U.S. News and World report released the results for 2013 “Best Law Firm,” naming Blank Rome LLP as the top firm for Admiralty and Maritime Law. “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations…
In his acceptance speech Admiral Efthimios E. Mitropoulis is critical as he accepts the IMO International Maritime Prize.The popular Admiral (known as EEM) made the speech at the recent ceremony awarding him the IMO Maritime Prize for 2011 at MO Headquarters…
Thomas Gunn Navigation Services (TGNS) announce the retirement of its Customer Service Director.As member of the TGNS board and Customer Services Director, Anderson has headed up Thomas Gunn customer service and support since 1994, overseeing…
Utrapol, active in the river, offshore supply & ocean transport business appoint Ojea Quintana to its Board of Directors.Eduardo Ojea Quintana is currently the President of the Board of Directors of Transportadora de Gas del Norte S.A. and…
Crowley Maritime Corporation announce changes to its senior leadership team in the company’s shipping and logistics business.The company consolidates its commercial marketing, sales, customer care and pricing activities under the leadership of Frank Larking…
Crowley honored with more CSA 2012 Environmental Achievement Awards than any other maritime company.Crowley Maritime Corporation was recently honored by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) with 96 environmental achievement awards for safe vessel operations during 2012…
John Dane III, President and CEO of TY Offshore, LLC & Trinity Yachts, LLC delivers 'Shipyard Day' show keynote speach.The show's 'Shipyard Day' keynote address is from John Dane III, President and CEO of TY Offshore, LLC and Trinity Yachts…
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu to discuss (during his visit to Chile) the Polar Code being developed by IMO .In Punta Arenas at a special conference on Search and Rescue in the Antarctic region, and the Polar Code the Secretary-General…
European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) chairman leaves to join the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA).Mr Verhoeven has been recruited by the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) to succeed Alfons Guinier who will be retiring as Secretary General next year…
Christian de Chateauvieux's resignation for personal reasons accepted by the Bourbon Board of Directors.Mr. Christian de Chateauvieux has been a Director since 1990, playing a role in Bourbon’s growth and with a focus on offshore oil marine services…
The Revd. Andrew Wright is appointed Secretary General at The Mission to Seafarers from February 2013.Robert Woods CBE, Chairman of The Mission to Seafarers said: 'We are delighted that Andrew has agreed to join us and his appointment…
ITF applaud release of Mohamed Chamchati, general secretary of the Moroccan merchant seafarers’ union.Like his colleague Said Elhairech, who was freed in October, Chamchati had been arrested in June on clearly mistaken charges linked to the cessation of operations of the Comarit-Comanav company…
Jensen Maritime Consultants, a Crowley Maritime Corporation subsidiary firm. hires Lauren Gulkus as Senior Administrator.Reporting to General Manager Sergio Fifi, she is the latest in a string of recent hires positioned to fully staff this new office with industry leading expertise…
Mohamed Chamchati, general secretary of the Moroccan merchant seafarers’ union, has been released after June 2012 detention.Like his colleague Said Elhairech, who was freed in October, Chamchati had been arrested in June on clearly mistaken…
Canadian & Chilean rescuers presented with Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea 2012 at IMO HQ in London.Sergeant Janick Gilbert (posthumously), Master Corporal Max Lahaye-Lemay and Master Corporal Marco Journeyman, crew members of the Royal…
