As the annual Day of the Seafarer dawns (June 25), InterManager, whose members manage more than 250,000 of the world’s seafarers, has reaffirmed its commitment to crewmembers with a package of activities aimed at addressing crew-related issues…
Teledyne RDI said it would like to implement three lightning round sessions at this year’s ADCPs in Action (AiA) Users’ Conference, which is scheduled to take place in San Diego, Calif. on September 29-October 2, 2013.Lightning Rounds refer…
After six years as President & CEO of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), Mr Arild B. Iversen is moving into a new role as consultant to the parent companies and WWL. Christopher J. Connor, currently Deputy CEO & Chief Commercial Officer, will take over at the helm…
A/S Dan-Bunkering Ltd. announced that as of May 1, 2013, Rune Andreasen has been appointed Sales Manager in Dan-Bunkering’s office in Copenhagen. Rune started as a trainee with Dan-Bunkering back in 1999, and was in 2010 promoted to Senior Bunker Trader & Team Leader…
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…
