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Atlantic Marine Sets Up Marine Survey & Consultancy Arm

Feb 18, 2013

Atlantic Marine Associates Inc. (AMA) a member of the Eagle Ocean Group appoints John S. Poulson to head the new service.Trading as AMA Consulting Services, the new entity is led by John S. Poulson, latterly president of GL Noble Denton, New York…

American P&I Club Recruits Two Key Managers

Feb 18, 2013

Shipowners Claims Bureau Inc., American P&I Club managers, make appointments in underwriting and survey, & technical departments.Colin Snell has been recruited to SCB’s underwriting department to support the club’s European and North American business…

Hamburg Süd Takes Environmental Responsibilities Seriously

Feb 18, 2013

Germany's Hamburg Süd Group has recently published its first Responsibility Report titled 'Making it our Business'.The report documents not only the ecological but also the social and societal responsibility the company exercises. At the…

International Bunkering Welcomes Two New Traders

Feb 18, 2013

The Dubai office team welcomes Andreas Johansen, and the Singapore office Maureen Leong.Both Andreas and Maureen will work as bunker and lubricant traders for International Bunkering.One year after the launch of International Bunkering's office in Singapore trading results have been favourable…

Port Metro Vancouver: Throughput Growth Builds Common Interest

Feb 18, 2013

Canada’s Port Metro continued its growth in 2012, setting new records in the container and bulk sectors.The 2012 year-end statistics report shows that Port Metro Vancouver handled 124 million tonnes of cargo 
through the end of December, an increase of one per cent over 2011…

UK Seafarer Numbers Down, More in Training

Feb 18, 2013

The union Nautilus International voices concern over new government statistics showing a fresh slump in the number of UK seafarers.The Department for Transport report reveals that the total number of UK officers and ratings dropped by 10% last year…

Chris Slotten Joins Globe Express Services

Feb 18, 2013

Globe Express Services appoints global logistics veteran Chris Slotten as Chief Commercial Officer & Senior Vice-President.Globe Express Services, one of the world’s top 100 global logistics providers with a market presence in over 80 countries…

Suez Canal Temporarily Blocked

Feb 18, 2013

A statement by Admiral Mohab Mamish, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, explains reactions to the grounding of a Korean tankship.Suez Canal Authority Chairman, Amiral Mohab Mamish, stated that Suez Canal pilots and salvage teams supported…

AMSEC Employee Honored for Safety Idea

Feb 17, 2013

Huntington Ingalls Industries' AMSEC subsidiary employee, Casey Tarnowski, wins annual safety suggestion award.The annual Safety Suggestion Award contest is hosted by the Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA).Casey Tarnowski was honored for his stanchion stabilizer…

NACE International Institute Names Executive Director

Feb 17, 2013

Helena M. Seelinger has been appointed NACE International Institute's new Executive Director.The NACE International Institute was formed in 2012 as an organization focused on certification activities and further advancement of the corrosion profession…

NBGI Private Equity: Acquisition of Cosalt Offshore

Feb 15, 2013

NBGI brings Cosalt’s Aberdeen and Norway businesses into its stable alongside ATR Group as it builds global provider of offshore equipment and lifting servicesNBGI Private Equity, investor in Aberdeen-based ATR Group, is acquiring the Aberdeen and Norway operations of Cosalt Offshore…

GulfMark Offshore Announces Retirement of Bruce Streeter

Feb 15, 2013

GulfMark Offshore, Inc. (NYSE:GLF) announced managerial retirements and promotions.Mr. David Butters, Chairman of the Board of GulfMark Offshore, announced that Bruce Streeter has elected to retire from the Company as an officer and director…

New Esri Ocean Industry Manager Takes the Helm

Feb 15, 2013

Drew Stephens Leads GIS for Ocean and Coastal Environments Industry.Esri has hired Drew Stephens to expand the market for GIS within the ocean industry. Esri, the world leader in GIS, has accelerated the development of its ocean technologies via the Esri Ocean GIS Initiative…

GEG Names Garber as CIO

Feb 15, 2013

Greene’s Energy Group (GEG), a  provider of integrated testing, rentals and specialty services, has named Gene Garber as Chief Integration Officer, announced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bob Vilyus.  Based in Lafayette, La., Garber, who also maintains his position as Senior Vice President…

North P&I Club Launches Post-Repatriation Medical Scheme

Feb 15, 2013

The ‘A’ rated, 170 million GT North P&I club has launched a new scheme to help its members ensure their Filipino crew members receive the most efficient, high quality treatment when repatriated to the Philippines as a result of injury or illness at sea…

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