The fifth annual Iron Ore and Coal World Shipping Summit will take place on October 1 in Athens, Greece.The conference will focus on the maritime transportation of iron ore and coal, making an attempt to forecast the trends of global economy…
The future dry cargo vessel must be able to adjust quickly to changing transportation needs. The Finnish industrial production structure is anticipated to change and therefore maritime transportation ought to be tighter integrated to production chains…
The Shipowners’ P&I Club added two new booklets to its range of loss prevention publications for the guidance of vessel owners and their crews: “Tides” and “Towards Effective Navigation.”The club’s publications highlight best practice, good…
Resolve Marine Group, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has agreed to acquire Magone Marine Services of Western Alaska. The result, say Resolve, will be a greatly expanded, emergency response and marine services company that combines the…
As part of President Obama’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Tommy P. Beaudreau announced that BOEM will hold a lease sale…
Brian Salerno was sworn in on August 26 as the Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.Salerno retired as a Vice Admiral in the U.S. Coast Guard in 2012, after more than 36 years of active duty service. He is the third Director in BSEE's history…
U.S. Senator David Vitter, the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, joined industry and Louisiana transportation officials here today for the release of a new economic impact report detailing the benefits…
The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) has awarded ERISS Corporation the funds to work with The Maritime Alliance on a study that will articulate the impact of the ocean observation sector in the U.S.“IOOS data and information…
Coast Guard Sector Anchorage personnel along with federal, state, local, tribal partners and industry representatives conducted mutual aid drills in Anchorage and Deadhorse, Wednesday.During the drill, participants tested their ability to establish a Unified Command…
Recruitment company Faststream has announced the appointment of a new director. Jason Tay has been promoted to director level in the Group’s Singapore base in recognition of his progression and contribution to the business, the company said…
Coastline Surveys announced it has been awarded ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System Accreditation to cover their full service provision in the riverine, coastal and offshore sectors.Coastline Surveys said it is dedicated to maintaining…
The Port of Long Beach has cut diesel particulates by 81 percent since 2005, according to an analysis just released.The results for 2012 mark six straight years of improving air quality in the harbor area thanks to the Port's focused efforts to reduce air pollution caused by goods movement…
A Galveston-based firefighting team was dispatched to an oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico. According to the USCG, the unmanned platform was believed to be the casualty of a lightning strike in the early morning hours, 18 August…
Pellerin Energy Group (PEG), a leading, integrated service provider for the oil and gas industry has named Benjamin Potier as director of business development within its Water Solutions business unit, announced President Joshua Pellerin.Based in Broussard…
NOIA President Randall Luthi today issued the following statement applauding the selection of Vice Admiral Brian Salerno as the next Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement:“I applaud Secretary Jewell’s selection of…
