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Northern Lights Hires Great Lakes/Inland Waterways Manager

May 05, 2016

Marine power generation and climate control products manufacturer Northern Lights, Inc. (NLI) has appointed 35-year industry veteran Kevin Kyle as Area Manager for the Great Lakes and Inland Waterways Region. Kyle will serve the needs of boat builders…

Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America Appoints CEO

May 05, 2016

Webasto announced a strategy for growth in the North America Thermo & Comfort Division, led by new president and CEO, Mark Denny. With over 30 years of experience in the automotive and transportation industry, Denny brings a wealth of knowledge with proven results…

ICS Pushing For Balanced Update of York Antwerp Rules

May 05, 2016

At the Comité Maritime International (CMI) Conference, in New York this week, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) will be pressing to ensure that the proposed revision of the York Antwerp Rules of General Average delivers a clear improvement…

Aydin Marine Debuts Multi-Touch K-17T

May 05, 2016

Aydin Marine – the manufacturer of industry-leading, type-approved displays, computers and peripherals, announced today the release of a 17-inch multi-touch, sunlight-readable display in its popular KMGBL series of pilothouse and flybridge displays…

Viega Announces 2015 Top Gun Award Winners

May 04, 2016

Eight winners from across the country honored for their industry leadership Viega LLC announced its 2015 Top Gun award winners at the company’s 2016 annual national sales meeting held in April in Wichita, Kan. The top eight Viega sales people were honored with 2015 Top Gun awards…

Maritime Surveillance Drone Testing to Begin this Summer

May 04, 2016

The AR5 Life Ray UAS, developed by TEKEVER, has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to demonstrate the first European maritime surveillance system where drones are integral to operations…

Smulders Appointed CEO of Radio Holland

May 04, 2016

Paul Smulders has been appointed CEO of Radio Holland, part of the RH Marine Group (formerly Imtech Marine). Smulders returns to Radio Holland where he started his career ashore in 1989 as sales engineer deepsea, after a career at sea as nautical officer…

Two ODCs Loaded at Hamburg Port

May 04, 2016

On 25 April, two Over-Dimensional-Cargos (ODC) tanks manufactured by Chart Ferox were loaded by Wallmann & Co., the long-established Hamburg company specializing in handling heavy lift cargoes. With a length of almost 50 metres and a width of more than 6 metres…

Liebherr Offshore Crane on “Giant 7”

May 04, 2016

The Liebherr offshore crane division installed a board offshore crane, type BOS 35000 on the heavy lift barge “Giant 7”. The state of the art offshore crane will be used for wind plant installation in the Baltic Sea region.The entire project…

Port of London Bridge Simulator Upgraded

May 03, 2016

The Port of London Authority (PLA) has invested £250,000 to upgrade its ship’s bridge simulator, adding a full tug bridge simulator in a move that is set to enable a boost in port trade and helps terminals verify their expansion plans. The Thames is the U…

Growing Presence of Damen FCS 2610's in O&G Markets

May 03, 2016

The Damen Shipyards Group’s Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2610 is proving to be every bit as effective in the oil and gas sector as it is in the offshore wind industry. The application of the renowned design in this arena is a response to a move in offshore O&G towards the high-intensity use of flexible…

BAE Systems Bags USN Award for Submarine Propulsors

May 03, 2016

BAE Systems has received a $72 million contract from the U.S. Navy to produce and deliver propulsor systems for Block IV Virginia-class (SSN 774) submarines. The award continues the company’s current position as the premier provider of propulsors to the U…

Partners Tap Standardization to Trim Newbuild Costs

May 02, 2016

Unfamiliar specifications and processes often result in rework, delays and misunderstandings, and are adding thousands of engineering hours to the design and construction of offshore oil and gas installations. Cost savings are delivered by addressing variations in owner…

Mercury Marine Appoints Bass to Head EMEA Operations

May 02, 2016

Mercury Marine announced that Marty Bass has been appointed President - EMEA Mercury Marine, effective immediately.Bass, who previously was vice president of Mercury's product category management group based at Mercury headquarters in Fond du Lac…

Transport via Northern European ports more sustainable

May 02, 2016

On the European continent, the Alps form a natural barrier for international transport. Containers can be transported to Southern Germany, the Czech Republic or Poland cheaper as well as more sustainably via North European ports than via Southern European ports…

Logistics News

Dajin Signs Up Polish Shipyard for Nordseecluster B Foundation Kits

Dajin Signs Up Polish Shipyard for Nordseecluster B Foundation Kits

CK Hutchison Concessions Annulled for Two Ports Along the Panama Canal

CK Hutchison Concessions Annulled for Two Ports Along the Panama Canal

US Diesel Exports Hit High as Europe Strengthens Sanctions Against Russian Oil

US Diesel Exports Hit High as Europe Strengthens Sanctions Against Russian Oil

Organizations Release Joint Support Statement on Maritime Labour Convention 20th Anniversary

Organizations Release Joint Support Statement on Maritime Labour Convention 20th Anniversary

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