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Post-Concordia SOLAS Amendmentss Decided by IMO's MSC

Jul 02, 2013

Amongst many other matters, IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) meeting at the Organization's London HQ for its 92nd session adopted SOLAS amendments, & discussed recommendations arising from the 'Costa Condordia' accident.Passenger drill…

Vessel Ordering Mania – Why?

Jul 01, 2013

The flood of interest in ordering new container vessels is motivated by other factors than supply and demand.The recent surge in new vessel orders at a time of industry-wide overcapacity suggests that market fundamentals are no longer the main driver (see figure)…

MOL Appoints Tim Harrington to Lead MOL Canada

Jul 01, 2013

MOL (America) Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, Tsuyoshi Yoshida, has named Tim Harrington to serve as Vice President, Canada and head the MOL (Canada) Inc. liner organization. Harrington will be responsible for sales, customer service…

TOTE, Carlile Announce New Advancements

Jul 01, 2013

Linda Leary, TOTE Logistics Inc., Vice President, Commercial DevelopmentLinda Leary has accepted the Vice President, Commercial Development position with TOTE Logistics, Inc., Carlile’s parent company. Linda’s new role will be overseeing the Sales and Marketing Department of Carlile…

Chet Morrison Names New Marine Construction GM

Jul 01, 2013

Chet Morrison Contractors recently announced the hiring of industry veteran Michael Brown as General Manager of Marine Construction. Brown has 35 years of experience in the commercial diving industry, most recentlyan eight-year tenure as Vice President and General Manager for EPIC…

Damen PSV Delivered to World Wide Supply

Jul 01, 2013

Damen Shipyards Galati has delivered the World Diamond, the first of six Platform Supply Vessels for Norwegian offshore owner World Wide Supply, built to an entirely new Damen design. The World Diamond was christened by godmother Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Margarita of Romania on June 28…

Dr. Ulrich Dohle New Head of Tognum

Jul 01, 2013

As announced in April, Dr Ulrich Dohle today takes up his new duties as Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Tognum AG. He succeeds Joachim Coers, who has left the company after nine years at his own request. In his new role, Dr Dohle will not only take on the typical duties of a CEO…

Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions Eyes Americas Offshore Opportunities

Jul 01, 2013

The Americas operations of Oslo-headquartered Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions have traditionally focused on two areas; the US cruise sector and the Brazilian offshore market. While its cruise expertise is being maintained, WTS is moving to strengthen its position in offshore and energy…

Caterpillar to Acquire Berg Propulsion

Jul 01, 2013

Caterpillar Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Johan Walter Berg AB, including its core brand of Berg Propulsion, a leading manufacturer of mechanically and electrically driven propulsion systems and marine controls for ships. With the acquisition…

Union Seals Long-term Great Lakes Bulker Contract

Jun 30, 2013

The Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.) and Interlake Steamship Company have successfully reached an agreement on a 12-year contract for 10 bulker vessels on the Great Lakes.Rank and File Members Erik Wlazlo, Jon Hines, Rob Thomas and Kelsey MacDonald were in M…

Egypt Turmoil May Threaten Suez Canal

Jun 30, 2013

Growing turmoil in Egypt is threatening to disrupt shipments through the Suez Canal and increase the costs for shipping lines as Cairo’s cash-strapped government seeks ways of bringing in revenue, reports Arab News citing a Reuters report…

Senate Selects Anthony Foxx as Secretary of Transportation

Jun 28, 2013

The White House issued a statement from President Barack Obama on the unanimous confirmation by the Senate of Anthony Foxx as the next Secretary of Transportation. “I am pleased that the Senate today voted unanimously to confirm Anthony Foxx as the next Secretary of Transportation…

MV Danio Undergoes Much Needed Repairs

Jun 28, 2013

The MV Danio has certainly had some adventures this year. In March she hit both the BBC and the ITV British news channels when she went aground just off the Farne Islands, an environmentally sensitive area just off the coast of Northumberland…

Smart Card Alliance Conveys TWIC Suggestions to USCG

Jun 28, 2013

Limiting the use of Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) smart cards and readers will create significant security vulnerabilities in our maritime infrastructure, the Smart Card Alliance Access Control Council said in comments submitted this week to the U…

Perilous Position for Ports

Jun 28, 2013

Passage of WRDA would increase dredging dollars and alter the nation’s intermodal equation. Maritime stakeholders hold their breath.Deferred dredging and maintenance for domestic ports, harbors and critical waterways means that vessels must carry less cargo…

Logistics News

Baltic Index Up for Third Straight Session

Baltic Index Up for Third Straight Session

Doubling of US Tariffs on India Begin Wednesday

Doubling of US Tariffs on India Begin Wednesday

Port Houston Records Double-Digit Gains in Standout July

Port Houston Records Double-Digit Gains in Standout July

Bristol Harbor Group Welcomes Lauren Kirk

Bristol Harbor Group Welcomes Lauren Kirk

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