Classification society ABS announces the opening of an office in Stavanger, Norway to further extend its global reach and provide dedicated support to its growing Norwegian client base. Known for its leadership in offshore classification and technology…
Suzy Kelly, CEO of Jo-Kell Inc., an electrical distributor and engineering company, received the Small Business Insight Minerva Award at the 1st Annual Minerva Awards Luncheon on April 6, 2011. The event was held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Virginia Beach…
OOCL is pleased to announce the following executive movements in our headquarters and Hong Kong regional office, effective from June 13, 2011.Ms Miranda Lou, currently Managing Director, OOCL Hong Kong Branch will succeed Mr Taylor Gao as Director…
Wilhelmsen Ships Service has announced two key appointments in Russia as part of its ongoing programme of global expansion.Alexander Fomin has been appointed Account Manager West Russia and will be based in St.Petersburg, handling customer accounts in St…
Latest Review of the Year shows enhanced financial strength of UK ClubIn its Review of the Year 2011, published this week, the UK Club posted total assets of $1.6 billion. Dino Caroussis, Chairman of the UK P&I Club, commented:“We…
Nortech Solutions, an engineering design and project management company, has launched in the North East with ambitious plans to generate jobs and bring prestige projects to the area.The company has been set up by Bryan Bunn, an engineer…
The Hydrex office in Clearwater, Florida, in the Tampa Bay area is fully established and ready to mobilize immediately. The office has a fast-response center that is equipped with a full range of diving support equipment and everything needed…
• Is the only candidate with professional maritime training and has an extensive career in the shipping industry and internationally • Spanish Minister of Development Mr José Blanco highlights that is 'the most experienced candidate…
Castrol Marine has renewed the Corporate Membership of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology’s (IMarEST) Marine Partners initiative.“If there is one thing better than acquiring a new member of the Marine Partner scheme…
To better prepare residents and emergency services of an impending flood, BMT WBM, a subsidiary of BMT Group, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy has further enhanced its flood modelling software…
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX), a global shipping transportation company specializing in dry bulk cargoes, today announced that it has agreed to purchase from an unaffiliated third party the MV 'Corona', a 2007 built Panamax dry bulk carrier of 73…
The first issue of the Customer Magazine for 2011 has been sent to our international network. All our offices around the world will be distributing them to customers within the next few days.The Wilhelmsen Ships Service Customer Magazine…
BMT Fleet Technology Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Gordon Fleming as President. A former Canadian Naval Officer…
China’s demand for imported oil is, and will, continue to be one of the key influences on the tanker market, according to industry experts Braemar Shipping Services plc. Demand growth in the country has progressed at an unprecedented pace over the last decade…
Revenue for the period increased by 10% to USD 14.5bn (USD 13.2bn), primarily due to higher container freight rates, container volumes and oil prices. The profit for the period increased by 82% to USD 1.2bn (USD 0.6bn) and was driven by better operational performance in most business units…
