RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, a single source intermodal, distribution and logistics services company, announced the appointment of Rick Longerbeam as terminal manager for RoadOne IntermodaLogistics’ Norfolk, Virginia location. Rick will lead…
One Rickshaw, one TV presenter, five young people and 700 miles to raise funds for BBC Children in Need. The One Show’s Alex Jones will be passing through the P&O Ferries terminal and Port of Larne this Friday, November 8, as part of the show’s Rickshaw Challenge for BBC Children In Need…
Topaz Marine Engineering, a regional marine repair service provider and boat builder, announced the appointment of Geoff Taylor as its new Managing Director.Geoff joins the company following a period as an independent marine consultant.…
A study by the International Criminal Police Organization, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and World Bank attempts to understand the illicit financial flows from pirate activities off the Horn of Africa. The study focused on: Djibouti…
If you are a recreational boater, fisherman, or another member of the maritime community, NOAA's Office of Coast Survey wants to pick your brain about the 'magenta line,' which historically depicted the recommended route for the Intracoastal Waterway Route (IWR) on NOAA nautical charts…
Based on both the results of its own independent investigation as well as the deliberations of the third meeting of the Committee on Large Container Ship Safety held on 28 October 2013, the ClassNK Casualty Investigation Team has released preliminary…
Intrepid trekkers – Jess Kramer, Sarah Ryan, Nicky Davenport and Sandra Corrigan have just arrived home from a trip of a lifetime. All four Bibby Ship Management (BSM) Isle of Man employees took part in the Bibby Line Group ‘Giving Something Back’ Dalai Lama Trek in India…
A/S Dan-Bunkering Ltd. announced that as from September 23, 2013, Jesper Wendel Thomsen has been employed as Bunker Trader in Dan-Bunkering’s Copenhagen office. Jesper has spent 12 years working for a leading Danish shipping company; including postings in Tanzania and the US.
The Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA) announces its official endorsement of Congressman Frank LoBiondo for the 2014 congressional election cycle, commenting as follows:Congressman LoBiondo has consistently demonstrated his steadfast support for the men and women of the U…
Swire Oilfield Services, a global provider of cargo carrying solutions, modular systems, offshore aviation services and fluid management, has appointed Bob Smith as its new head of operations for the U.K.Mr. Smith will oversee all operational activity of the U…
The most thorough analysis of the North Sea oil and gas skills landscape ever undertaken will commence next week with nine of the U.K.’s leading energy, business and skills organizations involved. The major study is the first to examine in depth…
Lea Bogatch-Genossar, ZIM's Americas, Canada and Caribbean Area President, has been named Person of the Year by the New York/ New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association. Ms. Bogatch-Genossar will be honored at the 97th annual association dinner on January 22…
WEG Electric announced investments of $345 million over the next five years for the expansion and increased production in both Mexico and China.The existing manufacturing complex in Mexico will benefit from expanded production capacity as well as increased vertical integration…
The hours of operation for the National Maritime Center Customer Service Center (CSC) are changing, effective Friday, November 1, 21013.The CSC’s new hours, excluding Federal Holidays, will be Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m.EST to 6:00p…
Alan Olivier was elected Chairman and President of the UK P&I Club at their board meeting in Bermuda on October 28. He succeeds Dino Caroussis who has retired from the board.Mr. Olivier, 53, Chief Executive Officer of Grindrod Limited, became…
