On April 7th, 2013, Dredge Technology Corporation will introduce its well-known Simulator Training to the USA. The training will be presented in collaboration with the Netherlands-based Training Institute for Dredging (TID) and makes use of TID’s own Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) Simulator…
The crew aboard Crowley Maritime Corporation’s tugboat Guard recently performed a heroic rescue of a man who was struggling to stay afloat in the waters outside of San Francisco Bay. The rescue took place during the early morning hours of Wednesday…
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has emphasised how avoidable errors can prove expensive for ship agents.In the latest issue of its Claims Review, ITIC recounts how a ship agent at a tidal port in Japan was asked to provide…
The CPE Certified Port Ececutive Program welcomed ten new graduates at the completion of their program in Vancouver, October 19th 2012. The CPE Certified Port Executive Program creates a new learning pathway for professionals in the port world…
Norwegian training specialist Seagull AS has signed a licensing agreement with the International Shipping Federation (ISF), the global employers’ association for shipowners, which will allow Seagull to utilize electronic versions of the widely…
The Ninth Coast Guard District begins its annual retrieval of the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Seaway System seasonal aids to navigation before ice forms.In a massive task Operation Fall Retrieve, which includes lighted and unlighted buoys and beacons has begun…
In anticipation of the winter storm which came on the heels of Hurricane Sandy, spill response teams based on New York’s Staten Island stopped work for just a day.NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration is continuing aerial surveys of Arthur Kill…
Rolls-Royce state that trading is consistent with the guidance for the Group provided at its half-year results in July 2012.For the full year, the Group continues to expect good growth in underlying revenue and underlying profit, with cash…
British navy ice patrol ship 'HMS Protector' conducts the first systematic survey since the 1970's of waters off Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.In the first survey of the area to be conducted using modern techniques, HMS Protector…
Port & maritime logistics services providers Wilson Sons Ltd. records record EBITDA of US$ 47.4-million in the third quarter of 2012.Highlights:The Company recorded Net Revenues of USD 157.5-million and record EBITDA of USD 47.4-million in the third quarter of 2012…
Rolls-Royce announce that Mike Terrett, Chief Operating Officer, has decided to retire at the end of the year. Mike has worked for Rolls-Royce for 34 years and has been instrumental in shaping the current success of the business.Mike, an engineer…
Washington State Ferry 'Walla Walla' suffers part engine meltdown in shiprepair yard putting it out of service indefinitely.A failure in one of the drive motors on the 188-car ferry, Walla Walla, has left parts of the ferry near the engine melted and charred…
Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd, an Acteon company, is delighted to announce the appointment of Bill Smart as business development manager, North America.Prior to joining Aquatic, Smart served as the Vice President of Sales and Service for Prime Source Packaging…
Ince & Co partner Jamila Khan has moved to the firm’s Piraeus office.Jamila has a broad practice covering all aspects of shipping and international trade and commodities disputes and commercial transactions. She has close links with…
Clay Maitland to join Peter Shaerf as organization’s chief drivers.New York Maritime Inc. (NYMAR) Chairman, Peter Shaerf of AMA Capital Partners, has announced that Clay Maitland will join him in heading this organization whose mission…
