$6 Billion Dollar Merger Rocks Cruise Industry
On Tuesday, November 20, a major announcement shocked the cruise and financial industries when Richard Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and Peter Ratcliffe…
Jungle Princess Completed for Great American Riverboat Cruises
The passenger vessel, Jungle Princess, was recently completed for Great American Riverboat Cruises, Myrtle Beach, S.C. The vessel features a tropical jungle theme for both interior and exterior…
Innovative Training for Polar Marine Crews
Captain George McShea, VP operations; and training director Frank Lee have announced that Polar Marine is sending its AB’s to MarineSafety International (MSI) San…
Ray Smith Joins Matson
Ryamond L. Smith has joined Matson Navigation Company, Inc. as chief operating officer (COO) in San Francisco. As COO, Smith is responsible for all marketing and operations activities…
Maritime Port Security To Be Addressed at International WorkBoat Show
With homeland security becoming more critical in recent months, the 24th annual International WorkBoat Show, to be held November 28-30 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans…
Harold Mathers Retires
After 50 years at the helm, founding President Harold Mathers has retired from ZF Mathers. Mathers signed papers a year ago transferring ownerships of the company to ZF Marine…
Moore Stephens Opens Ukraine Office
Shipping accountancy and business consultancy network Moore Stephens has expanded its Eastern Europe coverage by opening an office in Odessa. Odessa is the Ukraine's…
Titan Maritime Joins Marine Response Alliance
The directors of Seattle-based Marine Response Alliance LLC (MRA) announced that Titan Maritime LLC has joined the alliance as a full and equal member, effective immediately.
International Sales for Autoship Systems
Autoship Systems announces key international sales to leading naval architects and shipbuilders. These new installations represent Autoship Systems reputation as…
Wärtsilä in Talks to Acquire John Crane-Lips
In a move aimed at extending its claim as a single source ship's propulsion supplier, Wärtsilä Corporation and Smiths Group are in exclusive discussions regarding…
