Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) has managed to create two companies in Europe in joint collaboration with foreign companies, says Mohammad Saeidi IRISL managing director. He didn't provide the details of establishment of the two Iran-Europe shipping companies…
At a special press event held at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, MarineMax announced today that they are expanding into yacht management, crew placement and charter of luxury megayachts. Bob Saxon Associates, has joined MarineMax as…
Indian minister for shipping Nitin Gadkari has said port and shipping sector has potential to create nearly 4 million direct jobs and 6 million indirect employment opportunities over the next 5 years. Gadkari said 'all the developed countries have a vibrant port sector…
APM Terminals (APMT) is continuing with its new deep-water semi-automated Lázaro Cárdenas Terminal 2 (TEC2) project, which represents an overall investment of US$900 million, despite the slow Latin American economic growth, and sluggish global container shipping growth rate…
Press Release: The South East of England represents more than 20% of the UK maritime industry. Recognizing the significance of the South East to the maritime sector and building on the success of its Liverpool chapter, WISTA UK is evolving and…
Transport minister, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon has marked the end of National Apprenticeship Week by presenting eleven Thames apprentices with Maritime Skills Diplomas. For the apprentices, aged from 18 to 25, the Diplomas are the result of two years’ hard work…
The United States Maritime Resource Center (USMRC) has announced the appointment of Tiffany A. Torrey as its new Director of Grants and Fundraising. Torrey comes to USMRC with an extensive background in fundraising, grant writing, strategic planning…
The SHIPPINGInsight 2016 Fleet Optimization Conference & Exhibition will take place Oct. 18-19, 2016, at the Stanford Marriott Hotel & Spa in Stamford, Conn. “Now entering its fifth year, SHIPPINGInsight is the one event on the maritime calendar you can’t afford to miss…
On February 29, 2016 Tandemloc was officially designated ISO 9001:2008 certified in the “Design, Development, Manufacture, Inspection, Testing and Distribution of Below-the-Hook Lifting and Rigging Devices; Tie Down Assemblies; ISO Shipping Container Connectors…
Subsea IMR provider, N-Sea, has won the Safety Innovations award at this year’s SPE Aberdeen Offshore Achievement Awards. Winners were announced at an awards ceremony last night at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC). The…
* PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) handled 64.10 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) for the year ended 31 December 2015, representing a decrease of 2.0% from the previous year.* PSA's flagship Singapore Terminals contributed 30…
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE:I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network, powered by its leading satellite backbone today announced the promotion of Skot Butler to President of Intelsat General Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary that provides satellite communications solutions to military…
Seaspan has named three new Vice Presidents to its Senior Leadership Team, announcing the appointments of Linda Wortman as Vice President, Finance & Accounting; Catherine Chick as Vice President, Business Services & Technology; and Shawn Chylinski as Vice President…
Press release - On 11 March 2015, a reception took place in Limassol (Cyprus) to mark the 25th anniversary of Sovcomflot’s technical management subsidiary SCF Unicom. Unicom was established in 1991, in Cyprus, to allow global charterers…
Burger Boat Company announced the start of construction on Hull 510, a custom 103'-06' (31.55m) full displacement steel and aluminum Explorer Motor Yacht. The Owner and Designer, Luiz De Basto of Miami, Florida, USA, recently visited the shipyard in Manitowoc…
