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MHI Targets Threefold Female Management Increase

Jul 07, 2014

Newly Set Target is Aimed to Promote Diversity of Human Resources.Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has set a target to increase the number of the company's female managers (in positions of Section Manager and higher) threefold from the current level by 2020…

ProSep Opens Facilities to Third Party Manufacturing

Jul 07, 2014

ProSep has launched a new manufacturing service for third party clients at its purpose-built fabrication facility on Clara Road.ProSep has the capability to construct large structural fabrications, vessels and piping spools, as well as being able to fully assemble packaged equipment…

WSS Joins MACN and Global Fight Against Corruption

Jul 07, 2014

Alongside the Wilh. Wilhelmsen group, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is now a full member of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) and will be joining the campaign to eliminate corruption across the maritime industry.Speaking as the membership was announced…

Dan-Bunkering Employs Office Administrator

Jul 07, 2014

Dan-Bunkering (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is pleased to announce that Ong Ka Yee has been employed as Office Administrator.Ong Ka Yee who is born and raised in Singapore and holds a bachelor in Mass Communication will be joining the Singapore Dan-Bunkering team which now comprises 15 members of staff…

Harkand Hires New Group General Counsel

Jul 07, 2014

International subsea inspection, repair, maintenance (IRM) and light construction company Harkand announced the appointment of Jacqueline Hill as the group general counsel.Hill brings more than 15 years of experience in corporate law, most recently in energy marketing and trading in the U…

Maritime Museum Fundraises to Honor Rescue Services

Jul 03, 2014

The recession has generated difficult times for many Americans, yet it has failed to weaken the generosity of the National Maritime Museum Cornwall visitors, who have raised nearly $12,000 for the rescue services in the last few months. The…

US Census Bureau Names Kelly FTD Chief

Jul 03, 2014

The U.S. Census Bureau announced the selection of Dale Kelly as the new Foreign Trade Division (FTD) Chief.Kelly is responsible for directing the plans and programs that provide the infrastructure for producing the monthly U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services (FT-900) Report…

Irving Welcomes Mi’kmaq Tradesmen to Halifax Shipyard

Jul 03, 2014

Irving Shipbuilding today officially welcomed four Mi’kmaq tradesmen to Halifax Shipyard as part of the contract awarded to Flynn Canada Ltd. for siding, cladding and roofing of its new shipbuilding facilities underway. The shipbuilding company…

CGF Presents to $10K Gift to Station Fort Pierce

Jul 03, 2014

At a presentation earlier today the Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families presented a $10,000 gift to Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce, Fort Pierce…

SSA Appoints Phoon as Executive Director

Jul 03, 2014

The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) announced that Michael Phoon has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the SSA as a result of the forthcoming retirement of Mr Daniel Tan after 29 years of dedicated service to the Association…

London International Shipping Week Set for 2015

Jul 02, 2014

The British Government has once again thrust its weight behind London International Shipping Week with an official visit to the LISW2015 stand at Posidonia in Greece by the British Ambassador in Athens followed by public shows of support at…

Genco Shipping Cleared to Exit Bankruptcy

Jul 02, 2014

A U.S. bankruptcy judge said on Wednesday he will approve Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd's plan to exit its Chapter 11 bankruptcy after he overruled objections from shareholders.Judge Sean Lane of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan said…

SHIPPINGInsight Award Entries Deadline Extended

Jul 02, 2014

Entries will be accepted until Aug. 1, 2014 for the inaugural SHIPPINGInsight Award.The annual award will honor a ship operating company and its technology partners for the successful implementation of an innovative technology or initiative…

Bellingham Named Director of WHOI Robotics Center

Jul 02, 2014

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) has appointed James Bellingham as the first director of its Center for Marine Robotics.Bellingham will come to WHOI in early fall 2014 from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)…

Noble Execs Cut Deal with SEC Ahead of Bribery Trial

Jul 02, 2014

Two executives from offshore drilling contractor Noble Corp have agreed to settle civil claims they participated in a bribery scheme to obtain permits for oil rigs in Nigeria, days before the case was set to go to trial.Jury selection had been scheduled for next Monday in the U…

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