From September 22 to October 13, 2014, the NATO Research Vessel Alliance is conducting the Multinational AutoNomy Experiment (MANEX ‘14) along the Ligurian coast to demonstrate the advantages of mapping the seabed using autonomous vehicles.Throughout the experiment…
The speakers representing various companies at next week's SSI Americas ShipConstructor User Conference, October 7-9, 2014 in Mobile, Alabama, demonstrate SSI's philosophy of creating software solutions for the shipbuilding industry that integrate with best of breed applications…
Regional Reporting Inc. (RRI) and Global Risk Evaluations (GREvL) inform of the creation of a joint venture aimed at expanding their marine services offerings. The new company Marine Reporting International Ltd. (MRI) will combine the marine division of GREvL and RRI's UK subsidiary…
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has a longstanding ‘heightened attention’ initiative where surveyors attending on board LR classed ships give increased attention to areas where the most common PSC deficiencies are identified. LR announced it has decided…
Bruce Tomlinson has been appointed as Chief Executive of HR Wallingford.Tomlinson joins HR Wallingford from U.K.-based Fugro EMU, a marine survey and consultancy, where he was Managing Director.With more than 25 years’ experience in the maritime industry…
Many shipping companies use independent experts to conduct comprehensive ship energy surveys which are then used by owners, operators and managers to make better maintenance and operations decisions and improve energy and fuel efficiency. These…
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) informs that it has entered into a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) establishing the policies and procedures regarding the survey and classification of the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF). The agreement…
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) says that to facilitate a wider understanding of the Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) process, its experts recently held a one-day FSA training course. Details as follows:The course was present free of charge…
Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry fell slightly during the time span between March and May. Though, they remain at their second-highest level over the past six years, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey provided by Moore Stephens…
John Wilson, a figure in Asia's marine surveying and consultancy community, has been recruited by Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc. (SCB), managers of the American Club. Wilson will join SCB’s Hong Kong office as director – technical services, Asia…
Douglas Brown, the Managing Director of UTEC StarNet, has been awarded a Fellowship by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in recognition of “significant experience and standing within the construction industry.”Fellowship…
Unique Maritime Group, which is an integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solutions provider, proudly announces that its CEO, Himanshu (Harry) Gandhi has been felicitated with the International Golden Helm Awards 2014 held at Emirates International Maritime Academy (EIMA)…
Having an excellent set of Standard Terms and Conditions (Terms) in your desk drawer or on your website, is all very well, but unless you have incorporated them into your dealings with your client, they will not form part of your legal relationship…
DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) has appointed Tejs Beltov as the new Chief Operating Officer for Europe. Beltov, who joined the company on May 1, 2014, replaces Bill Stamatopoulos who has taken on a new challenge as Group Commercial Director…
PMI Industries, Inc. announces that Sandon Swearingen has joined the company as Account Manager, Technical Sales. Swearingen is primarily responsible for account management for the company's subsea cable hardware, testing laboratory and seismic exploration customers…