The author, 14-year-old Caleb Biney, is one of 39 Kid Reporters in the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps. He reports “news for kids, by kids” from onboard Mercy Ships in Africa. My parents volunteer for Mercy Ships. Founded in 1978 by Don and Deyon Stephens of Lindale…
“2017 may be the global breakout year for ferries,” says Dr. Roberta Weisbrod, Chief Executive of the Worldwide Ferry Safety Association (WFSA). She takes this viewpoint because of the tremendous expansion of ferries in India, Philippines, Thailand…
Siren Marine, a vessel monitoring and tracking technology, and a pioneer of the Connected Boat revolution, has announced that Carlton Schumacher has been retained to fill the director of sales position and Aaron Pape was selected to be business operations manager…
Associated British Ports (ABP) has contracted OceanWise to install Port-Log across all of ABP's 21 UK ports.The project has not required any of ABP's existing sensors to be replaced. A major benefit of Port-Log.net is its ability to accommodate…
Through its operating company Fugro Subsea Services, Fugro has recently been awarded Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status, highlighting its role in the international supply chain. The demanding and extensive accreditation process began…
HMS Global Maritime, owner and operator of the American Queen Steamboat Company as well as 85 other U.S. flagged vessels, welcomes former Maritime Administrator Paul “Chip” Jaenichen, Sr. of the U.S. Department of Transportation as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO)…
OPITO, a global oil and gas industry skills, standards and workforce development organization, is deeply saddened to confirm the death of its chief executive David Doig. Mr Doig, 57, who was based in Dubai, suffered a heart attack on December…
GAC has announced new management appointments at Group and individual company level.Martin Wallgren has been appointed the Group’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), a newly created role which recognises the importance of data management as a vital tool in 21st century business…
Former Lincoln Electric chief executive officer (CEO) Donald F. Hastings passed away on Dec. 27, 2016, at the age of 88. Hastings had a 44-year career at Lincoln Electric. He joined the company in 1953 as a trainee in its welding school…
Thanks to the generosity and hard work of our many volunteers, more than 1,460 mariners were the recipients of gift-filled shoeboxes that were delivered aboard more than 80 ships docked at Port Everglades during the holidays. Volunteers and supporters came from a wide range of businesses…
KPI Bridge Oil has promoted Mark Perrins, a senior trader in the London office, to the position of Trading Manager.Perrins joined KPI Bridge Oil Ltd as a Bunker & Lubricant Trader in 2009 and was later promoted to Team Leader in 2012. Prior…
South Korean major shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries Co is aiming to clinch orders worth more than US$6 billion this year, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported the company's head as saying. Park Dae-young, president and CEO of the shipbuilder…
Choice Ballast Solutions (Choice), a provider of ballast water treatment planning, installation and compliance, has hired Debra DiCianna as Senior Compliance Engineer. DiCianna’s career in the maritime industry spans over 25 years with extensive…
Aiming to contribute to the future of the marine industry, the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) announced it is offering a $3,000 scholarship to an outstanding individual pursuing education and a career in the maritime trades…
Maritime and logistics service provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) said it is expanding its maritime service portfolio with the launch of its Maritime Advisory team. The new Maritime Advisory team will serve all maritime sectors from containers…
