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Mech-Tool Engineering Appoints Scott as MD

Sep 08, 2016

Mech-Tool Engineering Limited – based in Teesside and product manufacturers and global suppliers of fire, blast and heat hazard protection solutions - has  announced the appointment of David Scott to the new position of Managing Director. A seasoned executive…

Klaus Andreasen Joins the Bawat Team

Sep 07, 2016

Bawat has hired Klaus Andreasen as Senior Sales Manager effective as of September 1, 2016. He will be the new man in charge of Bawat’s sales department and will be the customer’s primary contact. Andreasen has several years of experience from Alfa Laval…

Underwater Inspections a Boon - Hydrex

Sep 05, 2016

Building upon conventional technical skills and know-how while also taking advantage of the latest technology, Hydrex offers a unique hull monitoring service to its customers. This gives shipowners total control of their ship's hull condition and consequently its performance…

NACD Selects ABS Quality Evaluations as Verifier

Sep 02, 2016

ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. (ABS QE), a subsidiary of ABS Group, has been selected as a third-party verifier by the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), an international association of chemical distributors and their supply-chain partners…

W&O Promotes Key Associates

Aug 31, 2016

W&O, a distributor of pipe, valves, fittings as well as automation and engineered solutions, announced the promotion of two associates: Lori Ulrich to Director, Human Resources and Tammy Emerson to President, Propeller Club of Jacksonville,…

Fugro Acquires 'Fit for Nuclear' Status

Aug 30, 2016

A Fugro manufacturing centre that specialises in marine geotechnics has met Nuclear AMRC’s (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre) exacting marque of supplier competence for nuclear contracts.The UK facility for over-water drilling and…

Bolien Shifts to Digital Marketing at YANMAR America

Aug 29, 2016

Effective August 29, 2016, YANMAR America announces that Zack Bolien will transition from his current role of Parts Marketing Specialist to Digital Marketing Specialist. The Digital Marketing Specialist is a new position for the company…

Harrington Hoists names Midwest Regional Sales Manager

Aug 27, 2016

Harrington Hoists, Inc., has announced the promotion of Brett Kunin from Sales Representative to Midwest Regional Sales Manager, effective September 1, 2016.     Kunin began his sales career with Harrington in their St. Louis territory where for fourteen years…

Danish Maritime Authority Supports Maritime Cultural Days

Aug 26, 2016

The Danish Maritime Authority's buoy tender ’POUL LØWENØRN’ will be alongside in Korsør in connection with the Maritime Cultural Days. The vessel will be open to visitors throughout Saturday, 27 August.Safety of navigation is at the centre of the Maritime Cultural Days…

ABS Makes it Safer to ‘Walk to Work’

Aug 26, 2016

ABS announced the publication of The ABS Guide for Certification of Offshore Access Gangways. The new Guide addresses certification for safety systems used for “walk to work” (W2W) crew transfers.“As advanced crew transfer options become the norm in the offshore oil and gas industry…

McLean to lead Kalmar APAC Region

Aug 26, 2016

Peter McLean has been appointed Head of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in Kalmar, part of Cargotec. He succeeds Ken Loh, who has decided to leave Kalmar to pursue other interests outside the company. To support a smooth transition, Ken will continue as an advisor until mid-next year…

Norwegian Cruise Line Signs up for ShipServ

Aug 25, 2016

Cruise ship operator Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has signed on to use ShipServ, a platform for the marine industry that enables users to automate procurement processes and capitalize on spend management tools.NCLH operates…

The Importance of Correctly Fit Bulldog Grips

Aug 25, 2016

Tony Watson, Risk Assessor at UK P&I Club, advises on the correct application of bulldog grips in order to minimize damage to cargo. Bulldog grips are commonly used for the securing of project cargo, both under and below deck. They are also  used on ships on mast stays and crane wires…

Foreship Establishes Tallinn Subsidiary

Aug 25, 2016

Naval architect and marine engineering company Foreship has created a wholly-owned subsidiary located in Tallinn to strengthen ties with shipowners, shipyards and marine equipment suppliers in Estonia, and support the development of locally-based design skills…

Fronius Perfect Welding Division Under New Management

Aug 24, 2016

Change at the top at Fronius International GmbH: Harald Scherleitner is the new head of the Perfect Welding Division. He is taking up the position vacated by Wolfgang Lattner, who in 2017 plans to retire after 41 years at the company.In Scherleitner…

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