General Electric Co Chief Executive Jeff Immelt said on Wednesday that GE is still going to 'work constructively' with the French government on its bid for the power business of Alstom and that he expects the deal to close.GE has encountered resistance to its $16…
The IP-MobileCast content delivery service developed by KVH Industries, Inc., for its mini-VSAT Broadband satellite network is now live, constituting a maritime industry first that will enable seafarers in the middle of the ocean to have affordable access to daily digital newspapers…
Love it or hate it, social media is part of modern life – and in the wrong hands, it can even be dangerous.The use of social media as a business tool and how to avoid the pitfalls will be the subject of a half day workshop due to be held during popular Maritime…
DNV GL announced the release of its new Navigator Port 2 software, an overhaul of DNV Navigator. According to DNV GL, the upgraded port clearance software aims to achieve a new level of usability, with a new and intuitive structure and interface…
Inmarsat Maritime President Frank Coles said the efficiency gains of the “Maritime Industrial Internet” are at hand, if only shipowners can grasp the potential for competitive advantage.The first satellite in the Global Xpress fleet will complete all of its testing by July of this year…
The U.S. Coast Guard, along with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will hold nationwide public discussions on navigational aid technology and how it will affect the future of America's waterways…
Inmarsat has signed an agreement with Telemar SpA, appointing the specialized managed satellite services provider as a Value Added Reseller (VAR) for Global Xpress, serving the Government market in Europe.Andy Start, President, Inmarsat Global Government Services…
This week the Maersk Group launches a computer game and teaching materials about oil exploration and oil production for Danish secondary schools, technical colleges and higher preparatory examination courses. The materials are available free of charge…
The Maritime Simulation Institute in Middletown, Rhode Island is developing a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering safety training course. The first session, which is expected to begin in June, will be for New Orleans-based Harvey Gulf International Marine…
KVH Industries, Inc., announced today that Anneley Pickles has joined the company as Head of Business Development for the Crewtoo social network, the online network dedicated to seafarers. One of her first priorities is overseeing Crewtoo Jobs…
KVH provides and Harvey Gulf employs possibly the most sophisticated on-board SATCOM and related service package on the water. That’s no accident. If quality service, high tech hardware and quality personnel are the common bonds shared…
Dron & Dickson, specialists in design, supply and maintenance of hazardous area electrical equipment, has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Lenny Collins as HSEQ manager and Bruce McHattie as U.K. wholesales operations manager…
The latest Hollywood blockbusters will soon be available to commercial shipping companies across the world, delivered directly to vessels at sea via Inmarsat’s global satellite network. Inmarsat, the provider of global mobile satellite communications services…
ACR Electronics announced the promotion of Gerald Angeli to President and General Manager. In his new position, Gerald oversees the manufacturing of ACR and ARTEX products, which are sold and distributed globally. His responsibilities have also…
Licensing and rights management industry executive will optimize the entertainment content offerings for KVH’s upcoming IP-MobileCast content delivery serviceKVH Industries, Inc. announced today that Candice Pascal has joined KVH as Vice President…
