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Vigor Industrial Promotes Bryan Nichols and Grant Fosheim

Apr 05, 2013

Vigor Industrial made two promotions in its sales and marketing team, advancing Bryan Nichols to Manager of Sales and Marketing and Grant Fosheim to Sales and Marketing Associate.Bryan Nichols joined Vigor Industrial in 2011 as a sales representative…

UK Statutory Residence Test Does Away with Grey Areas

Apr 05, 2013

International accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens says the introduction by the UK of a statutory residence test will bring much greater certainty to an area previously decided largely on the basis of case law and government practice…

LOC Doubles Size in Hong Kong

Apr 05, 2013

Marine & engineering specialist advisors underscore Asia capabilities and commitment to the region.London Offshore Consultants (LOC), the leading marine and engineering advisory group, have doubled the size of their Hong Kong office with the appointment of Ed Wollaston and Steve Salt…

Seafarers' Voluntary Welfare Service Active in Port of Cleveland

Apr 05, 2013

The Port of Cleveland is a particularly welcoming destination for foreign crews, enhanced by the Cleveland Seaman's Service.In his CEO's port stakeholders' letter, Will Friedman draws attention to the organization, now almost half-a-century old…

London International Shipping Week: Speaker Line-up

Apr 05, 2013

Shipping industry heavyweights as well as City of London financial services luminaries dominate the line-up so far confirmed.Speakers so far confirmed include The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Roger Gifford; Koji Sekimizu, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization…

Konecranes to Collaborate with KION Group

Apr 05, 2013

Konecranes to buy certain assets of the container handling truck business of KION Group-owned Linde Material Handling.    •    Konecranes to acquire certain assets of the container handling truck business of KION Group’s Linde brand    •…

A Container Ship Owner Who Got 2012 Right

Apr 05, 2013

'As we close the 2012 books, we have every reason to be satisfied with the Trust’s positive results,' says Rickmers chairman.Extracts from chairman, Bertram R.C. Rickmers's letter to shareholders in the recently released 2012 financial report…

Titanic Replica Tycoon Hosts New York Dinner

Apr 05, 2013

Australian businessman and owner of Blue Star Cruise Line, Professor Clive Palmer, hosted the black-tie event aboard the retired 'USS Intrepid'.The organizers say that the event was attended by a who’s who of world leaders, senior diplomats and major political figures…

Offshore Rig Accommodation: Floatel Share Offering

Apr 04, 2013

Floatel International Ltd is contemplating issuance of approximately USD 150 million new shares on the Oslo stock market.The company says its share placement will further strengthen their position as a leading provider of high-specification…

U.S. Shipbuilding: Sec. Stackley Headlines ASSA-Hosted Roundtable

Apr 04, 2013

On April 10, 2013 the American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA) is hosting a roundtable discussion between member companies and the Honorable Sean Stackley, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Development & Acquisition (ASN RD&A)…

Hempel Releases Annual Report 2012

Apr 04, 2013

Hempel Group reported that its revenues grew by 15% in 2012, despite facing a challenging world market, and the Group is still on track to achieve its long-term goals.The Hempel Group delivered an all-time high revenue of EUR 1,242 million in 2012…

Stolt-Nielsen Limited Reports Results

Apr 04, 2013

Stolt-Nielsen Limited reported unaudited results for the first quarter ended February 28, 2013.   Net profit attributable to SNL shareholders in the first quarter was $1.5 million, with revenue of $519.4 million, compared with $18.2 million…

IHC Merwede Reveals Healthy Profit Margin

Apr 04, 2013

IHC Merwede has revealed a healthy net profit margin of 4.1% in 2012 and a positive sales forecast for the year ahead. The company develops and builds vessels, equipment and life-cycle support services for the dredging, mining and offshore industries…

SENER Opens Office in Brazil

Apr 03, 2013

The engineering and technology group SENER has opened an office in São Paulo, Brazil.SENER thus establishes an operating and permanent division in this Latin American country, made up of about 300 Brazilian professionals specialized in engineering…

Senergy Makes Several Shifts in Senior Management

Apr 03, 2013

Energy services company Senergy added a number of appointments to its senior management team with to consolidate its position for future growth.The company, which provides fully-integrated project and asset development services across the energy industry…

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