ACE Winches announced post tax profits of £6.2m for 2012, a 15% increase on the previous year. Turnover at the Aberdeenshire-based group soared to £31.1m in the year ended October 31, 2012, a 42% increase on the previous twelve months, with…
'In a favorable context for the oil & gas and related services industry, BOURBON is continuing to grow,' says CEO.First quarter 2013 highlights Continued growth especially in the Shallow water offshore segment (+31.7%); this is due…
The Panama Canal has been nominated for the 2013 Prince of Asturias Award by the Spanish Ambassador.The Prince of Asturias Award is an annual prize presented by the Prince of Asturias Foundation to promote and reward scientific, technical…
A delegation from Xiamen, China accompanied by the CEO of COSCO UK visit the London offices of Thomas Miller. The purpose of the visit by the delegation was to understand more of the shipping/insurance sectors in London and to foster good relations…
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division recently dedicated its 11th Habitat for Humanity house in Hampton.NNS has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg since 2002 to build homes for families in Hampton Roads…
Shanghai-based Wison Offshore & Marine Ltd., a subsidiary of the Wison Group, announced that Latin America Sales Manager, Juan Guarin, will present the EXMAR FLRSU project at the Offshore Colombia Forum on May 6.Wison Offshore & Marine was…
David Williams, CEO of the Noble Corporation, was honored as the Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s “Salute to the Maritime Person of the Year” at the Petroleum Club in Houston. Mr. Williams was awarded the Emery Rice medal, the Academy’s highest…
Sam Williams was appointed Regional Manager for China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Vietnam for Thordon Bearings, INc. The position is effective from May 1.www.thordonbearings.com
Attempts by carriers to tackle the capacity overhang are being undone as new orders for Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) continue to make the headlines, according to Drewry’s monthly report Sea & Air Shipper Insight.The news that China…
Dubai Maritime City (DMC), the mixed-use development for maritime business, announced the Grand Opening of the new Goltens facility at the City. The ultra-modern facility seeks to support Goltens’ operations worldwide. Dubai Maritime City project is built over 2…
The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) announced the election of Thomas Allegretti as its new Chairman.Allegretti is President & CEO of The American Waterways Operators. He succeeds James Henry, Chairman and President of the Transportation Institute…
International Bunkering Middle East DMCC announced the promotion of Jesper Porsmose to Senior Bunker & Lubricant Trader as from May 1, 2013.
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association is to present a public program featuring a range of important issues concerning the Great Lakes.The Great Lakes Symposium is a first-of-its- kind public program focusing on timely legal issues impacting the Great Lakes…
The Union representing Search and Rescue (SAR) specialists with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is unsurprised at findings of the Auditor General's Spring 2013 Report.'Our members are strong, dedicated individuals so it comes as no surprise…
In his newly published book, industry expert Nigel Draffin answers the key questions about LNG bunker fuel.The publishers, Petrospot, say that Nigel Draffin answers the key questions about LNG bunker fuel in his usual informative and lucid style…
