Classification society RINA has certified MSC Cruises under its Best Management Scheme. The goal-based scheme recognizes management excellence, setting standards which exceed the requirements of statutory rules and codes. The certification covers all aspects of managing a cruise line company…
Douglas Brown, the Managing Director of UTEC StarNet, has been awarded a Fellowship by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in recognition of “significant experience and standing within the construction industry.”Fellowship…
Glander International Bunkering, a bunkering and lubricant trading & brokering company, has announced Elza Adamyan has joined their Dubai office.Elza begins her career at Glander International Bunkering as a Bunker and Lubricant Trader.
A.P. Moller-Maersk said on Tuesday it had abandoned a planned ship pooling network after China's Ministry of Commerce surprisingly announced it had not approved it. Maersk shares were down 6.2 percent at 1100 GMT compared with a 0.7 percent fall in the Danish benchmark index…
Allianz Group’s specialist corporate insurer, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), announce the appointment of Steve Kennedy as Head of Corporate Property and Inland Marine Claims, replacing Tony Clark who retired at the end of January 2014…
In fiscal 2013, economic growth in Asia was stilted by China’s worsening financial problems and political turmoil in Thailand. On the other hand, the United States’ recovery continued, and Europe’s economy experienced an upward swing, suggesting that developed nations are on the path to recovery…
KPI Bridge Oil, a global broker and trader in marine bunkers, marine lubricants and risk management products, has promoted James Enston to Managing Director at its London Office. James Enston has been with KPI Bridge Oil for almost 10 years and has a background as Sales Manager with Exxon Mobil…
Dr. Michael A. Alfultis, a retired U.S. Coast Guard captain, and the director and chief administrative officer of the University of Connecticut’s Avery Point campus, has been named as the next president of the SUNY Maritime College. Dr.…
KPI Bridge Oil promoted James Enston to Managing Director at its London Office. Enston has been with KPI Bridge Oil for almost 10 years and has a background as Sales Manager with Exxon Mobil, Editor with Platts and in operations within shipbroking…
The P3 Network will not be implemented following decision by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) in ChinaToday, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) in China announced that they have not given their approval to the P3 Network.On March 24…
Tideland Signal Corporation revealed a new company logo at IALA-SPAIN 2014. Tideland said it has grown and evolved over the last six decades, and it saw IALA-SPAIN 2014 as the perfect venue to introduce a refreshed logo.Proud of its history…
Unique Maritime Group, which is an integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solutions provider, proudly announces that its CEO, Himanshu (Harry) Gandhi has been felicitated with the International Golden Helm Awards 2014 held at Emirates International Maritime Academy (EIMA)…
“The Middle East is a world-class centre of excellence for ship repair with a number of well respected shipyards already offering a diverse range of services. We are seeing new joint ventures between the region and Asia in the dry dock sector…
AJ Halavacs, Pleasure Craft Product Line Manager, North and Central America at ZF Marine Propulsion Systems Miramar LLC, the North American arm of ZF Friedrichshafen AG Marine Propulsion Systems, has died after fighting illness for a number of years…
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft will be the keynote speaker highlighting the achievements of graduates of the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) program. Capt. Robert Smith, the highest-ranking officer to graduate from this program…
