Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of plasma, laser and waterjet cutting systems, has announced the transfer of all its common stock into an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), making the company 100 percent employee owned under an S-Corporation structure…
The conference committee of the 20th annual Hellenic-American and Norwegian-American Chambers of Commerce conference, often called the New York Shipping Conference, announced today the luncheon keynote speakers will be and George Wells of Cargill and Peter Georgiopoulos…
This week, Navy leadership, Sailors, media and industry are gathered at the annual Surface Navy Association Symposium (SNA) in Crystal City, Virginia.As part of our effort to bring you the important information from across the Fleet, @USNavy will be retweeting several attendees…
Beth G. Neumann has joined Starboard Cruise Services as CEO and President, reporting to Starboard Chairman, Ed Brennan.Owned by renowned world leader in luxury, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Starboard is the largest and leading onboard retailer in the cruise industry…
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a notice to ensure that mariners, marine employers, Medical Reviewing Officers and the public are knowledgeable of the continuing prohibition of marijuana use by those serving in safety-sensitive positions in the maritime transportation industry…
The Port of Hueneme Board of Commissioners voted in officers for 2014 at their first meeting of the year held January 13, 2014. Senior Commission member and former five-time President Jess Herrera nominated Commissioner Mary Anne Rooney to take the helm as president…
Triogen, a branch of Degremont Technologies (Suez Environment group), announce the appointment on January 1, 2014 of Tom Kelly as Managing Director.Tom Kelly succeeds Jim Wheatley, founder of the Company. Jim retires after more than 30 very successful years at Triogen…
Euronav NV announced that on January 10, 2014 its share capital was increased following the exercise of the conversion option of 491 convertible bonds issued in 2013 and maturing in 2018. That resulted in the issuance of 8,163,810 new ordinary shares…
ITC Global has announced that it has named Jean-Michel Rouylou as its new Executive Vice President of Americas and Maritime Solutions. The move comes as the company expands its organization and establishes its Americas regional headquarters in Houston…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today welcomed industry stakeholders to the first-ever National Maritime Strategy Symposium, a three-day conference aimed at supporting the growth of the U.S. maritime industry and ensuring the availability of U…
Reamco Inc. announced the opening of a business development office in Aberdeen, Scotland, said CEO Ashley Lane.The new business development office will enable Reamco to better communicate with existing clients and aid in obtaining new business throughout the region…
The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) is proceeding with the implementation of its Maritime Safety Policy as part of the first-of-its-kind maritime sector strategy’s initiatives for developing, organizing and promoting Dubai’s maritime industry…
A/S Trumf Bunker has employed Søren Madsen as Senior Bunker Supplier at the company's head office in Middelfart, Denmark.Søren has an educational background within shipping and brings along a vast practical and commercial experience from both shipping as well as the bunker industry…
The Ferguson Group announced the appointment of industry experts to be based at its Aberdeen headquarters. The newly appointed team will offer technical support to the group’s international bases and provide advice and guidance to partners and customers alike…
According to The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) institute, statistics suggest that while more are women seeking job opportunities in oil and gas, the industry still has a long way to go.The WISE institute said that it is encouraged by recent figures released by OilCareers…
