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…
DNV is to deliver new courses in offshore safety which aim to advance the critical role of elected safety representatives (ESRs) in minimizing the risk of accidents and improving safety.Following a series of successful pilot courses earlier this year…
Bibby Offshore’s newest division, Bibby Remote Intervention Limited (BRIL) Recently increased its workforce following the creation of two new positions. David Howe joins the firm as project director and Robin Longstaff as survey manager.BRIL…
WIRE-Net has selected The Great Lakes Towing Company and Great Lakes Shipyard as one of the four local manufacturing companies to receive this year’s Mission Builder Awards.WIRE-Net is a Cleveland, Ohio company whose mission is to strengthen…
The Board of ABB has appointed Ulrich Spiesshofer, head of its Discrete Automation & Motion (DM) division, as Chief Executive Officer. Ulrich Spiesshofer will succeed Joe Hogan in this role in an orderly transition on September 15, 2013…
Maritime London has appointed shipbroker Alderman & Sheriff Jeffrey Evans as its chairman to follow David Moorehouse CBE.Made up of professional UK maritime service firms, Maritime London showcases the breadth and depth of the cluster. The UK’s maritime industry accounts for 2…
