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Union: Workers Need Care as Renewables Replace Fossil Fuels

Jun 29, 2015

Coal, oil and gas workers need a secure future as the world moves away from fossil fuel use, and governments and companies must plan to ensure any new global climate change deal is fair for all those impacted, a top trade unionist said.So…

Crews Recover Bodies of 9 Victims of Alaska Plane Crash

Jun 27, 2015

Emergency crews recovered on Friday the bodies of nine people from the wreckage of a sightseeing plane that remains teetering on a steep rock face after crashing in Alaska, a rescue official said.Eight passengers and the pilot were killed when the aircraft…

Twin Disc Elects Knutson CFO, Treasurer

Jun 26, 2015

The board of directors of Twin Disc, Inc. has elected Jeffrey S. Knutson to the position of chief financial officer and treasurer effective June 22, 2015 in addition to his current roles as vice president of finance, corporate controller and secretary…

Barge Captain Gets Prison Time for Fatal Explosion

Jun 26, 2015

An Illinois man who was captain of a petroleum barge that exploded in a Chicago canal in 2005, killing a crew member, was sentenced to six months in prison on Friday, prosecutors said. Dennis Egan, 36, of Topeka in central Illinois, and the barge owner…

MOL Inaugurates Ikeda as President

Jun 26, 2015

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) inaugurated Junichiro Ikeda as its new president on June 23, 2015. “The world economy continues to expand, and demand for ocean transport is growing steadily. On the other hand, the world political and economic…

Seafarers’ House Celebrates Day of the Seafarer

Jun 26, 2015

Broward College, Crowley, SIU take part as Seafarers’ House celebrates International Day of the Seafarer More than a dozen students and faculty members from Broward College’s Global Supply Chain Management School gathered at Seafarers’ House…

Captain John Foley – Obituary

Jun 26, 2015

Britain: April 30, 1940 – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: June 22, 2015 Family, friends and colleagues of Capt. John Foley, Master Mariner and Great Barrier Reef “Grand Pilot” gathered together at St. Augustine’s Church, Hamilton, Brisbane on June 26…

Scottish Ferry Workers on Strike

Jun 26, 2015

Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union members at the ferry operator CalMac go on strike over the future of services of Scotland’s west coast as two thirds of CalMac routes have been suspended. CalMac will operate a third of its Clyde and Hebrides ferry services…

Port of Seattle Hires Economic Development Director

Jun 25, 2015

Port of Seattle CEO Ted J. Fick has hired David McFadden as a member of the port’s executive team, effective July 21. McFadden joins the Port of Seattle as the Managing Director of the Economic Development Division, responsible for a portfolio…

Day of the Seafarer Celebrated in Abu Dhabi

Jun 25, 2015

Abu Dhabi Ports celebrates ‘Day of the Seafarer’ with a 1,000-strong gathering; Maritime education and related career opportunities highlighted at event Abu Dhabi Ports informs it celebrated the global ‘Day of the Seafarer’ with as many as 1…

Inmarsat Join Forces with World-Link

Jun 25, 2015

Inmarsat has signed an agreement with World-Link Communications, Inc. appointing the innovative satellite services provider as a Partner for FleetBroadband, serving the maritime market globally. Alongside the agreement, World-Link plans to…

AAPA Weclome New DRIVE Act Legislation

Jun 25, 2015

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) - the unified and recognized voice of seaports in the Americas – today applauded inclusion of several key seaport industry freight mobility priorities in new legislation that was approved this morning by the U…

Virgin Cruises to Sail Out of Miami in 2020

Jun 23, 2015

Virgin Cruises will launch its first luxury liner in 2020 from Miami, British tycoon Richard Branson announced, placing his bets on medium-sized 'boutique' ships. The Virgin Group founder said he had signed a binding letter of intent with Italy's Fincantieri to build three 110…

US Navy Picks First Female Submariners

Jun 23, 2015

The U.S. Navy has selected more than three dozen female enlisted sailors to qualify to serve aboard a submarine in a historic first for the sea service as part of a plan to more fully integrate women into the undersea force. The 38 selected…

Military2Maritime Career Fair Features 30 Exhibitors

Jun 23, 2015

San Diego Military2Maritime Career Fair with Rep. Hunter (R-CA) Connects California Veterans With Opportunity.  More than one hundred veterans attended a Military2Maritime career fair on Monday June 22, 2015 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier in San Diego…

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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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