Hurricane 'Sandy' pollution response US Coast Guard unified command completes tank vessel lift on Staten Island, NY.The tank vessel John B. Caddell is a 184-foot tanker ship that washed up on Staten Island as a result of high winds and floodwaters from Hurricane Sandy…
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) re-opens its Brussels office within the EU maritime community.Representatives from EU Institutions, European and international organisations came to an event organised by the…
Bavaria Vision 46 named Cruising World’s 2013 'Boat of the Year' in the competitive full-size cruising class.The first of Bavaria’s recently launched Vision Series, the all new 46 caught the eye of Cruising World’s panel of judges because…
Alma Martinez Fallon, HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) director of supply chain procurement receives achievement award.Alma Martinez Fallon, director of supply chain procurement for the company's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division…
KPI Bridge Oil, a global broker and trader in marine bunkers, marine lubricants and risk management products, has appointed Mr. Andrew Cheah as Managing Director of its Singapore operations, KPI Bridge Oil Singapore Pte Ltd.Andrew has more…
Donald L. Blount and Associates, Inc. (DLBA), a naval architecture and marine engineering company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeffrey Bowles to the position of Technical Director. Jeff graduated from Webb Institute in 2000…
The program intends Port of Seattle to help create 100,000 new jobs in the region & reduce its environmental footprint.'We established bold but achievable goals for the port and regional stakeholders in our Century Agenda,' said John Creighton…
US-based Coastal Energy Company updates progress on Thailand rig location and pilot offshore facturing program.Second Rig Arrives on LocationThe Atwood Manta has arrived on location at the Bua Ban North B field and is currently rigging up…
DNV appoints Stefan Nerpin as its new Group Vice President of Communications and External Relations for the DNV Group.As Group Vice President of DNV’s Communications and External Relations, Mr Nerpin will head up the corporate management…
Washington State Ferry (WSF) service disruptions should diminish soon, as three ferries return to service from shipyard.The expected return to service of three ferry vessels over the next two weeks will help alleviate temporary service disruptions occurring now on two major ferry routes…
U.S. News and World report released the results for 2013 “Best Law Firm,” naming Blank Rome LLP as the top firm for Admiralty and Maritime Law. “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations…
In order to help employers ensure compliance with the ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which will enter into force in August 2013, the International Shipping Federation (ISF) has published new and comprehensive Guidelines on the Application of the ILO MLC…
Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc. has appointed Michael Moschos as Bunker Trader as of 15 October 2012.Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc. opened for business earlier this year and has been very well received within the business. The employment of Michael…
Expro International Group Holdings Ltd (Expro) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Renfroe, as a Non-Executive Director. A graduate of Harvard's Advanced Management Program, Mr Renfroe brings a wealth of experience in his 39 years working in oilfield services…
In his acceptance speech Admiral Efthimios E. Mitropoulis is critical as he accepts the IMO International Maritime Prize.The popular Admiral (known as EEM) made the speech at the recent ceremony awarding him the IMO Maritime Prize for 2011 at MO Headquarters…
