Marc La Monte - 1963-2013 Heidmar reported the unexpected passing of Marc La Monte of Wilton, Connecticut.Mr. La Monte passed away while on a business flight in Europe on the morning of October 14th.La Monte was a widely respected member of the international shipping industry for 27 years…
Tundra Maritime Defense Services (MDS) has completed Stage 1 of the ISO/PAS 28007 process in collaboration with Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA). Already SAMI Stage 1 and ISO 9001 certified, Tundra MDS have now incorporated a Security…
Brooke Ricketts of Centreville, Md. has joined the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, Md. as a shipwright apprentice. Rickett’s apprenticeship begins with restoration work on the historic skipjack Rosie Parks. Ricketts…
Northrop Grumman Corporation has appointed Maureen Del Duca vice president and deputy general counsel, Litigation and Investigations, effective immediately.In this role, Del Duca will be responsible for leading and managing the company's top quality internal team…
The Chief Executive Officer of Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is leaving his position after six years leading the organization. Guy Platten, who was appointed to CMAL in August 2007 at its inception, is leaving to take up a role with the U…
The first superyacht inspired sculpture designed by Tim Heywood has sold just days after it was displayed and signed on the Yachting Pages stand at Monaco Yacht Show. Marek Landa, managing director of Crystal Caviar contacted Yachting pages and the Superyacht Owners’ Guide announcing the sale…
FMC Chairman Mario Cordero and Commissioner William P. Doyle met recently with Acting Maritime Administrator Paul “Chip” Jaenechin. Topics of discussion included: U.S. – China Transportation Forum, Proposed P 3 Alliance, SISI Briefing, U.S.-flag International Fleet…
Superyacht destination Marina Port Vell (MPV), Barcelona, Spain, was the sponsor of the recent Pinmar Golf Tournament, played from October 9-11, 2013, in Mallorca.Marina Port Vell, Barcelona, already a popular yachting destination, is undergoing a transformation…
The I-94 West Chamber of Commerce recently honored Jet Edge Sales & Marketing Assistant Jaimie Larson as its 2013 Chamber Ambassador of the Year. Larson, who performs a wide range of sales and marketing duties for the St. Michael, Minnesota-based waterjet systems manufacturer…
Independent panel selects product based on innovation, benefit to boaters, practicality and value. Raymarine took top honors at the 2013 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) International Marine Electronics Conference & Expo…
Dockwise, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been awarded the contract to load and transport the lifted 'Costa Concordia' wreck from Isola del Giglio onboard the 'Dockwise Vanguard'. The contract was awarded by Costa Crociere S…
Blount Boats completed the 85’ Fire Islander in September 2013. The 382-passenger, 2 deck, all aluminum commuter boat will operate between Bay Shore Long Island and Fire Island on Great South Bay, Long Island, New York. The triple screw…
Marine crewing leader one of the first to achieve accreditation, continuing tradition for best-practice employment.C-MAR Group has become one of the earliest signatories of the Maritime Labor Convention. Having come into force in August 2013…
Shipyards along the coast of Louisiana have been turning out high-speed aluminum crew boats for several decades now. While ever larger and faster new vessels are being launched, many of the smaller older vessels continue to give good service in other waters…
Seasoned shipping and corporate finance lawyer, Brad Berman, joins the global legal practice of Norton Rose Fulbright’s US member firm as a partner based in the New York Office.Brad Berman focuses his practice on maritime and corporate finance…
