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The Coast Guard Foundation Hosts 19th Annual Tribute

Oct 17, 2012

St. Petersburg Event To Honor New Coast Guard Cutter And The Memory of William Flores.The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced…

HII Women Shipbuilders' STEM Achievements Recognized

Oct 17, 2012

Ten HII shipbuilders recognized at 17th annual Women of Color STEM Conference for achievements in science, technology, engineering & math (STEM).Five award-winners represent the company's Ingalls Shipbuilding division, and five award winners…

Alps Wire Rope Mourns Loss of Randy Duenn

Oct 15, 2012

Randy Duenn Obituary:This past weekend a dear friend and colleague, Randy Duenn, ended his battle with Prostate Cancer by passing away quietly in his sleep. Randy spent most of his career in the wire rope business starting with UNA-Anchor Wire Rope as Warehouse Manager…

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Entries Surge

Oct 15, 2012

This year's fleet for the 68th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in December reaches 60 already. 'Wild Oats Xl' the boat to beat.The boat to beat for line honours this year will be Bob Oatley‘s super maxi Wild Oats XI, skippered by Mark Richards…

New Team at InterManager Takes Over

Oct 15, 2012

InterManager appoints Gerardo Borromeo president, joined by four new vice-presidents.InterManager, is an international trade association for in-house and third party ship managers presently has a membership of 91 – both Full and Associate members – involved in the management of almost 5…

Nigel Pusey Appointed Chief Commercial Officer ISS

Oct 12, 2012

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) a leading maritime services provider appoints vastly experienced industry executive to new post.Nigel Pusey has extensive senior executive experience in the shipping sector including working for P&O Nedlloyd as Chief Commercial Officer…

Lewmar Sponsors Hamble Winter Series Yacht Race

Oct 12, 2012

UK yacht equipment specialist Lewmar to sponsor the 2012 Lewmar Hamble One Design Championships, the UK's premier winter sailing event.This sponsorship represents a furthering of Lewmar's commitment to UK competitive sailing, having been…

WISTA Presidents Creates Change

Oct 11, 2012

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) meeting of the National WISTA Association Presidents held in Paris on October 3rd provided an opportunity to examine the goals of the Association, and add to its leadership.Chaired by WISTA President Karin Orsel…

WISTA Draws Record Participation

Oct 11, 2012

Maritime challenges key theme.The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) conference program held in Paris October 3-5 illuminated the many challenges facing the maritime industry today.  This annual gathering of WISTA…

Concordia Captain Files Wrongful Dismissal Claim

Oct 11, 2012

Dismissed by Costa Cruises following the wrecking of his ship off the Italian coast, Capt. Schettino has sued for wrongful dismissal.Italian Francesco Schettino was not only fired by Costa Cruises but is accused by prosecutors of causing…

Decommissioning Body Elects New Directors

Oct 10, 2012

Decom North Sea (DNS), the offshore oil & gas decommissioning forum, held its annual general meeting last night in St Andrews, with 10 new directors elected from across all sectors of the decommissioning industry.The meeting heard that the supply chain body now has 213 fee paying members…

Best Foote Forward at SF Fleet Week

Oct 10, 2012

Chief Musician Scott Foote leads the Navy Region Southwest Band in the Italian Heritage parade during San Francisco Fleet Week 2012.San Francisco Fleet Week brought together recently more than 2,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Gaurdsmen from…

USS Ponce Crew Honored, Command Pins Unveiled

Oct 09, 2012

Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby, commander, Military Sealift Command, honored 89 members of USS Ponce's crew, presents new in-command pins.The ceremony held aboard Ponce, underway in the Arabian Sea, highlighting accomplishments associated with bringing Ponce into service and on station…

Annual Event Honors Coast Guard Heroes

Oct 09, 2012

Award To Be Presented At The 32nd Annual Salute To The Coast Guard  The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced the 2012 Coast…

Leadership Changes in Crowley Logistics Group

Oct 09, 2012

Danny Hall and David Higgs charged with expanding the business to new Industries and geographic areas.Crowley Maritime Corp. announce leadership changes within its logistics group that will help it expand to serve new industries and geographic areas…

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