Clyde Marine Training, the Glasgow based merchant navy training specialist, have reported that 2013 was a record year for applicants. There was a 43% increase during 2013 compared the previous 12 months.Clyde Marine Training specializes…
The following statement has been released by Robin Silvester, President & CEO, Port Metro Vancouver:'The governments of Canada and British Columbia and Port Metro Vancouver have reached agreement with members of Unifor and the United Truckers…
The Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA) says it is extremely pleased that the Government of Canada is responding to the need for additional icebreaking support on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Waterway, as with another icebreaker, key cargo such as wheat…
In SSI's Waveform Blog, SSI CTO Denis Morais provides insights into the rising tide of business and technology innovations in the shipbuilding and offshore industry.Morais has extensive experience and knowledge using various development…
The ICC reported that shipowners are facing new dangers from criminal gangs making spurious oil fraud claims. The “victims”/fraudsters try to extort money from owners by bringing action against them for failing to deliver cargoes of oil they allegedly own…
Troy Container Line Ltd., one of the largest American-owned NVOCCs announced its 30th anniversary on March 24, 2014. The company is celebrating with a commemorative look back at its founding year and a recap of key milestones that have supported its growth and success during the last three decades…
Increase take-up following 2014 P&I renewals as ship owners look to cut operating costs and control insurance spendDGS Marine, a global P&I (protection and indemnity) management provider, and exclusive manager for the British European and Overseas (BE&O) P&I facility…
Marine power generation and climate control manufacturer Northern Lights has named Mike Prado to the newly-created position of Global Director of Business Development.Prado joins Northern Lights after 20 years with Atlas Marine Systems, the last 12 as Director for Marine Products…
Unlimited Marine Services, Inc. (UMSI), a full service marine technology company continues to expand with the recruitment of Chris Guldi as Director of Sales. Chris will be running the Sales Department, responsible for business development for the megayacht division…
State maritime industry supports more than 63,000 jobs; worth over $5.5 billion annually to Virginia’s economyThe American Maritime Partnership (AMP) today joined with the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.)…
Spyros Capralos, President & Chief Executive Officer of Star Bulk Carriers Corp., global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargos, was recently interviewed by Barry Parker of BDP1 Consulting. Parker, a frequent contributor to Maritime Professional…
The operator of a coaster ship which grounded in an environmentally sensitive area off the Northumberland coast has been ordered to pay nearly £73,000 in fines and costs after its crew failed to keep a proper lookout. On the evening of March 15…
Houston-based GTT North America (GTTNA), U.S. subsidiary of French engineering and technology company Gaztransport & Technigaz SA (GTT), has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS for the design of a 2,200 cubic meter liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker barge…
Former Port of New Orleans Board Chairman Francis E. “Hank” Lauricella has died at age 83.Gov. Mike Foster appointed Lauricella to the Board in April of 1997, and he served as Board Chairman from October 2001 until June of 2002. Prior to his service on the Port’s Board…
Concerns with IMO Ballast Water Convention can be addressed by IMO MEPC resolution, suggests ICSIn advance of next week’s meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has…
