Carnival Corporation contracts with JOWA Technology & JOWA WFE for equipment supply, installation & product training throughout its cruise fleet.Carnival representatives believe that the automated fuel switching system by JOWA Technology…
Kurt Nagle, president & CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), comments on President Obama's address.Mr. Nagle remarked as follows:“AAPA was extremely pleased that President Obama mentioned the value and need for…
The Florida Yacht Brokers Association (FYBA) has announced its Board of Directors for 2013.Ann Vernon, FYBA Executive Director, said, “I am delighted to congratulate this winning team of highly respected yachting industry veterans on being appointed to our Board for 2013…
Logistics industry leaders detail important shifts in sustainable practices at the recent 2013 Georgia Foreign Trade Conference (GFTC).From major retailers to trucking and shipping, the companies represented at the 45th annual GFTC, are making major strides in emissions control…
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, appoint Ralf Kraemer chief executive officer (CEO).Kraemer assumes the role of CEO from Dieter A. Becker, who returns to Klüber’s global headquarters in Munich, Germany…
DCN Diving recently contracted MacArtney to build & deliver a range of underwater technology equipment for use on a major project.DCN Diving had been called upon to perform a diver-habitat based inspection and repair of the inlet channels at a large European power plant…
Dockwise supports combination with Boskalis and recommends the Boskalis Offer to shareholders.Extracts from the Dockwise statement follow:The Board of Directors of Dockwise has unanimously resolved to support the combination of Dockwise…
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS) opens an office in Houston to service their increased offshore business.WTS is targeting increased business from the local offshore industry in the Gulf of Mexico and an expanded focus on Brazil, where…
VT Halter Marine, Inc., Pascagoula, Miss., announced a new contract to build an Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) unit with an option unit for Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. (Bouchard). The barge will measure 625 x 91 x47 ft., has a 250,000-barrel capacity…
Inconsistent Rules Create Uneven Application of Standards. (Captain) Jeff Cowan explores the how and why of the safety gap that comes as a direct result.Oil tankers and cargo vessels face a number of oil spill prevention regulations especially along the U…
Maritime Simulation Institute to Provide Professional Maritime Training to NOAA Officers; Instruction to Include Critical Simulator Experience in Shiphandling at Institute Headquarters. The Maritime Simulation Institute was recently…
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced that Chad N. Boudreaux has been named to the newly created position of chief compliance officer. Chad will report to Bruce N. Hawthorne, corporate vice president, general counsel and secretary…
An Offshore recruitment specialist is gearing up for its busiest ever year as the oil and gas industry continues to experience growth.Seatechs posted a record turnover of £8.2million for the last financial year and is hoping to exceed that…
Aveva launched the Marine Business Value Calculator (BVC), an interactive application that illustrates the project cost savings, up to 30 percent across all disciplines, by adopting Aveva’s Integrated Engineering & Design solution.“We have…
IHC Asia Pacific, the regional headquarters of IHC Merwede in Singapore, appointed Francis Tang as Product Director for the Product Market Combination team responsible for global sales and marketing of service and support vessels. Currently…
