Crowley Maritime Corporation presented U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Midshipman James R. Cameron with the company’s Maritime Security Enhancement Award, during the academy's recent 2013 graduation awards convocation.The Maritime Security Enhancement Award…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) said that the nation’s shipyards support $36B in gross domestic product, as part of a report on the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry issued today. Acting Maritime Administrator…
Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement of 6 May 2013, in which Odfjell announced its signing of the definitive agreements to expand existing joint venture with Lindsay Goldberg to include substantially all of the Odfjell's tank terminals business globally…
MoU signed to explore new container cargo opportunities.Forth Ports Limited and Port of Zeebrugge / MBZ have (18 June 2013) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which marks the start of a strategic agreement between the Port companies…
Lindley Marinas, specialized in floating equipment, has recently supplied pontoons and aids to navigation to ENAPOR, the Cape Verde port management company. The pontoons were part of the infrastructure created in Porto Novo (Santo Antão…
Specialist liability insurer for the international transport and logistics industry, TT Club is keen to focus industry attention on the risks associated with the incorrect packing and securing of cargo in containers and the debate over the accurate weighing of containers…
Key Account Manager appointed for Chinese-based customers as market continues east.As global trade, and therefore shipping continues to shift towards the Far East, Wrist Ship Supply has cemented its presence in China with the appointment…
Representative Eric Feige from the Alaska State Legislature presents a letter of commendation to the 'Alert's crew for their rescue tow of drill barge 'Kulluk'.The captain and crew were recognized for their courage, teamwork and professionalism…
WQIS has learned that even market leaders and pioneers need to stay dynamic and never get complacent. Shaking things up can break barriers for even the strongest organizations.By insuring some 35,000 vessels, across every major waterway in the US…
The Long Beach advertising executive & former city planning commissioner, will lead the commission for a 1-year term from 1, July 2013.Thomas Fields will succeed Commissioner Susan E. Anderson Wise, who has served two years as President.The Board President serves as chair of the commission…
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, recognized its Commander Daniel J. Christovich Scholarship awardees and 2013 college graduates at its…
Coastal Trident 2013 Exercise focuses on a Port mining scenario to initiate operational response plans, processes, and systems, June 18 through June 20, 2013.The commercial Port of Hueneme, California, along with representatives from over ninety local…
The 'Memorial Mural,' painted by Thomas W. Skinner in 1947, once on display in The Apprentice School's administration and classroom building is being restored.The 'Memorial Mural,' once on display in The Apprentice School's administration and classroom building…
Rafael Martínez-Abarca was appointed Operations Manager of the Marine Strategic Business Unit (MaSBU) of SENER, an engineering and technology group that has a workforce of about 5,500 professionals and offices in four continents. Rafael Martínez-Abarca replaces in this position Rafael de Góngora…
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is currently running a campaign to promote safe onboard welding across the Asia Pacific region. The Welding Safety Inspection Service, launched earlier this year in Singapore, deals head-on with the challenges…
