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McClaugherty Joins SeaTrepid International

Aug 01, 2014

SeaTrepid International announced that Jim McClaugherty has joined the company as senior sales manager for the Gulf of Mexico. McClaugherty joins with 45 years of experience in the offshore industry, starting his career as a commercial diver in 1970 in the Gulf of Mexico…

Dan-Bunkering Restructures for Expansion

Aug 01, 2014

Bunker trading company A/S Dan-Bunkering Ltd. introduced a new organizational structure effective August 1, 2014. The company said the move was made to maintain its position, continue expansion in the marketplace and to accommodate a newly implemented strategy…

Matson Reports Solid Q2 2014 Results, Dividend Increased

Aug 01, 2014

Leading U.S. carrier in the PacificMatson, Inc. reported net income of $18.1 million or $0.42 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, compared with $20.1 million or $0.47 per diluted share in 2013. Consolidated revenue for the second quarter 2014 was $436…

ABS President Wiernicki Signs New MARAD Agreement

Jul 31, 2014

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) informs that it has entered into a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) establishing the policies and procedures regarding the survey and classification of the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF). The agreement…

NSRP Risk Management Panel and SCA Joint Meeting

Jul 31, 2014

The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) Risk Management Panel will be meeting jointly with the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) November 5-6, 2014 in Virginia Beach, Va.Those who plan to attend are required to complete the registration form: http://surveys…

Hertel Offshore Reaches Safety Milestone

Jul 31, 2014

July 29, 2014 marked a safety milestone for Hertel Offshore (NL), indicating five years without a Lost Time Incident.Hertel expresses its appreciation to all company employees, customers, partners and subcontractors for contributing to this achievement…

Obituary: Former Port Executive Letitia Cecconi

Jul 31, 2014

Letitia Burgess Cecconi, who served as an assistant director at the Port of Redwood City in the 1970s and early 1980s, died July 5 at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Richard, daughters Caroline Cecconi and Linda Goodman…

Transocean Prices Initial Public Offering

Jul 31, 2014

Transocean Partners LLC, a Marshall Islands limited liability company formed by Transocean Ltd., has announced  the pricing of its initial public offering of 17,500,000 common units representing limited liability company interests at $22.00 per unit…

Brekelmans Named Shell Projects & Technology Director

Jul 31, 2014

Royal Dutch Shell plc announced the appointment of Harry Brekelmans as Projects & Technology Director with effect from October 1, 2014.  In his new role, Harry will become a member of the Executive Committee and will take over from Matthias Bichsel who will be leaving the company after 34 years…

ISC Profit Slip in Q2 2014 but Pay Dividend

Jul 31, 2014

International Shipholding Corporation (ISC) has announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, summarized here:Net Losshe Company reported a net loss of $664,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014. For the comparable three months ended June 30…

Hornbeck Offshore Ride High on Q2 2014 Results

Jul 31, 2014

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. has announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014.  Following are highlights for this period and excerpts from the Company's future outlook: 2Q2014 Upstream revenue and EBITDA…

Growing American Shipping Bill Introduced by Garamendi

Jul 30, 2014

Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-03), Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure’s Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, informs ot the introduction of  H.R. 5270, the 'Growing American Shipping Act', to strengthen the U…

There’s Still Time for SHIPPINGInsight Award Entries

Jul 30, 2014

Entry submissions for the first SHIPPINGInsight Award are due Friday, Aug. 1, but organizers said they will continue to accept nominations through following week to provide some extra time.SHIPPINGInsight Award offers an opportunity to be…

Cooper Named VP at Intelsat

Jul 30, 2014

Intelsat S.A. today announced that Patricia Cooper has been named as the company's Vice President, Government Affairs and Policy, effective August 25.In this newly created role, Cooper will be responsible for leading the company's U.S.,…

Natzet Joins Parsons Brinckerhoff

Jul 30, 2014

Maximillian Natzet has been named a Supervising Engineer in the Virginia Beach office of Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global infrastructure strategic consulting, engineering and program/construction management organization.In his new position…

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