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North P&I Encourages Use of Seagulls' Crew Evaluation System

Apr 19, 2017

North P&I Club is encouraging its ship owner members to consider the crew evaluation and benchmarking service offered by Seagull Maritime AS through an exclusive partnership between the two organizations. The initiative is part of North's campaign to support its members in their aim to attract…

Abu Dhabi Ports, Jaheziya Provide Maritime Courses

Apr 16, 2017

Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of the Emirate's commercial and community ports, as well as Khalifa Industrial Zone, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Jaheziya, the brand name for Tawazun’s Safety, Security and Disaster Management City…

SUNY Maritime to Award Frangou with Honorary Doctorate

Apr 12, 2017

SUNY Maritime College will recognize one of the most prominent women in the maritime industry with an honorary doctorate during its May 2017 commencement. Angeliki Frangou, chairman and CEO of the Navios Group, will receive an honorary Doctor…

Cape Town Hosts Nautical Institute Command Seminar

Apr 10, 2017

The second in The Nautical Institute’s 2017 series of Command Seminars continues to focus on Navigation Accidents and their Causes, a topic that is receiving considerable attention in the industry. The seminar began today in Cape Town, South Africa…

MISC Signs up Entire LNG Fleet for ECDIS Training

Apr 10, 2017

MISC Berhad has chosen eMaritime Group's ACAT online courses as its ECDIS type specific continuous personal development training solution. The agreement has enabled MISC to sign up its entire fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers while…

IMCA to Hold Marine Seminar in the Netherlands

Apr 10, 2017

‘Practical Vessel Assurance for Safe & Efficient Operations’ is the theme of a two-day Marine Seminar to be held by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) on Wednesday 14 and Thursday, June 15, at the Novotel Amsterdam Schiphol…

Training Program Focuses on Crew Health

Apr 10, 2017

Videotel, part of KVH Industries, has produced a series of 10 programs with accompanying workbooks that explore the many aspects of crew health onboard. The “Healthy Living at Sea” series highlights many important areas, including the benefit of eating a balanced diet…

IAMPE Certifies Port Professionals

Apr 10, 2017

The International Association of Maritime and Port Professionals (IAMPE) said its latest two classes of maritime professionals have completed the IAMPE Professional Management Certification Program. The program provides a recognized industry…

Women Studying Transportation Get WTS Awards

Apr 05, 2017

WTS International, the association dedicated to attracting, sustaining, connecting and advancing the professional careers of women in transportation, has announced the selection of the winners of its six scholarships for 2017.  Each of the…

The Institute Increases Access to Resources in China

Apr 04, 2017

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (The Institute) has signed a strategic agreement with China's Ministry of Transport & Shanghai International Shipping Center to expand the delivery of its professional education services.It promotes co…

Nor-Shipping names Four Young Entrepreneur Finalists

Apr 03, 2017

Nor-Shipping has revealed the shortlist for its coveted Young Entrepreneur Award 2017, with the final four nominees championing innovations with the potential to transform key areas within the global maritime industry.The award, a joint initiative with YoungShip…

Simulation: CSMART

Mar 31, 2017

CSMART, Center of Simulator Maritime TrainingThe Arison Maritime CenterZeeduinweg 91361 BG Almere, The Netherlands Web: www.csmartalmere.comWhile much of the maritime world slumps, the cruise sector is enjoying its most vibrant growth in a generation…

MOL Safety Conference 2017 Held in Four Cities

Mar 30, 2017

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has announced that from late February through late March, the company held MOL Safety Conference 2017 programs, targeting MOL Group seafarers, in four locations worldwide. The cities were Split (Croatia), Mumbai (India)…

ABS' Wiernicki Receives Vanderbilt Alumni Award

Mar 30, 2017

ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has been inducted to the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni and also named to the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering’s Board of Visitors…

Simulation: Maritime Professional Training

Mar 29, 2017

Maritime Professional Training1915 S Andrews Ave.,Ft Lauderdale FL 33316 USA Tel: (954) 525-1014 Web: www.mptusa.com COO: Captain Ted Morley In South Florida sits MPT, one of the most prolific and progressive maritime training facilities…

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