Ship and crew managers have welcomed the ratification of the Maritime Labor Convention 2006 which is set to protect the rights of millions of seafarers when it comes into force in August next year. “Establishing minimum standards for the…
Steve Kartsaklis has been working on engines for 25 years. He has stayed on in the industry because making engines work is part of his very being. His passion for the trade and satisfaction in a job well done was what he was looking for…
Retired Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Philip H. Greene, Jr., has been named vice president of TOTE, Inc. Greene will join TOTE, Inc. in early September 2012, leading efforts to further serve government and military accounts in the organization’s maritime…
With just a fraction of the maritime workforce younger than 25 years of age, the industry looks to garner more interest for jobs up for grabs as the nation's largest port for imports anticipates an overwhelming amount of traffic. Industry…
Signed letter of intent lays the groundwork for collaboration on educational, outreach activities related to shipbuilding, offshore and marine engineering. ABS has signed a letter of intent for cooperative research and development projects…
Capt. Jeffrey Monroe, MM, Chairman of the United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s National Maritime Security Advisory Committee, and former Chairman of the US Coast Guard’s National Maritime Safety Advisory Council, completed…
The new center aims to promote education, research and policy innovation on contemporary challenges to America’s maritime interests.The center’s primary mission is to promote interdisciplinary research and scholarship across maritime policy communities and academic disciplines…
Upcoming Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific Conference organizers announce travel agent training program at Singapore conference.Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific – conference and trade show focusing on the emerging Asia–Pacific cruise industry — announce…
Part of Austal’s growing talent pool – 3,000 and counting. Austal USA honored 15 graduates of Austal’s cutting-edge four-year apprenticeship program yesterday at a ceremony held in the new Office Complex Multi-Use Room. This was recently…
Braemar (Incorporating The Salvage Association) has announced that the next of its popular programme of Port and Shipyard Familiarisation courses will be run in conjunction with the U35 Marine Insurance Group.Providing a practical insight into port operations…
Nearly 300 new Ingalls Shipbuilding employees receive a right royal welcome into the workforce. The new employees were welcomed by Governor Phil Bryant, Ingalls Shipbuilding President Irwin Edenzon and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College…
DNV’s summer students present results of work to develop a realistic concept for a year-round Arctic oil spill response system.The Norwegian students' project included requirements for people, vessels and equipment.DNV’s summer project is…
ASA and NAMEPA announce marine sciences project awards competition for high schools, colleges, and academies. The Education Committees of the American Salvage Association (ASA) together with the North American Marine Environmental Protection…
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee to meet on September 11, 2012 at USCG Headquarters. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. SUMMARY: The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) will meet in Washington…
Congressman Duncan Hunter Meets with Skye Maritime on the Challenges Facing the U.S. Private Maritime Security Industry. Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA), a Marine combat veteran and member for the House Armed Services Committee, met with senior executives at Skye Maritime…
