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EMMF Strengthens Global Bunkering Team

EXXONMOBIL Marine Fuels (EMMF), a world leading supplier of marine fuels, has undertaken a strategic reorganisation and strengthening of its bunkering team worldwide with effect from January 1, 2004. Dan Bryce is to leave his post as EMMF Americas General Manager to become Adviser, LNG/PGS Business Planning and Support, ExxonMobil Gas and Power Marketing, based in Houston. Meanwhile, Joe Rud, currently EMMF Manager for Marketing and Supply, is relocating from Leatherhead (UK) to Fairfax (USA), to become General Manager Americas, EMMF Fuels Marketing Division. Iain White, currently Business Development Manager, Marine Fuels, Leatherhead, is to become Marine Sales Manager UK/Ireland/Israel, Marine Lubricants, Marine & Aviation Lubricant Sales. Yeo Ek-Thoe, currently EMMF General Manager Asia Pacific, is to become Manager Marketing and Supply, EMMF Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, based in Singapore. The new EMMF Asia Pacific General Manager will be Kim Macmillan, formerly Aviation Manager for Asia Pacific. Sowmi (Krish) Krishnamurthy remains as EMMF general manager Europe, Africa and Middle-East, and Patrick Billy continues as EMMF manager business planning and analysis.

Bodewig Awarded the 2002 Thomas Crowley Trophy

Jose Roberto Bodewig, Crowley's General Manager in El Salvador, was awarded the 2002 Thomas Crowley Trophy, Crowley Maritime Corporation's highest honor, at ceremonies held last week in New Orleans. Bodewig, who is based in San Salvador and works for the corporation's liner services business unit, is the second trophy recipient this year. The Thomas Crowley Trophy award honors employees with outstanding performance, whose dedication, leadership

New GM at Burger Boat Company

Burger Boat Company announced that Bill Bitner has joined the Burger Executive Team as the new Vice-President/General Manager. Bitner has previously held positions as Allied Signal-Honeywell Aerospace Division and most recently, from Rolls-Royce Aerospace where he served as Vice President/General Manager for the last five years. Bitner holds an MBA in Global Management, Lean Manufacturing Certification and an Executive MBA Certification.

Keel Laying Ceremonies Held at Dempo Shipbuilding

The keel laying function for a 2000 DWT barge (Yard No 356 & 357) for M/s M Pallonji & Cooperation Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, was held at Dempo Shipbuilding & Engineering Pvt Ltd, Baiguinim, Old Goa. The pooja was performed by Mr Yatish S Dempo, Director, Dempo Shipbuilding & Engineering Pvt Ltd. Among the dignitaries present were Mr Hariharan, Principal IRS Surveyor, Mr B T Boke, General Manager (Human Resource) Dempo Company and Mr Sanjeev A Kanekar, Deputy General Manager.

Harland Promoted to VP at Crowley

Crowley Maritime Corporation announced that Bruce Harland has been promoted to vice president of the company's West Coast, Alaska and international contract services. He will remain in Seattle and continue to report to John Douglass, senior vice president and general manager of Crowley's marine services group. Harland, who most recently served as general manager of West Coast, Alaska and international contract services

Transas and Radio Holland Sign Agreement

The document was formally signed at one of the biggest maritime shows – SMM 2008 in . Transas was represented by Mrs. Ingrid Durge, the General Manager of the recently opened Transas Benelux office. Radio was represented by Mr. Guido Speelman, the General Manager of Radio Holland . (www.transas.com)

Hanson Retires from San Francisco DryDock

Carl Hanson, president and general manager of San Francisco Drydock (SFD), one of seven United States Marine Repair (USMR)ship repair facilities , including Southwest Marine (SWM) and NORSHIPCO on the East Coast, has retired. He had been with the company since 1978. Due to his extensive shipyard knowledge and experience, he will remain involved with the company on a case-by-case consulting basis. Hanson's shipyard career began in San Diego, Calif

Australian Maritime Regulatory Landscape to Change

Australian Parliament's new maritime legislation will revamp Australian maritime regulatory responsibilites in 2013. The main changes are as follows: The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will become the national regulator for all domestic commercial vessels in Australia, with state and Northern Territory maritime agencies exercising AMSA delegations in administering national standards. The new Navigation Act 2012 will modernise the way international shipping is regulated

Konzel Donjon Marine VP Ops & Engineering

Donjon Marine, Co., Inc., a global marine services provider based in New Jersey, has hired Stephen N. Konzel as Vice President of Operations & Engineering. Previously serving as Vice President and General Manager of NETSCo Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering since 2007, Konzel brings a broad array of experience and skills to his new position with Donjon including strategic business planning, staff supervision and development, financial reporting

Roller Executive VP Colfax Americas

Colfax Corporation (NYSE: CFX), a provider of fluid-handling solutions for critical applications, announced that William E. Roller has been promoted to executive vice president of Colfax Americas. He was most recently senior vice president and general manager of Colfax Americas. In his expanded role, he is responsible for the company’s operations in the Americas, as well as its global oil & gas and Colfax Defense Solutions organizations