PIERS Issues Analysis of NVOCC Trends
After examining the Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) market, PIERS, The Standard in Trade Intelligence, has issued an exclusive report titled "PIERS NVOCC…
Knatz Elected President of IAPH
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D., has been elected president of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH). Knatz was unanimously chosen as the IAPH’s 29th president at the association’s biennial World Ports Conference last month in Busan, Korea. More than 700 delegates, speakers and guests from 52 countries attended the 27th IAPH World Ports Conference held May 23-27 and hosted by the Busan Port Authority.
BIS Appoints Sanchez International Sales Manager
Ship cleaning firm BIS Services LLC (formerly known as Bertucci Industrial Services) welcomes its newest team member, Joseph A. Sanchez. Sanchez brings over 25 years…
Gibdock Completes Work on Spirit of Adventure
Gibraltar-based Gibdock has recently completed a drydocking contract for UK-based Saga Holidays. Last month, the niche cruise operator docked the 9,570gt, 139m long Spirit of Adventure for a 10 day program of works, including steel repairs to the bulbous bow and a comprehensive external clean and repaint. Richard Beards, Gibdock Commercial Director, comments: “This is another important breakthrough for the yard…
SpecTec Launches AMOS Mobile
SpecTec has launched a new product within the AMOS Business Suite: AMOS Mobile, a handheld-device software providing the ability to record transactions remotely, and upload those transactions right into AMOS. AMOS Mobile users can record inventory updates, create work requests, and update values for counter readings and measurement points during their normal rounds. The latest AMOS Mobile release is comprised of two business modules: Inventory and Maintenance.
IDPOA Announces 2011 Award Winners
The International Dynamic Positioning Operators Association (IDPOA) has announced the winners of the 2011 International Dynamic Positioning Excellence Awards. “The awards stand testimony to the skill…
Transocean Issues Findings on Macondo Incident
Transocean Ltd. has announced the release of an internal investigation report on the causes of the April 20, 2010, Macondo well incident in the Gulf of Mexico. Following the incident…
Dry Bulk Scrapping Rises
According to Braemar, 2011 is already a record year for dry bulk carrier demolition. In Jan-May 2011, 13.6m Dwt of bulkers have been scrapped, including 7.1m Dwt of Capesize (over 120k Dwt) bulkers.
NOIA President Comments on Passage of HR 2021
National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Randall Luthi has issued the following in response to the House of Representative’s passage of HR 2021. “The passage of HR 2021, the Jobs and Permitting Act of 2011, is a key to opening the door to American energy security and jobs, not only in the near future, but in 2021 as well. This bill, along with others passed earlier by the House of Representatives, is setting a firm foundation for our future.
VDMA: German Industry Records Upsurge
The VDMA (German Engineering Federation) has noted an upsurge in orders for German marine equipment and offshore suppliers, despite a six percent drop in sales in 2010.
Bennett Joins TITAN as Commercial Director
Jason Bennett has joined TITAN Salvage as commercial director, reporting to company Vice President Rich Habib. He is domiciled in TITAN's United Kingdom (UK) facility at Newhaven, East Sussex. As a member of the company's senior management team, Bennett will help shape strategic, operational and commercial business initiatives particularly as they relate to securing salvage, wreck removal and emergency response work for TITAN around the world.
Hansen of FV Northwestern Comes to CBMM
Edgar Hansen of the fishing vessel Northwestern—as featured on Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch," is coming to St. Michaels, MD and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Sunday, August 14 for the 2nd annual Watermen’s Appreciation Day. Hansen agreed to attend the event after learning of some of the parallels both Alaskan fisherman and the Chesapeake’s watermen are facing. “I was floored when Edgar personally returned my phone call…
Tesoro Recognizes Crowley's West Coast Harbor Ops
In recognition of Crowley Maritime Corporation's safe harbor ship assist and tanker escort operations on the west coast, Tesoro Maritime Company recently honored Crowley's harbor services team with safe work awards - one for each of the past four years - during a ceremony in Crowley's Seattle office. Crowley's Andrew Gauthier, port captain; Scott Hoggarth, general manager of harbor ship assist and tanker escort services…
BOEMRE Director Remarks, World Nat’l Oil Companies Congress
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) Director Michael R. Bromwich delivered remarks June 22 at the 5th annual World National Oil Companies Congress in London.
Report on USCG Offshore Vessel Inspections
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) release the report of its examination of the Coast Guard’s Offshore Vessel Inspection Program.
Austal USA: Corrosion Management Solution
Austal USA and their U.S. Navy partners have worked closely to achieve a comprehensive corrosion management solution for the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class.
Supreme Court of Norway Denies Scanmar Appeal
Marport Deep Sea Technologies Inc., a developer of advanced sonar technology for commercial and military applications, announced that the Supreme Court of Norway…
MARPOL Training, Campbell Transportation: Training Software for Inland Vessels
MARPOL Training Institute, a California-based training and consulting company specializing in computer-based software for maritime pollution abatement, and Campbell Transportation Company…
Shipping Corp. of India: Feeder Vessels During Crane Replacement at JNPT
As you are aware the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal (JNPT) is in the process of Commissioning three new Rail Mounted Quay gantry Cranes (RMQC) at their Main Container Berth.
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