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Cooperative Network Proves Attractive to Forwarders

Sep 22, 2014

Just one week on from its launch, the team have already processed hundreds of applications and started building its block of founding members, as well as receiving hundreds of website hits and requests for information.“This is as good a start as any network founder could hope for…

McAllister Towing Celebrates 150 in Style

Sep 22, 2014

McAllister Towing hosted a dual celebration in New York City on Friday, September 19, a gala in honor of the company’s 150th anniversary and a traditional christening of the Buckley McAllister, the latest high tech tractor tug added to the company’s fleet…

Lifeboat Crews Gather to Improve SAR Efforts

Sep 22, 2014

Rescue volunteers from across nine European nations are to participate next week in the third, seven day Lifeboat Crew Exchange Program organized by the IMRF. They will share experiences and knowledge with the aim of improving Maritime Search…

DSS Secures HOS Jones Act MPSV for Gulf ROV Work

Sep 22, 2014

Delta SubSea Secures U.S.-Flagged DP-2 IMR/Construction Support Vessel for Deepwater ROV Operations in the GoM.Delta SubSea, LLC (DSS) has entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (HOS) for the HOS Bayou…

Training, Mentoring and Assessment On Board

Sep 22, 2014

Videotel has launched a new edition of its Training, Mentoring and Assessment On Board program which supports the IMO requirement for a standardization of training and assessment for all member state countries as part of the revised and updated STCW - the ‘Manila Amendments’…

Israel Corp CEO May Depart as Firm Reorganizes

Sep 22, 2014

Conglomerate Israel Corp said on Monday that as part of it plans for a reorganisation, it is possible that Nir Gilad will step down as chief executive officer.'No decision has been taken on the matter,' the company said in a statement without providing provide further details…

Blood Pumping With Mobile CPR Unit for HII's Newport

Sep 22, 2014

Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding division partnered with the American Heart Association to teach shipbuilders how to perform hands-only CPR during a demonstration Thursday. The American Heart Association provided the…

Voith Hydropower Equipment for Thailand's Storage Plant

Sep 22, 2014

Voith has been awarded a new contract to supply the complete electromechanical equipment for a pumped storage power plant in Thailand. The order for the extension of the Lam Ta Khong hydropower plant includes the supply of two motor-generators…

Teleperformance Commended by Frost & Sullivan

Sep 22, 2014

Based on its recent analysis of the Latin American contact center outsourcing services market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Teleperformance with the 2014 Latin America Frost & Sullivan nearshore Company of the Year Award. By leveraging its unparalleled…

Australian Watchdog NOPSEMA Gets new CEO

Sep 21, 2014

Australia’s oil and gas industry welcomes the appointment of Stuart Smith as the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA).APPEA Chief Executive David Byers said…

USCG Crew Rescues Three in Tomales Bay

Sep 21, 2014

The Coast Guard rescued three individuals from the water in Tomales Bay, Sunday morning.At approximately 8:30 a.m., Coast Guard Sector San Francisco Command Center personnel received notification that three individuals went into the water just off Lawson's Landing when their raft deflated…

Significant Progress on Perth Wave Energy Project

Sep 21, 2014

Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited has provided an update on the recent progress of the Perth Wave Energy Project.Carnegie has made significant progress on the assembly and testing stage of the Perth Wave Energy Project…

BMW Opens Vehicle Distribution Center at Baltimore Port

Sep 21, 2014

BMW Group celebrated the official opening of its newest Vehicle Distribution Center at the Port of Baltimore yesterday. The facility will serve 96 dealers within the Central and Eastern regions of BMW’s dealer network. Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO…

Ban Launches UN Ebola Response Mission

Sep 21, 2014

IMO Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has officially established the United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency Response and has instructed the advance teams for the first-of-its-kind operation to head to its base in Accra, Ghana, by Monday, 22 September…

David Palacios is Director of Quality, Environment & Safety, SENER

Sep 21, 2014

The engineering and technology group SENER has brought together its Quality, Environment and Safety divisions into one unified Department. The move aims to reorganize the group's standards and procedures, ensure compliance with SENER’s code of conduct…

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Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Board President

Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Board President

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IHI, Vopak Collaborate to Develop and Operate Japanese Ammonia Terminal

Latin America's First Electric Tug Debuts

Latin America's First Electric Tug Debuts

Houthi Leader: Shipping Goods Related to Israel Through the Region Isn't Permitted

Houthi Leader: Shipping Goods Related to Israel Through the Region Isn't Permitted

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