Drewry’s latest Dry Bulk Forecaster saw freight rates on most routes declined in 2014’s first quarter as the previous quarter’s tonnage supply crunch eased out. The fourth quarter of 2013 proved to be an exception as rates surged despite modest…
The Netherlands shipbuilding cluster reports successful 2013, positive outlook for 2014The Dutch shipbuilding cluster and maritime suppliers achieved good results in 2013, Netherlands Maritime Technology said. The total annual turnover increased from € 6…
Representatives from the Coast Guard, the state of Wisconsin and the city of Sturgeon Bay will formally honor Surgeon Bay on its recent designation as a “Coast Guard City,” Saturday at 11 a.m.Rear Adm. Fred Midgette, commander of the Coast Guard 9th District…
Crowley Maritime Corporation announced that it has been named one of the “Healthiest Companies in America” by Interactive Health, a leading provider of outcomes-based health management solutions. Out of an eligible 1,400 groups, Crowley was…
A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was today signed by the Chairman of Intertanko , Graham Westgarth, and the President of the Brazilian Maritime Pilots’ Association (CONAPRA) Ricardo Augusto Leite Falcão, and the President of the Brazilian National…
Parmaris has appointed Norman Marshall as Production Manager. The appointment has been made following the rapid expansion of the company which has in the past year significantly increased output and expanded its premises into two new business units…
Hayward also CEO of London-listed oil firm Genel. Source: Hayward will eventually step down from Genel. Genel declines to comment.Glencore Xstrata named Tony Hayward, the ex-BP chief severely criticized for his role in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill…
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) reported first quarter 2014 revenues of $1.59 billion, up 2 percent compared to the same period last year. First quarter diluted earnings per share was $1.81, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.87 in the same period of 2013…
The Miami Seaport Alliance, a group of concerned citizens, community leaders, and port stakeholders who have banded together to oppose a Major League Soccer stadium at PortMiami, says that Florida Senator Gwen Margolis (D-Miami) and 13 additional…
Maritime satellite communications provider Inmarsat says it now connects leisure and fishing vessels with a specially designed broadband service.Accessing weather information and chart updates, keeping in contact with loved ones or simply…
DNV GL inform that they are leading a broad industry collaboration to address structural well integrity.Fatigue loading on subsea wellhead systems from riser and rig motions has been subject to increased attention in recent years. In an…
The National Maritime Education Council (NMEC) informs that Michael S. Torrech, CEO of American Maritime Holdings, a leader in the repair, shipbuilding, and maritime industry, has been named as its new chairman to succeed John Lotshaw of Huntington-Ingalls Shipbuilding…
The Council of the European Union (EU) adopted a regulation amending regulation 1013/2006 on shipments of waste, which lays down requirements for shipments of waste within the EU and between the EU and third countries in order to protect human health and the environment (PE-CO S 69/14…
The Great Lakes Maritime community will honor Former Rep. James Oberstar on Thursday, May 8. All U.S.-flag vessels working the Great Lakes will lower their flags to half-mast in honor of Congressman Oberstar.Also on May 8, at almost the same time funeral services for Congressman James L…
Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga (R) has been named 2014 Great Lakes Legislator of the Year by the largest labor/management coalition representing workers and industries dependent on shipping on America’s Fourth Sea Coast. The award is presented…
