The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) appoints John Higginbotham as senior fellow.At CIGI, an independent, non-partisan think tank on international governance, Mr. Higginbotham will play a key role in leading CIGI’s global security project on Arctic governance…
International experts are meeting at IMO Headquarters with the aim of providing current & reliable ship Green House Gas emission information.This information would be used by IMO , through its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)…
Revmar Dynamics appointed an exclusive distributor of Maritime Broadband’s C-Bird™ VSAT.The agreement establishes Revmar Dynamics as a full-service distribution partner in two of the most important markets in commercial shipping. “The co-founders of Revmar Dynamics…
Maersk Drilling release its financial summary statement for year 2012.With high contract coverage for the coming years and the delivery of seven new large rigs in 2013-2015, Maersk Drilling says it is on track towards to reach its target of a profit of USD 1 billion by 2018…
Crowley Maritime subsidiary, Jensen Maritime complete design of 2 ASD tugboats & a deck cargo barge for Harley Marine. Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering company Jensen Maritime recently completed the designs of two new ASD tugs…
VP brings experience in offshore oil & gas, LNG, engineering and other maritime related industries.Crowley Maritime Corporation’s solutions group recently named Farhad Rajabi vice president of its project management team. He will work out of the group’s Houston office and report to Craig Tornga…
On Monday 25 February Dutch EU Naval Force frigate HNLMS De Ruyter transferred nine suspected pirates to the Seychelles authorities for prosecution. The transfers happened after HNLMS De Ruyter, who was conducting counter piracy patrols…
Highlights Adjusted EBITDAR of $232.1 million for the year -- a 33% increase over prior year Operating income of $61.1 million for the year -- an increase of $57.4 million compared to prior year Cash generated from operating activities of $65…
Super tug Fairmount Alpine has delivered the container vessel Emma Maersk at Fincantieri’s repair yard in Palermo, Sicily. To tow the 398 meter long 156,907 DWT Emma Maersk towards Palermo Fairmount Marine was contracted by Maersk Line. Tug…
Helping round out its industrial salesforce, Laborde Products welcomes two new salesmen. Cody Dean will handle industrial engine and equipment sales in southern Louisiana and southern Mississippi, while Chris Wright will respond to the needs of northern Louisiana and northern Mississippi…
Industry experts share views on key Arctic R&D issues.ABS, a provider of classification services to the global offshore industry, offers a series of Arctic workshops that aim to help define the region’s most pressing research and development (R&D) needs…
International energy consultancy Xodus Group has appointed Alistair Porter as Operations Director for London to drive forward business across the company’s technical and commercial activities. Based in London, Mr Porter has been with Xodus…
Braemar Adjusting continues its development and expansion, with the recruitment of experienced loss adjusters and new young talent across the globe. New staff have boosted the adjusting teams in the firm’s London, Singapore and Calgary…
After just 17 months under construction Meyer Werft plans to float out the new cruise ship Tuesday, weather permitting.The 145,000 gt cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway, has already been undergoing extensive tests and machinery trials. Following the float-out from Covered Building Dock ll…
Kleven has signed a contract with GC Rieber Shipping for the building of an advanced seismic vessel. The vessel is of type ST 324 XT from Skipsteknisk, and is to be delivered from Myklebust Verft in March 2015. Contract value is around 700 million NOK and there is an option for a second vessel…
