profile…

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