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'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…

LR CEO on UK's Reckless Attitude Towards Its Shipping Industry

Oct 29, 2012

Keynote speech by Richard Sadler, CEO Lloyd’s Register, at the annual Donaldson Lecture to the Lloyd’s Market Association.Extracts from the speech follow:'I have always been fascinated by the assertion of Martin Stopford, the respected Clarkson analyst…

Dr. Steven Cargill Receives MTS Award

Oct 29, 2012

GL Noble Denton expert receives distinguished achievement award for contribution to the DP Industry.In Houston, TexasThe Marine Technology Society (MTS) Dynamic Positioning Committee honors Dr Steven Cargill with its 2012 Distinguished Achievement Award…

Massport Names Deborah Hadden Acting Port Director

Oct 25, 2012

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) gives Deborah Hadden responsibility to oversee its maritime facilities.Deborah A. “Deb” Hadden, Deputy Port Director of Properties and Transportation has assumed the position of Acting Port Director…

ITF GenSec David Cockroft to Retire

Oct 24, 2012

David Cockroft general secretary of the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) since 1993 reaches retirement age.The announcement was made at the meeting of the ITF executive board in Copenhagen, Denmark, which also agreed to appoint Stephen Cotton…

ASA Committee Chairmanship Passed to John K. Fulweiler

Oct 24, 2012

John K. Fulweiler, Esq. assumes Chair of the American Salvage Association's (ASA) Membership Committee.A Proctor-in-Admiralty, John is excited about the opportunity of continuing to support and contribute to the ASA's endeavors.  John is the managing member of Fulweiler llc…

USS Bainbridge Captain Tells His Sea Story

Oct 24, 2012

Navy Capt. Frank Castellano shares his 'Alabama Maersk' rescue experience with Naval Postgraduate School students and faculty.Capt. Frank Castellano,a renowned Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) alumnus and former 'USS Bainbridge' (DDG-96)…

Transocean General Counsel Resigns

Oct 24, 2012

Transocean Ltd. announce Nick Deeming has resigned as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary.Mr Deeming resigned for personal reasons, and the company expressed its gratitude for his service.Effective immediately…

NAMEPA Announce Upcoming Conference, Awards

Oct 24, 2012

Clay Maitland, Chairman of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), announces two major events.NAMEPA’s Environmental Intelligence in Maritime Conference, will feature “Greening the Marine Transportation System”…

AWO Congratulates 'Champion of Maritime' Roger Wicker

Oct 24, 2012

Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) winner of American Maritime Partnership’s (AMP) 2012 'Champion of Maritime' award gets American Waterways Operators (AWO) approbation.The American Waterways Operators, a 350-member trade association representing the nation’s tugboat…

Singapore Office Opened by GL Garrad Hassan

Oct 24, 2012

The consulting company's Ragna Schmidt-Haupt leads a drive focused on the area's renewable energy services' sector.Ragna’s extensive experience in the solar industry leaves her well positioned to head-up GL Garrad Hassan’s activities in…

Crowley Scholarship Helps Fund CMA Cadet

Oct 22, 2012

California Maritime Academy (CMA) Cadet David Hoyt granted Crowley Maritime Corporation’s Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship.The award was presented to Hoyt by Crowley’s Victoria Ellis, administrator, marine personnel, during the…

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