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AMO Responds to Cruise Line Industry Criticisms

Apr 24, 2013

American Maritime Officers Association (AMO) president follows up on his recent appearance on FOX News Channel.The AMO president says his April 15 live appearance on FOX News Channel's segment, 'Remembering Titanic 101 years Ago Today,' which…

Much-loved Seaboard Director Passes Away

Apr 23, 2013

Joseph E. Rodrigues, a long time Seaboard director & former executive officer, has passed away at his home in Las Vegas.Seaboard's President and Chairman noted in a statement to all Seaboard employees: 'Many of you had the good fortune of…

Mercy Ships in National Volunteer Week

Apr 22, 2013

Mercy Ships pauses during National Volunteer Week (April 21-27, 2013) to salute its volunteer crew on behalf of the more than 2.42 million direct beneficiaries.These beneficiearies have received curative surgical interventions, health care training…

Tognum Leadership Changeover

Apr 22, 2013

The Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO of Tognum AG, Joachim Coers, to hand over to Dr. Ulrich Dohle from July 1st, 2013.The Supervisory Board of Tognum AG regretted the decision taken by Coers, which they have accepted, and thanked him…

UASC Poised for Expansion, Appoints New Executives

Apr 22, 2013

The United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) announce two senior executive appointments to further position the company for its next phase of growth. The company says its major transformation and investment program which is underway, calls for a new operating model to support the business…

Dubai Maritime Cluster Introduced to Ship Owners

Apr 21, 2013

Dubai Maritime City's facility & services were introduced at a specially convened Ship Owner’s meeting at The Capital Club at the Dubai International Financial Centre. The recent meeting was attended by Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Drydocks World and Maritime World…

Austal USA Earns Safety Excellence Award

Apr 18, 2013

The Shipbuilders’ Council of America (SCA) has awarded Austal the 2012 SCA Award for Excellence in Safety.This honor is awarded to the shipyard members of the Association with the lowest total recordable incidence rates (TRIR) based on a quarterly injury and illness survey conducted by the SCA…

HII President at Children Development Fundraiser

Apr 17, 2013

Huntington Ingalls Industries President & CEO Mike Petters keynote speaker at 11th annual Breakfast to Benefit the Children of Downtown Hampton Child Development Center.The event, held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, is designed to…

Peter Stephaich Testifies in Favor of New WRDA

Apr 16, 2013

Peter Stephaich, Chairman of Campbell Transportation Company in Pittsburgh, PA, and Executive Committee member of Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI), testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Water Resources and Environment…

New Research Ship Named in Honor of Sally Ride

Apr 15, 2013

Navy names new Scripps Research Vessel to honor the legacy of space explorer and UC San Diego Professor Sally Ride.U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced the nation's newest research vessel will be named R/V Sally Ride, in honor of…

Forbes Receives SCA's Maritime Leadership Award

Apr 15, 2013

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) presented its inaugural “SCA Maritime Leadership Award” to shipbuilding and repair advocate, Congressman J. Randy Forbes (R) from Virginia’s Fourth District.The award was presented Thursday, April 11…

Rep. Elijah Cummings to be Honored

Apr 12, 2013

The International Propeller Club of the Unites States has announced that Representative Elijah Cummings will be honored at the Propeller Club’s annual Salute to Congress Dinner, to be held on May 7th at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington…

ITF Women Inspectors Take Leadership Course

Apr 12, 2013

Women ITF inspectors have recently completed a week-long training programme on women in leadership and strategic change.Twelve of the ITF's 136 inspectors are women, from countries including Germany, Kenya, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the US…

ABYC Name Board of Directors, Appoint New Member

Apr 11, 2013

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) appoint Ulrich Heinemann, to the new Board of Directors.Ulrich Heinemann is Managing Director of the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) which is located in Brussels, Belgium; he has…

New Head of Naval Architecture at BMT Defense

Apr 11, 2013

BMT Group subsidiary, BMT Defense Services, announce the promotion of Catriona Savage to the role of Head of Naval Architecture.Catriona joined BMT Defense Services in 1996 and has been integral to the development, team management and maintenance…

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