CWind, a provider of integrated services to the offshore wind industry, announced the appointment of Kurt E. Thomsen to lead its global sales team.Kurt, who was a major influence in the development of the crane ship concept, was one of the…
The McMurdo Group today announced the appointment of Randel Maestre as Vice President of Sales for the Americas to lead the company’s expansion into one of the world’s major search and rescue regions.Maestre will be responsible for implementing…
The Ferguson Group announces that it has been acquired by Brambles Limited for an enterprise value of £320 million.Brambles Limited is a supply-chain logistics company operating in more than 50 countries, primarily through the CHEP and IFCO brands…
Oil Pollution and environmental technology company Vikoma International Limited has appointed Karen Lucas as its new General Manager and Director. Lucas is to take on the role and lead Vikoma’s day-to-day operations alongside the Vikoma Board…
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has a longstanding ‘heightened attention’ initiative where surveyors attending on board LR classed ships give increased attention to areas where the most common PSC deficiencies are identified. LR announced it has decided…
Mill Log Equipment Company DBA Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic, Twin Disc’s newest full service Distributor, has announced the hiring of Ken Cotte as the Territory Manager for the central Mid-Atlantic States to include the state of Virginia, and the Outer Banks…
ABS has announced the launch of its Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) Selection Service to assist designers, shipyards, owners and operators in selecting the solution suited to the unique needs of each vessel.'As the maritime industry…
Acorn International, an environmental and social risk management service provider, has appointed Michael Oxman as partner within its Houston office. In this role, Oxman will be the cornerstone in taking Acorn International to a new level…
Damen announces strategic partnership agreements with three major Ballast Water Treatment System suppliers; shipping industry to benefit from Damen Global One Stop Ballast Water Treatment Retrofit ServiceDamen Shipyards announced it has…
Decade long, and ongoing, research program has developed a clearer understanding of the forces imposed on ship structures. Lloyd’s Register’s updated Containership Rules came into effect in July 2014 and these new rules are supported by…
To justify design and production requirements, CAPEX investment and operational planning, LR’s Gas Fuelled Readiness (GR) notation, with levels A, S, T, P and E (M, A, B and I), gives real meaning to options for ‘gas readiness’ In response…
Through water communication and positioning technology company, Nautronix, announced a new appointment within its sales team. Experienced Business Development Manager, Thomas McCudden has been appointed as the company’s Global Sales Manager…
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) released a comprehensive study examining the options for liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering and the necessary infrastructure, safety, regulatory, and training factors of each in supplying LNG to ships as a propulsion fuel in the maritime sector…
Examining Causes, Impact on Stakeholders and Exploring Possible SolutionsFederal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle will host a forum regarding U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Northeast port congestion on October 1, 2014 at the World Trade Center in Baltimore's Inner Harbor…
More than 600,000 electric customers in Michigan and Illinois lost power at the height of storms that brought heavy winds and lightning, ripping up trees, downing power lines and leaving at least two people dead, officials said on Saturday…
