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Trimble Opens Registration for Dimensions Conference

Jul 01, 2014

Trimble announced today that registration has officially opened for its International User Conference—Trimble Dimensions—being held November 3-5, 2014 at the Mirage and the Treasure Island Hotels in Las Vegas.The three-day conference addresses innovations in agriculture…

Habben Jansen Takes over as Hapag-Lloyd CEO

Jul 01, 2014

Hapag-Lloyd announced changes in its Executive Board resulting from departure of Michael Behrendt and Ulrich Kranich; Anthony J. Firmin to become new Executive Board memberRolf Habben Jansen, who has been a member of the Hapag-Lloyd AG's Executive Board since April 1…

New Compliance Challenges for Tanker Owners

Jul 01, 2014

Herbert-ABS says use of an approved damage stability computer program is the “only logical option” to meet new International Maritime Organization (IMO) Damage Stability Regulations requirements for onboard damage stability verification.Herbert…

Fischbacher Named Director of SSI

Jul 01, 2014

Industry veteran and former Rio Tinto SSI trustee representative Alastair Fischbacher to take the helm at the Sustainable Shipping Initiative.The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a coalition of companies from across the global shipping…

3sun Group CEO to Present at BGF Event

Jul 01, 2014

Graham Hacon, founder and CEO of 3sun Group,is set to present at a BGF (Business Growth Fund) event next week.In March last year, 3sun Group, secured a £10m investment from BGF following six years of considerable growth and expansion. The…

Omega Completion Technology Strengthens Team in Norway

Jul 01, 2014

Independent well completion and intervention technology developer and manufacturer Omega Completion Technology has appointed a business development manager in Norway in response to an increase in Scandinavian contracts and projects.Joachim…

Valentine Appointed COO at Telsa NanoCoatings

Jul 01, 2014

Tesla NanoCoatings, Inc has announced Velecia Valentine has been named Chief Operating Officer.  Valentine brings over 25 years of Supply Chain and Sales and Operations Planning experience to Tesla.Valentine joins Tesla from Newell Rubbermaid…

XL Group Grows in Asia

Jul 01, 2014

XL Group strengthened its Insurance Marine team with the appointment of Mike Davies as Chief Underwriting Officer, Marine, Asia Pacific and Ian Picton as Senior Upstream Underwriter.  Understanding the local industry and what is impacting it…

EBDG Hires Marine Engineer Eubank

Jun 30, 2014

Naval Architect and Marine Engineer firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has hired Marine Engineer David Eubank.Eubank joins EBDG with more than two decades of industry experience and a varied background that includes the design and project management of military…

Crowley Recognizes USMMA Midshipman Berto

Jun 30, 2014

Crowley Maritime Corporation recently presented U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Midshipman Kevin Berto with the Maritime Security Enhancement Award during the Academy’s award convocation. Berto received the award, which was established by Crowley in 2003…

ISS Honored for Services to the Port of Piraeus

Jun 30, 2014

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) Greece was honored by the Chairman and CEO of the Port of Piraeus, Yiorgos Anomeritis, on Monday, June 23, 2014, for the company’s contribution to the development of the port and for its dedicated service to the Greek cruise industry…

NNOA Development and Training Conference Announced

Jun 30, 2014

The 2014 National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) 42nd Annual Professional Development and Training Conference will be held at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 9-11.The conference provides an opportunity to engage with the world's largest gathering of African American Sailors…

NICOLAS Receives Award from Technip

Jun 30, 2014

rench special vehicle manufacturer NICOLAS was honored by the French plant manufacturer Technip with the Supply Star award. With more than 25,000 employees, Technip has a worldwide presence. When transporting oversized cable reels for off and on-shore pipeline systems…

Bill Introduced to Assess Great Lakes Marine Sanctuaries

Jun 30, 2014

Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., co-chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, and four colleagues introduced legislation requiring a federal assessment of Great Lakes waters with significant cultural, historic or archaeological value for possible preservation as federal marine sanctuaries…

Preparations Needed for 2015 Sulphur Regulations

Jun 30, 2014

With six months until the January 1, 2015 deadline, owners and operators urged to plan ahead to manage their ECA fuel needs.With exactly six months to go until the 2015 ECA regulations take effect on January 1 next year, marine fuel trading…

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Venezuela Authorizes Two Unsanctioned VLCCs to Depart

Venezuela Authorizes Two Unsanctioned VLCCs to Depart

Federal Maritime Commission Recognizes National Shipper Advisory Committee Members

Federal Maritime Commission Recognizes National Shipper Advisory Committee Members

Julia Fisher-Cormier Selected as Executive Director of Port of South Louisiana

Julia Fisher-Cormier Selected as Executive Director of Port of South Louisiana

Kuwait to Sign $4b Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port Infrastructure Contract

Kuwait to Sign $4b Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port Infrastructure Contract

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