IHC Merwede has received a silver certificate for its health policy for employees. This prestigious certificate was issued by the International Institute for Health Management and Quality (IHMQ) following an extensive health audit of the company…
John Joseph Ciullo passes away at 54. Mr. John Joseph Ciullo, age 54 years of Fort Lauderdale, FL, entered into Eternal Life on September 29, 2012. John was predeceased by his mother Shirley Flowers Thompson. He is survived by his beloved Elena Shalaeva…
Commenting on the collision between two passenger vessels in Hong Kong waters on Monday, ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) seafarers’ section secretary John Whitlow said: “This is a sad loss of life, and all of us must be thinking of those affected…
Triton Diving acquires the diving assets of Louisiana Oilfield Divers (LOD).Triton Diving Services, an affiliate company of Grey Mountain Partners, acquires diving assets of LOD, including 'Premier Explorer', a 208-foot, 4-point vessel.The…
In its latest shipping sector report DNB Bank, focuses on how ship speed optimization has changed fundamental supply/demand balances.The DNB Bank report expounds:Speed optimisation has completely changed the fundamental supply/demand balances…
The International Shipping Strategic Development Forum met in Shanghai for wide-ranging discusion on the shipping industry.With high profile support from the Lord Mayor of London David Wooton who opened the forum, the event was attended…
A Sea Smooth ferry collided with & sank the 'Lamma lV in Hong Kong waters.More than 120 passengers and crew were on the Lamma IV, owned by the Hong Kong Electric Company, heading to watch a huge National Day fireworks display in Victoria Harbour when the collision occurred just off Lamma…
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev & Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni consulted in Astana during the VII Kazernergy Eurasian Forum.During the meeting, described as cordial and constructive, Eni's CEO shared the developments and results of…
An elite group of men who paved the way for success on D-Day are honoured with an imposing monument on Hayling Island in Hampshire.Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, and Major General Ed Davis, Commandant General Royal Marines and Commander Amphibious Forces…
The America’s Cup World Series, San Francisco, is part of what is being billed as the busiest week of events in the city’s history.“We have a challenging program this week,” said regatta director Iain Murray. “We’re working with Fleet Week…
Flagship Maritime Recruiting focuses on servicing the needs of maritime companies in the USA and Canada.Flagship Maritime Recruiting is founded by shipping professionals and augmented by specialists in the recruitment, human resources (HR)…
Thirty plus Year Offshore Industry Veteran Joins Horton Wison Deepwater, Inc.Horton Wison Deepwater, Inc. announced the appointment of Gregory Navarre as President of the company and a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Navarre…
Topoil AB has appointed Hanna Andersson, 25 years old, as Bunker Trader as of 1st of October 2012.Hanna have been working at Topoil since the beginning of 2011. Her main task have been logistics and operation of the Topoil fleet. Before…
Private Maritime Security expert Sea Marshals has gained ISO9001:2008 approval in a month which saw the company protect a record number of vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden – up 22% on the previous month.To cope with this increasing demand…
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the world’s leading maritime services provider, has appointed Francisco Villagran to a new role as Regional Operations Manager, Americas with effect from 1st October 2012.The new appointment is a promotion…
