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Nautronix Strengthens Sales Team

Oct 16, 2013

Through water communication and positioning technology company, Nautronix, announced three new appointments within its sales team.Bob Barrett, joins Nautronix as Sales Manager at the company’s global headquarters in Aberdeen. He will be…

2H Offshore’s Brazil Team Adds Technical Managers

Oct 15, 2013

2H Offshore, an Acteon company, has appointed Pedro Viana and Roberto Alvim as the technical managers of its Rio de Janeiro, Brazil office to strengthen its management team and drive business growth. Viana was the first engineer hired when 2H Offshore’s Brazil office opened in 2003…

Companies Partner to Protect the Great Lakes

Oct 15, 2013

American Steamship Company (ASC), a subsidiary of GATX Corporation, and Chicago’s John G. Shedd Aquarium are working collaboratively in pursuit of their common goal of protecting the Great Lakes, and now they’re taking that message to communities along the shores…

Fundraiser Celebrates Maritime Museum

Oct 15, 2013

A black tie fundraising gala dinner event at National Maritime Museum Cornwall, in the company of Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, raised over £80,000 for the Museum last week.The event called a Night at the Museum, celebrated the…

OMSA Enters Leadership Transition

Oct 15, 2013

The Offshore Marine Service Association announced that it will begin a transition of leadership. Several months ago, President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Adams informed the OMSA Board of Directors that he would be stepping down by the end…

SENER Appoints Marine Commercial Director for Mexico

Oct 15, 2013

Héctor Martínez has been appointed Commercial Director of SENER’s Marine Strategic Business Unit in Mexico in addition to his responsibility as Commercial Director of the Aerospace Strategic Business Unit in the same division. These are two business sectors with good growth prospects…

New Management in Muir Matheson

Oct 15, 2013

Miros AS, a Norwegian leading global producer of oceanographic remote sensing equipment and advanced Met Ocean systems, acquired Aberdeen based Muir Matheson Ltd. on November 1, 2012 to strengthen the company’s presence in the oil and gas Market…

GOST Announces Promotions, Adds New Team Member

Oct 14, 2013

Marine security, monitoring and tracking systems supplier GOST (Global Ocean Security Technologies) has promoted Parrish Westbrook to National Sales and OEM Account Manager, Samantha Thomas to Sales and Marketing Coordinator and added Product Specialist Tony Miller to the team…

Heidmar CEO Marc La Monte Passes Away

Oct 14, 2013

Marc La Monte -  1963-2013 Heidmar reported the unexpected passing of Marc La Monte of Wilton, Connecticut.Mr. La Monte passed away while on a business flight in Europe on the morning of October 14th.La Monte was a widely respected member of the international shipping industry for 27 years…

Tundra Incorporates Security Management System

Oct 14, 2013

Tundra Maritime Defense Services (MDS) has completed Stage 1 of the ISO/PAS 28007 process in collaboration with Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA). Already SAMI Stage 1 and ISO 9001 certified, Tundra MDS have now incorporated a Security…

Ricketts Joins CBMM as Shipwright Apprentice

Oct 14, 2013

Brooke Ricketts of Centreville, Md. has joined the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, Md. as a shipwright apprentice. Rickett’s apprenticeship begins with restoration work on the historic skipjack Rosie Parks. Ricketts…

Northrop Grumman Appoints Maureen Del Duca Vice President

Oct 14, 2013

Northrop Grumman Corporation has appointed Maureen Del Duca vice president and deputy general counsel, Litigation and Investigations, effective immediately.In this role, Del Duca will be responsible for leading and managing the company's top quality internal team…

CMAL CEO Moves on after Six Years at the Helm

Oct 14, 2013

The Chief Executive Officer of Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is leaving his position after six years leading the organization. Guy Platten, who was appointed to CMAL in August 2007 at its inception, is leaving to take up a role with the U…

Marina Port Vell Sponsors Pinmar Golf Tourney

Oct 13, 2013

Superyacht destination Marina Port Vell (MPV), Barcelona, Spain, was the sponsor of the recent Pinmar Golf Tournament, played from October 9-11, 2013, in Mallorca.Marina Port Vell, Barcelona, already a popular yachting destination, is undergoing a transformation…

Raymarine Autopilot wins NMEA-BWI Technology Award

Oct 11, 2013

Independent panel selects product based on innovation, benefit to boaters, practicality and value.  Raymarine took top honors at the 2013 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) International Marine Electronics Conference & Expo…

Logistics News

US Gulf Coast’s First LNG Ship Bunkering Hub Secures Final Permits

US Gulf Coast’s First LNG Ship Bunkering Hub Secures Final Permits

Investcorp to Invest $550M in Oman’s Port of Duqm Expansion

Investcorp to Invest $550M in Oman’s Port of Duqm Expansion

US Freight Industry Hopes for Back-to-School Demand Boost After Tariff Truce

US Freight Industry Hopes for Back-to-School Demand Boost After Tariff Truce

CMA CGM to Redeploy Fleet to Avoid US Port Fees on Chinese Vessels

CMA CGM to Redeploy Fleet to Avoid US Port Fees on Chinese Vessels

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