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IRClass, Indian Navy Deepen Relationship

Feb 16, 2016

Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) strengthened its growing relationship with the defence sector by actively participating in the Maritime Exhibition (MAREX) during the high profile International Fleet Review 2016, organised by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam…

Antwerp Port Gears Up for Indian Trade Mission

Feb 16, 2016

True to its annual tradition the port of Antwerp is organizing a trade mission to India in February this year. Port Authority chairman Marc Van Peel will be accompanied on his visit to Delhi and Mumbai by Pieter De Crem, the Belgian secretary of state for Foreign Trade…

Holland America Line Appoints Durante VP, HR

Feb 15, 2016

Holland America Line has appointed Margaret Durante to the position of vice president, human resources. In this newly created role she will lead the company’s human resources department in enhancing the employee experience. She also will have…

Berlin film "Fire at Sea" shows Horror of Refugee Crossings

Feb 14, 2016

* Movie highlights tragedy of migrant crisis* Filmed mainly on Italian island of Lampedusa* Interleaves lives of islanders with refugees* Film competing for top prize at Berlin festivalBy Michael RoddyBERLIN, Feb 13 (Reuters)…

Andy Lawrence Joins T&T Salvage

Feb 12, 2016

Andy Lawrence has signed on to bring his background and experience to T&T Salvage’s global response team, where he will have the opportunity to apply his know-how and grow professionally, the company announced.Lawrence graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the U…

Helsinki, Tyumen State Universities to form Arctic station

Feb 12, 2016

Within the framework of the international project Reeh, Tyumen State University in cooperation with the University of Helsinki are planning to create a unique Arctic observation stations.Arctic station of the two universities will be part of a global network of observation points…

ICS Coordinates Maritime Employers at ILO Meeting

Feb 11, 2016

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), as the Secretariat for the Shipowner Group at the International Labor Organization, coordinated employers’ representatives from more than 20 national shipowners’ associations at the second meeting…

KPI Bridge Oil’s Kofiani Tomacoglu Relocates to Athens

Feb 11, 2016

KPI Bridge Oil; a global trader and broker in marine fuels, marine lubricants and risk management products; has relocated bunker and lubricant trader Jenny Kofiani Tomacoglu to its Athens office. Jenny, who has spent two years at KPI Bridge Oil Istanbul…

Foss’ Nguyen-Bull Wins Diversity Award

Feb 10, 2016

Lam Nguyen-Bull of Foss Maritime recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal for her efforts to support diversity in the maritime industry Foss Maritime's Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Ethics Officer, Lam Nguyen-Bull, has…

Guy Harvey to be Honored by Seafarer's House

Feb 10, 2016

Guy Harvey – artist, conservationist and entrepreneur – has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Seafarers’ House International Golden Compass Award.The award is given each year to those who have achieved distinction in the maritime world…

Call for Nominations: Marcus Langseth Scientific Oversight Committee

Feb 10, 2016

The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) Marcus Langseth Scientific Oversight Committee (MLSOC) is seeking nominations for two open committee member positions to be filled immediately. The MLSOC, a standing committee of the (UNOLS)…

Delia Succeeds Schmidt as Ohmsett Program Manager

Feb 10, 2016

MAR Incorporated has named John Delia the Program manager for Ohmsett – The National Oil Spill Response Research & Renewable Energy Test Facility, succeeding Bill Schmidt who retired in December 2015. Delia was most recently with BAE Systems…

Meijer Steps Down as Huisman CEO

Feb 10, 2016

André Meijer will step down from his position as CEO of Huisman, with immediate effect. The company said it will implement an internal solution and adjust the management structure accordingly, if required. Joop Roodenburg will remain involved…

OTC Names 2016 Award Winners

Feb 09, 2016

The 2016 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) will honor this year’s Distinguished Achievement Award recipients on Tuesday, 3 May, in Houston. As part of the OTC Distinguished Achievement Awards Luncheon, the conference will recognize Robert…

Purdy Joins Northern Lights

Feb 09, 2016

Northern Lights, a manufacturer of marine power generation and climate control products, announced the appointment of Kit Purdy as new Global Sales Manager.Purdy’s responsibilities will include day-to-day management of the sales department and staff…

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Port Houston Surpasses 2 Million TEUs in June, Looks Ahead to Maritime Conference

Port Houston Surpasses 2 Million TEUs in June, Looks Ahead to Maritime Conference

Greek-Managed Tankers Divert Around Africa to Avoid Red Sea Attacks

Greek-Managed Tankers Divert Around Africa to Avoid Red Sea Attacks

Global Shipping's Q3 Outlook Centers on Geopolitical Instability (again)

Global Shipping's Q3 Outlook Centers on Geopolitical Instability (again)

Tideworks Technology’s Traffic Control Solution Deployed at Florida International Terminal

Tideworks Technology’s Traffic Control Solution Deployed at Florida International Terminal

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