International developer of simulators and virtual training software, Rotterdam-based VSTEP, says it has appointed Joost van Ree as head of sales with responsibility for worldwide sales and growth of the company’s simulator products.Van Ree…
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced an organizational realignment that it said will strengthen the Agency’s ability to ensure the nation has sufficient capability to meet sealift needs during conflicts or national emergencies…
Triton Overseas Transport has announced the appointment of Robert Blair to the position of Outside Sales Representative. Focused on positioning Triton as the Gulf Coast gateway to the world, Blair will offer competitive rates, outstanding customer…
Sir Richard Branson is a last minute addition to the list of speakers at All-Energy 2014. The U.K.’s renewable energy exhibition and conference is being held at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC), May 21-22. Speaking live from his renowned Necker Island base…
Harvey Gulf International Marine has sold its towing division to Signet Maritime Corporation.Through the deal, Signet will acquire eight offshore towing vessels (OTVs) ranging in size from 75 to 153 metric tons bollard pull. The sale will encompass all Harvey OTVs…
London P&I Club’s result for the 2013/2014 financial year produced an overall surplus of $6.6 million, increasing the free reserve to $160.6 million.There was an increase in P&I claims costs within the club’s retained layers in the financial year…
The TT Club announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2014, maintaining its A- (Excellent) rating by agency AM Best for the eight consecutive year.Highlights: $186.3 million gross written premiums $12 million surplus Total assets of $641…
BMT Group Ltd. announced that Charles Packshaw has joined the Board of Directors as a nonexecutive Director. Charles has 30 years’ experience working with financial institutions in the City of London and is currently Head of UK Advisory at HSBC Bank…
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) said it is actively strengthening partnership in key areas of enhancing maritime transport safety. In 2014, meetings of four sections of the RS Scientific and Technical Council (STC) were held. Scientific and educational centers…
Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) says it praises the final conference agreement for the Water Resources Reform Development Act (WRRDA) of 2014, which contains four major recommendations of the Capital Development Plan (CDP), and urged passage of a final bill…
In his speech at the LNG Export & Export & Infrastructure Conference Federal Maritime Commissioner Doyle gives insights on the consequences of the adoption of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a marine fuel in the United States. The text from the…
Donation made following delivery of SWATH workboatCTruk said it recently cemented its support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association with a donation of £20,000 following the delivery of its second CWhisper SWATH workboat.The late naval…
The possible strike by 600 Norwegian engineers in service on ships has been cancelled after involved parties involved reached an agreement, GAC said in its daily Hot Port News report.The strike would have impacted most maritime traffic at Norwegian ports…
The Chesapeake PowerBoat Symposium Committee announced that Professor Jacques Hadler, Professor Emeritus of Naval Architecture at Webb Institute, will be the honored guest for this year's Powerboat Symposium. Hadler will be honored for his…
Wellsite Rental Services Appoints FaucheauxWellsite Rental Services has appointed Blair Faucheaux as controller.Faucheaux’s responsibilities include the management of all financial matters and support to the management and ownership teams…
