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DP World & Hutchison Port Holdings to Combat Global Warming

Sep 18, 2014

In an unprecedented show of commitment for an environmental cause, DP World and Hutchison Port Holdings Limited (HPH) have joined hands to combat global warming in a Waste Reduction Campaign that will multiply the effect of their individual efforts to curb global greenhouse emissions…

Tax Relief for Indian Seafarers

Sep 18, 2014

Indian seafarers serving on Indian flagged vessel are forced to pay income tax if their vessel touches two Indian ports during a voyage whereas Indians serving on foreign flag vessels were exempted from paying such a tax. This had cast a…

TRIYARDS' Liftboat Orderbook Filling up

Sep 17, 2014

*This new order brings total liftboat contracts to date to 14, and showcases TRIYARDS’ engineering versatility* Win affirms TRIYARDS' leadership position as a fabricator of choice in Asia for liftboats * Group is well-placed to ride on…

Woodside Names LR Energy as Global Inspection Provider

Sep 17, 2014

Australia’s Woodside has signed on Lloyd’s Register Energy to act as its global inspection provider across a number of assets.Lloyd’s won the contract to provide surveillance inspection, expediting and auditing services for the global operator for three years…

Prime Minister Solberg Visits DNV GL

Sep 17, 2014

Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg visited DNV GL Høvik yesterday, September 16. Group President & CEO Henrik Madsen was host.“The Prime Minister was both enthusiastic and interested in DNV GL’s views on climate-friendly technologies in the industries we serve…

Chandler Celebrates 25 Years with Bay Diesel

Sep 17, 2014

With more than 40 years experience in the engine business, Lynn Chandler, Bay Diesel's Executive Vice President for Chesapeake Service, celebrates his 25th anniversary with the company.Chandler began his journey on a farm in Iowa before joining the United States Navy as a Seabee…

Houston Shipping and Offshore Conference Program Announced

Sep 17, 2014

The fourth Houston Shipping and Offshore Conference has announced the final program for its Friday, October 10 conference at the Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, 111 N. Post Oak Lane, Houston. This year’s program is centered on the theme, “Challenges…

Gallagher Returns to Foss Maritime

Sep 17, 2014

Foss Maritime announced that Paul Gallagher will be rejoining the Foss team to work in the commercial services group on major transportation project opportunities.  Paul brings more than 25 years of experience within the maritime industry…

EMS Seven Seas Announces New CEO

Sep 17, 2014

EMS Seven Seas announces new CEO; enters into agreement to acquire Wave Shipping, a Singapore-based maritime and port agency services company.EMS Seven Seas, an international ship chandler and leader in the provision of goods to the marine…

Crystal Cruises Implements Adonis’ New Time Clock Module

Sep 17, 2014

Adonis AS (Adonis), provider of global maritime HR and payroll solutions, announced Adonis Time Clock, providing maritime organizations with the most efficient way to track time and attendance of crew members, capture overtime for payroll and…

Impact of Upcoming Regulations on Wreck Removal

Sep 17, 2014

The Nairobi International Convention on wreck removal was ratified by India recently and will be enforceable from April next year. This will place financial responsibility for the removal of certain hazardous wrecks on shipowners.Acknowledging this change…

Dijhuizen Named Petersen's Business Development Manager

Sep 17, 2014

Petersen Stainless Rigging Ltd (Petersen) has announced that Aries Dijkhuizen has joined the company as Business Development Manager.  Dijkhuizen will be involved in all aspects of business management at Petersen including business development…

Maersk Sees US Approval of Shipping Alliance as Formality

Sep 17, 2014

U.S. regulatory approval of a proposed shipping alliance involving AP Moeller Maersk should be a formality, the Danish company's chief executive said on Wednesday.The alliance between Maersk and Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC)…

Bangladeshi Albedo Survivors Helped by their Govt.

Sep 17, 2014

Yesterday, 16th September 2014, Chirag Bahri, MPHRP's Regional Director for South Asia, attended a ceremonial event organised by the Ministry of Shipping, Bangladesh to facilitate financial help to the 7 Bangladeshi crew members of MV Albedo…

Simmons Assumes Command of USS James E. Williams

Sep 17, 2014

Capt. Anthony L. Simmons relieved Cmdr. Curtis B. Calloway as commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) at sea on Sept. 16.Simmons arrives from the staff of Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON)…

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