Aberdeen Harbor has reported its results for 2013, with vessel tonnage exceeding 28 million metric tons for the second year in succession, and nearly 4.9 million metric tons of cargo crossing the quayside.Strong activity across the Harbor’s…
KOTUG International B.V. was proclaimed the winner of the King Willem I Award 2014 in the category ‘medium and small sized enterprise’. The award was presented by Her Royal Highness Queen Maxima of The Netherlands to Ard-Jan Kooren at the Dutch Bank…
On May 16, the Compañía Auxiliar del Puerto (CAPSA) will receive public recognition for its achievements of over 50 years from the Fundación Canaria Comunidad Empresarial Portuaria de los Puertos de Santa Cruz de Tenerife (FUNCEPT) (Santa Cruz Port Business Foundation)…
U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle attended the christening of the M/V Nova Star at the Black Falcon Terminal in Boston, Massachusetts today. “Good Morning, Honorable Mayor Pam Moody of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Minister Zach Churchill…
A provider of maritime training in the UK, Clyde Marine Training, have welcomed the statement from the House of Commons Transport Committee that urged the government to address the “looming skills gap” in the UK maritime sector.Launching…
Crowley Maritime Corporation announced that it has been named one of the “Healthiest Companies in America” by Interactive Health, a leading provider of outcomes-based health management solutions. Out of an eligible 1,400 groups, Crowley was…
Thome Group has underlined its commitment to the burgeoning Southeast Asian shipping cluster by opening a Crew Recruitment and Placement Services Agency in Myanmar. The move was announced at an inaugural reception held in the country at the InnWa II Ball Room…
Stefanos Kazantzis, Financial Advisor of McQuilling Services Marine in an interveiw discusses the recent upswing in VLCC asset prices and current developments in the asset markets. Excerpts:About Asset Contango:Asset Contango is a situation…
The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), the U.S.-based manager of the Liberian Registry, has appointed Robert Twell as general manager of its dedicated London office, in succession to Jonathan Spremulli.Robert Twell joins LISCR from CMA Ships UK Ltd/CMA CGM Group…
Powermaq USA Staff Boasts Expert Machinists Experienced in Offshore, Subsea, Power Plant, Oil & Gas and Industrial Equipment Repairs.Brazil-based Powermaq has launched its first global field services company. From its U.S. headquarters in Portland…
The Shipping Professional Network in London (SPNL) hosted its first event of 2014, sponsored by Norton Rose Fulbright and BIMCO, held at the Norton Rose Fulbright offices in London. John Denholm (President of BIMCO & Chairman and Chief Executive…
A Vietnamese fishing vessel was apprehended by the joint team of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) for illegal fishing/poaching in Zambales last Monday, April 28.Based on reports, the…
The Ancient Mariner title established in 1978 recognizes the officer and enlisted person with the earliest designation as a permanent cutterman and requires a minimum of ten years of sea time. A change-of-watch ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard…
Seafarers’ charity Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) has visited the abandoned crew of a Turkish ship which has been detained in Fowey, Cornwall since early this month. The general cargo vessel, Munzur, was detained by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for various health and safety issues…
Drydocks World & Maritime World group said it reiterated its commitment to Occupational Health & Safety during World Safety & Health Day on April 28, 2014. Several awareness programs and competitions were organized for employees on this day in Drydocks World…
