John Mingé, Regional President BP Alaska, appointed Chairman/President of BP Americas Inc., succeeded by Janet Weiss.John Mingé, has served as head of BP’s Alaska business since January 1, 2009. He will be based in Houston, where he will serve as BP’s lead representative in the US…
THE Liberian Registry says it is time to put an end to the outdated thinking which results in all open registers, irrespective of their safety record, being referred to pejoratively as ‘flags of convenience.’ Scott Bergeron, CEO of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (ISCR)…
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces That He Will Not Serve for a Second Term. Secretary Ray LaHood has announced to the employees of the U.S. Department of Transportation that after serving for four years in President Obama’s Cabinet…
Globe Express Services , one of the world’s top 100 global logistics providers with a market presence in over 80 countries, proudly announces that Steve Hankins has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer…
ABS announced the certification of several maritime industry leaders for adopting energy management systems. Gaslog LNG Services Ltd., Consolidated Marine Management and Goodwood Ship Management Pte Ltd. are among the first organizations…
Iron ore and coal shipping rates slid for a fifth day amid speculation storms in Australia are curbing demand for vessels. Australia is the world’s largest exporter of iron ore and coal used to make steel, according to data from Clarkson Plc (CKN)…
Universtiy of Maine's Advanced Structures & Composites Center granted up to $4 million to fund offshore windmill project.Habib Dagher, the director of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center, is busy planning the first phase of a “potential $93…
China (Shanghai) International Boat Show (CIBS) participating companies preview China's boating market.On April 11th 2013 the China (Shanghai) International Boat Show (CIBS) comes of age to shows itself a key player in the Chinese water leisure market…
Aker Solutions has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Aberdeen-based Enovate Systems Ltd.Enovate Systems Limited is a leading technology company within the subsea well control equipment sector. The financial details of the acquisition are undisclosed…
Rear Admiral Susan L. Dunlap commissioned into the United States Maritime Service by Deputy Secretary of Transportation John Porcari.The ceremony was conducted in the presence of administration, faculty, staff and the Regiment of Midshipmen…
Indonesia Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Kadin) to import 2,500 short sea service ships from China starting this year.Natsir Mansyur, Vice Chairman of Kadin's Trade, Distribution and Logistics division informed Xinhua, the officeal China News Agency…
ChartWorld & SevenCs have moved offices to the heart of Hamburg opposite the BSH (German Hydrographic Office).“As the companies are growing, we now have enough space to accommodate the team now and in the future. The new office and its location…
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) net profit fell 82% in 2012.The loss is primarily attributed to the decision DSME made in 2009 to book orders for ships at lower rates to stay afloat in the aftermath of the financial crisis…
BookletCharts, nautical charts that are easy to download & print from home computers now in official NOAA production.Coast Survey has now moved the BookletCharts from experimental stage into official production. Nearly a thousand newly updated BookletCharts are available free on the Web…
Shell US Gas & Power & Kinder Morgen subsidiary Southern Liquefaction Company to exploit LNG export opportunities.The two companies have announced their intent to form a limited liability company to develop a natural gas liquefaction plant…
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