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Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic Announces the Hiring of Scott Schmitz

Nov 27, 2012

Mill Log Equipment Company DBA Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic (www.milllog.com), Twin Disc’s newest full service Distributor, has announced the hiring of Scott Schmitz as the Territory Manager for the Northern Mid-Atlantic States to include, Eastern Pennsylvania…

Moore Stephens Warns on VAT Changes

Nov 27, 2012

International accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens has highlighted an imminent change to VAT rules by the UK government which could have significant implications for the shipping industry.With effect from 1 December 2012,…

Singapore’s Jaya Holdings – New CFO Appointed

Nov 27, 2012

Jaya Holdings Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Chong Chow Pin as Chief Financial Officer Designate.  Mr Chong will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and be responsible for financial, treasury and all corporate services…

China Rongsheng Chairman Quits

Nov 27, 2012

Chairman of China's largest private shipbuilder, Zhang Zhirong, steps down from China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group.Determined to put scandal behind it, China’s largest private shipbuilder, China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group, has said its chairman has stepped down…

London to Host International Shipping Week 2013

Nov 27, 2012

Maritime industry leaders from across the globe are expected to gather for a week of meetings and events in the capital.Welcoming the new initiative, Maritime London's chief executive, Doug Barrow, said that London International Shipping…

US-based Coastal Energy to Place Second Offshore Thailand Rig

Nov 26, 2012

Coastal Energy Company, an independent exploration and production company with assets in Thailand, issues 2013 guidance.•    The Company expects operating expenses to average approximately $19.00 per bbl offshore Thailand, well below 2012…

Scott Schmitz New Territory Manager for Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic

Nov 26, 2012

Mill Log Equipment Company DBA Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic hire Scott Schmitz as Territory Manager for the Northern Mid-Atlantic States.Twin Disc’s newest full service distributor, announce the hiring of Scott Schmitz as the Territory Manager for the Northern Mid-Atlantic States to include…

Dockwise to Review Merits of Intended Offer Boskalis

Nov 26, 2012

Dockwise Ltd. confirms it has received an unsolicited intended offer from Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. ('Boskalis') for the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Dockwise at an offer price of EUR 17.20 per share cum dividend.  The…

ClassNK Announces PrimeManagement Seminars

Nov 26, 2012

ClassNK (Chairman and President: Noboru Ueda) has announced that it will be bringing its highly regarded PrimeManagement series of seminars to Turkey and Greece for the first time on November 28 and 29th respectively.  The seminars, which are offered free of charge…

Knightsbridge Sell Tankship

Nov 26, 2012

Knightsbridge Tankers Limited sells its VLCC 'Kengsington' to an unrelated 3rd party for delivery this month.The Company expects to record a gain of approximately $0.1 million in the fourth quarter having recorded an impairment loss of $13…

Vendee Globe Race Victim Limps Off to Brazil

Nov 26, 2012

Armel Le Cléac’h still leads the race while Vincent Riou aboard 'PRB' becomes the 7th boat to retire in 15 days of racing.Vincent Riou, onboard his boat PRB, has retired from the race. Two days ago he collided with a large floating metal buoy and damaged his hull…

Philippines Positioned as Ship Repair Hub

Nov 26, 2012

The Philippines is ideally positioned in the Asia-Pacific region to repair ocean-going & fishing vessels according to a Japanese study.The report was contained in a study on the ship building and ship repair industry of the Philippines conducted…

Boskalis Intends to Buy Dockwise

Nov 26, 2012

The addition of Dockwise's activities to the Boskalis group will provide an extensive package of services for clients in the oil and gas sector.Boskalis has invited the Dockwise Board of Directors to discuss the intended offered acqusition…

Northern Sea Route Clicks Up Record Transits

Nov 25, 2012

46 vessels have transited through Northern Sea Route as this year's navigation season comes to an end.Never before have so many vessels used the Northern Sea Route for cargo transport between Europe and Asia. and never before has so much cargo been transported along the route…

Tug & Barge Safety Focus of New Publication

Nov 25, 2012

The UK Club’'s Loss Prevention team takes a close look at tug and barge operations worldwide from the P&I perspective.The latest Loss Prevention publication from the UK P&I Club is entitled '‘Tug and Barge Matters', running to 18 pages and heavily illustrated…

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OPEC+ Responds to Hormuz Shutdown

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