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Craig Group Predicts Strong 2013 Growth

Nov 14, 2012

Aberdeen (Scotland) based global shipping and energy services firm, Craig Group, has announced healthy results for the year ending April 2012.The privately owned, family-run business has reported turnover of £123.3 million with operating profits of £14…

Retlif's Poggi Receives iNARTE Certification

Nov 14, 2012

Walter A. Poggi President and CEO of Retlif Testing Laboratories, Inc., received iNARTE certification (International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics, Inc.) as “Master EMC Design Engineer.”The certification is awarded to those who demonstrate knowledge…

CIT Launch Maritime Finance Business, Appoint MD

Nov 14, 2012

The new company, CIT Maritime Finance will originate & underwrite blue water vessel financing & its managing director is Svein Engh.CIT Maritime Finance will offer senior secured loans, sale-leasebacks, and bareboat charters to owners and operators of oceangoing cargo vessels including tankers…

Thuraya Appoints Regional Director N. America

Nov 13, 2012

Thuraya names Joseph R. Francis as Regional Director, North America to support the company's work in the government market sector.Mobile satellite services operator, Thuraya Telecommunications Company's new man will be based in the U.S.…

US Navy Hurricane Sandy Relief Ships Homeward Bound

Nov 13, 2012

The three amphibious ships supporting Hurricane Sandy relief efforts off the coast of New York & New Jersey return to their homeports in Virginia.Operations in support of relief have shifted into the recovery phase and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U…

Mike Terrett, Roll-Royce COO, Retires

Nov 11, 2012

Rolls-Royce announce that Mike Terrett, Chief Operating Officer, has decided to retire at the end of the year. Mike has worked for Rolls-Royce for 34 years and has been instrumental in shaping the current success of the business.Mike, an engineer…

Sultan of Saudi Wins Perseus Award

Nov 08, 2012

Prince Khaled bin Sultan of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recognized for marine wildlife conservation & science contributions.Prince Khaled is the founder of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, dedicated to conservation of the world's oceans…

Tognum's Revenues Up in Latest Financial Report

Nov 08, 2012

Propulsion & power providers Tognum confirm 2012 forecast in financial report ended 30, September.Highlights:    •    Solid order intake at €2,296.3 million in the first nine months    •    Revenues increase to €2,092.7 million    •    Adjusted EBIT margin of 8…

GAC Group Appoints Bengt Ekstrand President

Nov 08, 2012

Global shipping, logistics & marine services provider GAC Group appoints Bengt Ekstrand as its new Group President.Ekstrand is currently Group Vice President of GAC’s Asia-Pacific region and was previously the head of the Middle East region…

Donche-Gay to head BV Marine & Offshore Division

Nov 08, 2012

Bureau Veritas has restructured its marine and offshore activities and made a number of new key appointments. The moves follow the retirement of Bernard Anne from his position as Executive Vice-President and Managing Director of the Marine Division…

Vibecke Hverven Appointed DNV KEMA Regional Manager

Nov 07, 2012

Energy & sustainability advisory company DNV KEMA, appoints new manger for Scandinavia region.Vibecke Hverven joins DNV KEMA on 1 December with more than seven years of experience as President of Sweco Norge, a leading multidisciplinary…

'Door-to-Deck' Crew Transportation Service Launched

Nov 07, 2012

Marine services specialists GAC & crew travel providers Griffin team up as G2 Crew Services Ltd. to integrate crew joining services.The joint venture combines the expertise of Griffin, which coordinates the on-time arrival of 750,000 crew each year…

Global Diving & Salvage Appoint Salvage Engineer

Nov 07, 2012

Andrew Lawrence takes up the appointment based at corporate HQ in Seattle, Washington.As part of the Marine Casualty Response Service Line, Andrew Lawrence will develop salvage plans, provide detailed engineering support, and assist with…

Maersk Line Tops Reliability League Table

Nov 06, 2012

Drewry scores Maersk Line 90.5% for reliability in Q3 2012.Every quarter Drewry releases its industry benchmark on reliability –  the Drewry Schedule Reliability Insight. Every quarter Maersk Line is in the very top, and they have now had a 1st place ranking for six consecutive quarters…

HII Promote Tom Stiehle CFO & VP Business Management

Nov 05, 2012

Responsibility includes:  finance, contracts, estimating & pricing, and business management of Ingall’s Shipbuilding Division.'Tom's extensive background in finance and contract administration forms a solid foundation for this important leadership role…

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