Robert Allan Ltd. has designed a new generation of more capable High Endurance Self-righting Search & Rescue Lifeboats for the Canadian Coast Guard.This new design was developed from the successful similar vessels known as the “Severn” Class…
Some 1,600 metric tonnes of fuel oil and 2,400 containers onboard the 'MOL Comfort' sank to the ocean floor when the remaining forward part of the container ship sank.'There is an oil film at the site, but no large volume of oil leakage has…
A BBC TV documentary screened recently, featured The Mission to Seafarers' Anglican chaplain, the Revd Colin Still, as he travels around the globe aboard Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' flagship 'Balmoral''s 112-night 'World Cruise', giving advice…
The Global Oil & Gas Workforce Survey, recently released by Oilcareers.com, outlines expectations for hires and pay rates in the oil and gas industry and emphasizes that heightened safety concerns, economic instability and a strong oil price…
A Change of Command Ceremony was held at Reservation Point aboard Base San Pedro, Wednesday for the Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Los Angeles-Long Beach (MSST LA-LB). During the ceremony Lt. Cmdr. Taylor Lam assumed the duties…
The ILO Maritime Labor Convention will enter into force on 20 August, 2013.The convention applies to all ships other than warships, naval auxiliaries, fishing vessels, vessels of traditional build such as dhows and junks and vessels operating solely in inland or sheltered waters…
Harkand said it is pursuing its investment strategy in Asia Pacific with the addition of a multi-million dollar new build ROV support vessel and the appointment of a new general manager to lead future growth.In the first of two major milestones for the group…
A new safety poster, Mooring Safety, from the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) explains graphically the hazards that can be incurred during mooring operationsEight key messages including Always look where you walk; Don’t lose your head…
Thomas Jelenić has been named Senior Ports and Marine Manager in the Los Angeles office of Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global infrastructure strategic consulting, engineering and program/construction management organization.In his new position…
BRP unveiled four new Evinrude E-TEC engines and showcased its updated look of the entire Evinrude E-TEC engine line-up, including new graphics and additional graphite color models.One of the four new engines is the Evinrude E-TEC 90 H.O…
Occupational health programs aim to anticipate and prevent health problems caused by work. All companies should have in place appropriate arrangements for the effective planning, organization, control, monitoring and review of the necessary preventive and protective measures for workers…
Ports America issued a release stating that it has made several promotions within the company.Ports America promoted Steve Loevsky, formerly vice president-cruise operations division, to vice president operations – auto, ro-ro and cruise…
Bibby Ship Management Group Ltd. appointed Chris Stone as its new Chief Operating Officer. He joined the business on July 1, 2013. Chris will replace Simon Barham who was scheduled to move on from Bibby Ship Management at the end of June…
Continental Underwriters , Ltd., a subsidiary of Fidelis Group Holdings, LLC, a leading international provider for all classes of marine insurance coverages, announces that Ed Arbour III, has been appointed the Company's Director of Marketing…
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. announce the new WE BUILD campaign, which recognizes the hard-working men and women of welding. As part of the WE BUILD campaign, visitors to MillerWelds.com can participate in the BUILD & WIN promotion, whereby…
