Yesterday in Malmö, Sweden, the Korean Shipowners’ Association (KSA) made a donation of $50,000 to the World Maritime University. The donation was handed over by KSA chairman, Youn-jae Lee, at a ceremony attended by Cleopatra Doumibia-Henry…
Alastair Marsh, current CFO at the Lloyd’s Register Group Ltd. (LR), has been appointed as the successor to CEO Richard Sadler who has decided to step down at the end of 2015. Sadler will pass the CEO role to Marsh on October 1, 2015 and…
Maritime services provider V.Group has appointed Sheila Armstrong to the newly created position, head of communications. Based in the company’s V.Ships office in Glasgow, Armstrong will report directly to Executive Director, Bob Bishop.…
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) promoted Megan Bel Miller to Vice President for Government and Political Affairs to lead its Congressional relations and Political Action Committee. Megan joined the NOIA staff in May 2013 as Senior Director…
Thomas P. Ostebo will join Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer, effective July 6, 2015. Selected by CLIA’s global executive committee following the departure of Christine Duffy on January 31…
Three U.S. Navy ships, two U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) cutters, and four U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Yard Patrol boats have arrived in the New York Harbor to participate in the 2015 Fleet Week New York Parade of Ships. Participating ships include the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17)…
Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Ltd. (LRQA) has appointed Ashley Jackaman to the role Head of Pricing. Joining from the thomson local group, Jackaman has experience in pricing management and pricing development within energy, marine and digital media…
Recent changes to EU fishing and seafood legislation means that the financing of fishing operations reliant on overexploited stocks, or the use of destructive or unselective methods will prove a high risk to investors, Greenpeace warned today…
On May 18th, 2015, the Damen-built ART 80-32 Hybrid RotortugRT Evolution was named at the Greenwich Ship Tier in London during the cocktail reception of ‘Tugnology Conference’.Mrs Elizabeth Brunton-Reed, spouse of The ABR Company’s Chairman Mr Allan Brunton-Reed…
Pettit Marine Paint, leading manufacturer of high performance marine coatings, announced today its most advanced premium epoxy primer yet, Pettit Protect with Mica Shield Technology. A heavy-duty, two-component, epoxy coating, Pettit Protect…
The €2 million five-year EU-PolarNet programme brings together 22 of Europe’s internationally-respected multi-disciplinary research institutions to develop and deliver an integrated European polar research programme that is supported by access to first-class operational polar infrastructures…
AVEVA establishes long-term partnership with Aker Solutions for the use of AVEVA Everything3D as a core part of the company’s strategic design platformCambridge, UK: AVEVA today announced that it has entered a multiyear agreement with Aker Solutions for AVEVA Everything3D (AVEVA E3D™)…
MacGregor (GBR) Ltd has established a new relationship with Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen by providing work placements that support the career development of graduates.The Aberdeen office of MacGregor's Global Lifecycle Support…
Austal launched the recently christened USNS Brunswick (JHSV 6) at its manufacturing facility in Mobile, Ala.With the 338-foot Joint High Speed Vessel entering the water for the first time, the ship will undergo final outfitting and testing before sea trials and delivery to the U…
Liquefied Natural Gas Limited announced the placement of 40 million fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of LNGL, which has raised A$174 million before costs (Placement). Use of Proceeds The proceeds of the Placement will be…
