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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…

Tugboat Skipper, GM, Get Crowley Honors

Oct 19, 2012

Capt. Kenneth Graybill and Sal Menoyo, general manager of Crowley’s Port Everglades terminal, presented with Company’s Thomas Crowley Award.Kenneth Graybill, captain of Crowley Maritime Corporatio n’s articulated tug-barge (ATB) Legend/750-2…

KPI Bridge Oil Appoints Mauro Agostini to Miami Office

Oct 19, 2012

KPI Bridge Oil, worldwide bunker broking and trading company, appoints Bunker Broker & Trader Mauro Agostini for its Miami office.Mauro, 40 years old, has been working in the bunker industry since 2006. He has in depth knowledge of the yacht…

ABB's Michel Demaré To Step Down as CFO

Oct 18, 2012

ABB announce that Michel Demaré is to leave & will become Chairman of the Board of Syngenta beginning in April 2013.Demaré , 56, joined ABB in 2005 as Chief Financial Officer and acted as interim CEO for part of 2008. In addition, he was…

WRSystems Promote Greg Black Senior V-P

Oct 17, 2012

Greg Black, Director of the Government Business Solutions Division, promoted to Senior Vice President of WRSystems, Ltd. Mr. Black has over 30 years of experience in federal and private sector weapon system program management. He served…

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