Viega Names Samona as Head of HR
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Industry veteran Terry Samona has been named Vice President of Human Resources at Viega LLC.Samona oversees human resources management and development at Viega’s operations in the U.S., including headquarters and a seminar center in Broomfield, Colo.; a manufacturing plant and distribution hub in McPherson, Kan.; three additional distribution centers in Nevada, Georgia and Pennsylvania; and a seminar center in Nashua, N.H.Samona’s entire career has been in human resources.
Waco Takes Delivery of Lake Assault FireBoat
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The Waco Fire Department has taken delivery of a custom-built Lake Assault Boats fireboat and rescue craft. The new vessel provides a wide range of emergency response services on Lake Waco (a 12-square-mile body of water located within the city limits) as well as a section of the Brazos River that flows through the department’s protection area in central Texas. The craft was purchased through Lake…
Seagull Maritime Acquires Tero Marine
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Seagull Maritime announced that they have acquired a majority of the shares in Tero Marine. Tero Marine, headquartered in Bergen, Norway, has developed fleet management software for the shipping industry for more than three decades. The company’s flagship, TM Master, is recognized as one of the leading brands in the business. Today, TM Master is a crucial tool for shipowners all over the world, not only as an instrument for planned maintenance (and asset management)…
E.ON, Kyuden Mirai to Develop Offshore Wind in Japan
Germany-headquartered energy company E.ON and Japanese renewable energy company Kyuden Mirai Energy signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop offshore wind…
Naval Group Launches FREMM Alsace
Naval Group has launched the seventh multi-mission FREMM frigate for the French Navy from a specialist facility in Lorient.Known as Alsace, the vessel is the first…
National Geographic Endurance Arrives Ulstein
The first polar newbuild in the history of Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Endurance arrived in Ulsteinvik, Norway, Tuesday after traveling nearly six days from Gydnia…
Aus Govt Cancels Funds for Newcastle Cruise Terminal
Port of Newcastle issued a media release announcing that Infrastructure NSW, an Australian government entity, had withdrawn A$12.7 million funding for the project.“Infrastructure…
Tanjung Bruas Receives Container Ships
Malaysia's Tanjung Bruas Port (TBP), a member of MMC Group, announced that it now offers container ships services at its Tanjung Bruas Port terminal.TBP recently welcomed the MV West Scent…
Iran, Vietnam to Improve Maritime Co-op
Iran's Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Rastad is in talks with Vietnamese officials with the aim of improving trade and connectivity capacities…
Naval Group Invests in b<>com
Naval Group has just joined b<>com, a European innovation center based in France. This partnership brings together the European leader in naval defense and the researchers…
EMGS Wins Survey Contract
Norwegian geophysical services company Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) is participating in a sole-sourced tender process for a multi-year acquisition contract.EMGS…
Jinhui Buys Two Supramax Vessels
Chinese dry bulk owner Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has acquired a pair of bulk carriers for USS$12mln.The First Vessel is a Supramax of deadweight 50,354 metric tons, built in year 2001.
Adnoc Inks Base Oil Deal with IOC
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced that it has signed another significant long-term sales agreement with Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil) for…
Johor Port, Petronas LNG Sign Services Pact
Johor Port Berhad has signed an agreement with Petronas LNG Ltd. to provide marine services for vessels that receive gassing up and cooling down (GUCD) services…
Wallenius, SOL Join Forces to Launch New Firm
Two Swedish shipping companies - Wallenius and Swedish Orient Line (SOL) - have formed a shipowning joint venture that will sail from ports in Sweden and Finland.The…
Wilhelmsen in Jubilee Celebration
Wilhelmsen Ship Management has recently hosted a jubilee celebration with loyal customers in Tokyo, where it all began.On 3 April 2019, more than 50 invited guests…
IEA Says Oil Markets Adequately Supplied
The International Energy Agency is monitoring developments in global oil markets, and notes that markets are now adequately supplied, and that global spare production…
GasLog, GasLog Partners Name COO Designate
GasLog and GasLog Partners announced that Paolo Enoizi has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) Designate of GasLog and GasLog Partners.Paolo, who will be based in Piraeus…
HMM to Enhance Global On-site Management
The new head of South Korean flag carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) Jae-hoon Bae is on a charm-offensive trip to Europe to cement the shipping line's relations with global majors.HMM said Bae…
GSL Inks Long Term Charter with Maersk
UK-based containership charter owner Global Ship Lease (GSL) has agreed a minimum 30-month / maximum 38-month charter with Maersk Line for the 2000-built, 5,936…