The Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan-led investigation regarding wake from the USS Milwaukee and recreational vessels off Chambers Island on Green Bay September 5, 2015, is completed. The marine casualty investigation determined that enforcement…
China COSCO Shipping Co. Ltd (China COSCO Shipping) officially inaugurated the company “COSCO shipping Financial Holdings Limited (COSCO shipping Financial) in Hong Kong. It was former China Shipping (Hong Kong) Holdings, reports Sinocast…
Liebherr USA, Co. has promoted Ana Cabiedes-Uranga to the position of General Manager, Marketing. In her new role she will be responsible for leading and facilitating the company’s marketing efforts and strategy for the eight divisions that fall under the newly formed Liebherr USA…
The Liberian Registry announced the introduction of a range of cost-saving provisions which it said will help mitigate the burden and financial strain currently being placed on owners and operators of Liberian-flag vessels during the sustained economic downturn in the maritime and offshore sectors…
Metro Cruise Services and Metro Shore Services, the cruise divisions of Nautilus International Holding Corporation, have appointed Rofia Larsson to the newly created position of vice president of sales and marketing. Larsson joined Metro…
In May, 2015, Svitzer Salvage, a part of the Maersk Group, and Titan Salvage, under the Crowley Group, merged to form Ardent. Now the salvage industry’s “new kid on the block” celebrates its first birthday. The merger, which fused Svitzer…
The Coast Guard repatriated 153 Cuban migrants to Bahia de Cabañas, Cuba, Wednesday.The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Kathleen Moore repatriated 78 Cuban migrants and the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Raymond Evans repatriated 75 Cuban migrants…
Suzanne Dickerson has been named the director of logistics industry initiatives for the business-led, non-profit organization, South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. Dickerson transitions to the Council after eight years as director…
The shareholders of Middle East container shipping group United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) back the company's merger talks with German rival Hapag-Lloyd although there has not yet been a vote to approve a deal, UASC said on Thursday.UASC…
InterAct, an Acteon company, announced the addition of Jerry Nichols, Sr. Geophysical Advisor, to its technical team. Nichols has over 35 years’ experience in technical and managerial roles in the geosciences throughout the U.S. (GOM, California and North Slope)…
Abu Dhabi is home to a newly established branch of the Fugro Academy Training Center. The new facility comprises three training suites, an engineering workshop, a simulation suite, a seven-function manipulator trainer and offices. It also has…
The SENER engineering and technology group has launched a new website, under the domain www.engineeringandconstruction.sener, that provides information on the group’s main activities, news and projects in the Engineering and Construction area…
Transas has completed the installation of Scotland's most advanced integrated ship simulator suite in the City of Glasgow College, the country's largest college. The simulation solution from Transas forms a core part of the new Riverside Campus…
The President of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) Mr Esben Poulsson has been elected as the new Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).Mr Poulsson was elected at the ICS Annual General Meeting in Tokyo today (2 June)…
Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of ports and Khalifa Industrial Zone (Kizad) in the Emirate, has renamed its subsidiary, Abu Dhabi Marine Services, as ‘SAFEEN’ –meaning ships in Arabic- in a bid to rebrand itself…
