Rautaruukki's new Board of Directors has appointed Olavi Huhtala, EVP and Head of SSAB Europe, as Rautaruukki's new chief executive officer with effect from September 1, 2014. He will serve as CEO in addition to his own position. Sakari Tamminen…
The latest Barometer Report from Trelleborg has revealed a huge gap in the maintenance requirements of port owners and operators, and the support that suppliers are able to provide. While 75% of those surveyed think that it’s essential or important…
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) informs that it has issued a direction to the container ship 'Vega Auriga' (IMO 9347786) that prohibits the ship from using or entering any Australian ports due to repeated breaches relating to seafarer welfare and maintenance of the ship…
Marianne Finch may only be a rookie at the controls of Dragline 13 but as Saraji’s first female Dragline Trainee, she has a strong message for her female colleagues in the mining industry: “Don’t take no for an answer”.Employed within the mining industry for almost 10 years…
The St. Lawrence Seaway issued a notice to mariners advising of conditions regarding ongoing construction and installation at Welland Canal's Lock 3 in support of its modernization project, including Hands Free Mooring equipment and infrastructure…
Trojan Marinex ballast water treatment system receives U.S. Coast Guard AMS acceptance for all water qualitiesTrojan Technologies’ Trojan Marinex ballast water treatment (BWT) product suite is one of the few to receive United States Coast…
Classification society ClassNK announced the release of its annual Port State Control (PSC) report.Port State Control inspections have proved to be a highly effective tool for eliminating substandard ships that may be in operation, ensuring maritime safety as well as reducing maritime pollution…
Webb Institute, a four-year college specializing in naval architecture and marine engineering, announced the 2014-2015 recipients of Crowley Maritime Corp.’s Thomas B. Crowley, Sr. Memorial Scholarship today. The school’s scholarship selection committee chose Erin McElroy…
Rolls-Royce today announced the completion of its acquisition of Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS). The move follows an announcement made on March 7, 2014 that the Board of Management of Daimler AG had decided to exercise the put option…
The world’s need for energy is driving interest in further industrial activity in the Arctic, yet the region’s conditions are highly variable depending on the type of activity, location and time of year. This creates a complex risk picture. DNV GL…
Ulstein Group introduced the X-STERN, a design feature increasing vessel operability through positive effects on station keeping, wave response, comfort and safety in harsh conditions.An X-STERN vessel can stay on position in harsh weather with the stern towards waves…
ATR Group is set to introduce new compressor technology to the Norwegian market following a £7 million investment in its rental fleet. The company’s Power Solutions division is one of the only organizations supplying the DNV 2.7-2 NORSOK…
ABS, a global provider of classification services to the marine and offshore industries, announces the opening of a new office in Beijing. This move shows ABS' determination in expanding best-in-class service for the Chinese market. This new office will allow further collaboration with government…
A former senior vice president at top Asian oil refinery Sinopec Corp has officially taken office as the new head of state-run Sinochem Group, officials at the two companies said on Tuesday.Cai Xiyou, Sinopec's vice president in charge of oil trading and sales…
Piracy’s gone away, right? You’d be forgiven for thinking that. The predominant narrative for the Indian Ocean is that Piracy has been suppressed to an extent that ship-owners are requesting fewer guards, even unarmed in some cases. Certainly…
