The Canadian Ferry Operators Association (CFOA) has joined in 'Green Marine', a joint Canada-U.S. environmental initiative.“Canada’s waterways are the lifeblood of our members,” said Serge Buy, CEO of CFOA. “Without maintaining clean lakes and rivers…
Industrial Emergency Services, LLC Forms an alliance with SVITZER Salvage to provide marine firefighting services in the Americas.Industrial Emergency Services, and SVITZER Salvage Americas announce that they have entered into an alliance…
On Wednesday 2 January 2013, Fendercare Marine will launch a new division, Fendercare Marine Equipment and Lifting Services, located at their Great Yarmouth base. Fendercare Marine opened its energy support base in Great Yarmouth in July 2012…
GE Marine take 16 orders at the 2012 International WorkBoat Show (IWS) in New Orleans to deliver L250 and V250 engines.A combined total of 16 engines have been ordered for newbuilds and repowers by new customer Hyak Maritime and by an existing customer of GE Marine…
Experienced sailor Katie Austen has been appointed as new office administrator at Drew Marine Signal and Safety, the world’s leading marine distress signal company.Katie (25) has taken part in tall ship races and was just four years old when she owned her first boat…
A new 300 mt marine lift for Yank Marine is being installed at its Tuckahoe, NJ shipyard.This new 300 metric ton marine lift was transported from Marine Travelift in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin on ten trucks and is currently being erected on site…
Orion Marine Group, Inc. headquartered in Houston, Texas, announce award of a contract which is worth approximately US$14-million.The contract is for the design and construction of offshore mooring facilities for a liquids terminal in the Caribbean…
China’s booming marine economy spurs growth in pollution control projects says a recent market research report.In the five years to 2012, industry revenue is expected to increase at an average annualized rate of 11.1% to total $238.2 million…
Babson Capital provides US$12-million In subordinated debt to support Drew Marine acquisition of Chemring Marine Group’s Rescue Division.Babson Capital Management LLC, a global investment manager with $149 billion in assets under management and operations on four continents…
ASA and NAMEPA announce marine sciences project awards competition for high schools, colleges, and academies. The Education Committees of the American Salvage Association (ASA) together with the North American Marine Environmental Protection…
J. H. Blades's new marine underwriting division will underwrite brown water exposures for specialty retail agents and brokers.Specific coverages will include hull and liability, protection and indemnity, builder’s risk, miscellaneous marine liability…
Affiliates of Drew Marine (“Drew Marine”) have reached a definitive agreement with Chemring Group PLC (“Chemring”) to acquire Chemring’s maritime interests (“Chemring Marine” or the “Company”) for a cash consideration of £32 million, subject to standard closing adjustments…
Maritime Sales Veteran Steve Medved Named New Regional Sales Manager at Drew Marine.Drew Marine welcomed Steve Medved as Regional Sales Manager, North America on May 1, 2012. Mr. Medved will be responsible for executing Drew Marine’s technical solution strategies in North America…
Construction is a complex business. Equipment can break down; employees can be injured; a project can go awry in unexpected ways. Add a marine element to the work underway, and the pitfalls that a contractor must navigate to manage risk become even more challenging…
To put its marine insurance experience closer to their clients, agents and brokers, the Marine insurance unit at XL Group plc (NYSE: XL) announced additional underwriting appointments further establishing its inland marine field operation. XL’s new Inland Marine Field team includes Michael Perrotti…
