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SeaRiver Names New US-flag Tanker

Jan 12, 2015

Eagle Bay, the second of two new U.S.-flag crude oil tankers for Exxon Mobil Corporation’s marine affiliate SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., was named at a ceremony at Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. The first-in-class vessel constructed at the shipyard incorporates the latest safety…

CMT, IMarEST Partner for Cadet Development

Jan 12, 2015

Clyde Marine Training (CMT) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) have formed a new partnership to support the Initial Professional Development of all CMT’s cadets. The collaboration will see all cadets on…

PSG Names Paulson VP of Human Resources

Jan 12, 2015

Craig Paulson has been appointed as PSG’s Vice President of Human Resources. In this position, Paulson will be responsible for aligning the Human Resources strategies with PSG business strategies as the company continues to grow organically and through acquisition…

Bleavins Named CFO at Port of LA

Jan 12, 2015

The Port of Los Angeles has appointed Marla Bleavins as its Chief Financial Officer. Bleavins will oversee the port’s financial affairs, which include accounting, financial management, debt and treasury, risk management and audit functions.…

Bureau Veritas Selects New Offshore Lead

Jan 12, 2015

Matthieu de Tugny to lead Bureau Veritas' offshore activitiesBureau Veritas has appointed Matthieu de Tugny as Senior Vice President in charge of offshore activities within the marine and offshore operating group. He is tasked with driving…

Export Achievement Award Nomination for Wireline Engineering

Jan 12, 2015

Wireline Engineering has been shortlisted for an Offshore Achievement Award in the Export Achievement category. The shortlisting recognizes Wireline Engineering’s business growth resulting from successful export activity in the oil and gas and energy sector…

New ISSA President: Innovation, Cooperation Are Top Priotities

Jan 12, 2015

The new President of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA), Abdul Hameed Hajah, has outlined his priorities for the year ahead with innovation and cross industry cooperation sitting at the top of his agenda.Hajah…

Spanish Cluster Recognizes DNV GL’s Maritime Academy

Jan 12, 2015

DNV GL’s Maritime Academy has been recognized for its training program by the Spanish Maritime Cluster. DNV GL received the “Impulso a la Formación” award, in recognition of the Maritime Academy’s efforts in the Maritime Training Sector in Spain…

Polarcus Appoints Starr as Next CEO

Jan 12, 2015

Rod Starr will succeed Rolf Ronningen as Polarcus' next chief executive officer.Following a comprehensive selection process, Polarcus Limited’s board of directors has chosen Rod Starr to succeed Rolf Ronningen as chief executive officer…

Canada Responds to Union Allegations

Jan 12, 2015

Ministers Raitt and Fast Appalled by Offensive Allegation from Seafarers International Union of Canada. Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and International Trade Minister Ed Fast issued the following joint statement in response to a communiqué…

Magnolia LNG Update on Progress with FERC

Jan 12, 2015

Liquefied Natural Gas Limited wishes to provide an update on the status of Information Requests from the United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in relation to the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Magnolia LNG LLC (MLNG)…

Panama Canal Inks Deal with Lake Charles Port

Jan 12, 2015

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) signed a cooperation agreement with the Port of Lake Charles in Louisiana earlier this week, which aims to attract new customers from the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry; a strategy that builds upon the advantages that the expanded Canal will offer…

Restructuring Can Save Odfjell $100 Mln

Jan 12, 2015

In May 2014 Odfjell SE announced a review of all aspects of our business model in order to improve our financial results through a more competitive cost structure.The Board  has today approved a restructuring plan which, fully implemented…

Petrobras Offers Leniency Terms to Contractors

Jan 11, 2015

Brazil's Petrobras has asked contractors implicated in a kickback scheme with the state-run oil company to admit guilt and pay damages in return for lifting a ban on bidding for future contracts, Estado de S.Paulo reported on Saturday.The move is the latest example of how Petroleo Brasileiro…

RTC, OTC Begin Female Haircut Program

Jan 11, 2015

In an effort to standardize training and education across the military services, Recruit Training Command (RTC) and Officer Training Command (OTC) will run a pilot program, which will no longer require female accessions to cut their hair…

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DFDS Reaches 10,000 Sailings in Türkiye

Interferry Spotlights Thai Maritime Leader Ahead of the International Day for Women in Maritime

Interferry Spotlights Thai Maritime Leader Ahead of the International Day for Women in Maritime

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Logistical Bottlenecks Threaten Competitiveness of Brazilian Agribusiness

Africa Global Logistics to Invest in Inland Logistics

Africa Global Logistics to Invest in Inland Logistics

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