On the June 24, 1993, the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) has been registered as a nonprofit organization in Belgium. Now, 20 years later, IMCI is a market leader of certification under the Recreational Craft Directive.Together…
The GL Group said it has recently strengthened its offshore team with two appointments: David Robertson who takes on the role of Head of Practice for the U.K. Marine and Offshore Project Management Services and Elaine Greig who is the new U…
As Pulse Structural Monitoring (Pulse), an Acteon company, continues to expand, its Houston office has announced the appointment of two new business development managers to drive the growth of its U.S. operations.The company appointed Paul…
Delta T Systems announced the appointment of HVAC veteran Bob Miller to its staff. In his role as HVAC specialist of the new Delta T Complete vessel ventilation program, Miller's goal is to set a new benchmark of reliability in marine heating…
On July 24, 2013, Thomas J. Dammrich, President of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, (NMMA) will discuss the state of the U.S. recreational boating industry from 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 1310 of the Longworth House Office Building. This…
EDHEC-Risk Institute announced that eight new members have joined its international advisory board, which brings together scholars, representatives of regulatory bodies as well as senior executives from business partners and other institutions…
Five employees of an Italian cruise company for the Costa Concordia shipwreck that killed 32 crew and passengers were convicted in an Italian court on Saturday after it accepted their plea bargains.The longest sentence went to the crisis coordinator for Costa Crociere SpA…
Earlier this month, Dennis Nixon was named director of the Rhode Island Sea Grant, one of 32 programs that make up the National Sea Grant College Program, which is administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.Nixon spends much of his life near the ocean…
Following the official launch in March, Seafarers CV Limited (SCV) has quickly charted a steady course toward a profitable future. The company helps private and commercial shipping and management companies find and recruit qualified crew anywhere in the world…
Geodis Wilson announced the appointment of Rene Bach-Larsen as Cluster Managing Director of Singapore and Southeast Asia. Looking forward to his new role of developing Geodis Wilson’s business in one of Asia’s most dynamic economical hubs…
Petrotechnics, a provider of software solutions to improve frontline operational performance and risk management in hazardous industries, is continuing its global growth strategy by appointing David Bleackley as Vice President of Sales.David…
Offshore accommodation and workspace specialists HB Rentals, part of Superior Energy Services has made two key appointments to its business operations as it continues to grow in the eastern hemisphere. Brad Hirst and Mike Christie have…
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. announced the delivery of the M/V HARVEY DEEP-SEA, the fourth of its Tiger Shark Class Offshore Support Vessels constructed for Harvey Gulf International Marine, LLC of New Orleans, LA. The HARVEY DEEP-SEA was delivered July 19…
PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) has announced several executive appointments that are effective Aug. 1:Frank S. Sklarsky, executive vice president, finance, will be appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer, as previously announced…
Alternative to Diesel Strengthens as Barriers Continue to Fall.From the earliest days of mechanically propelled ships, fuel use has been evolving. Starting with wood, fuel changed to coal, which held sway for many years. Oil began to be…
