Expro Appoints Jim Renfroe
Expro International Group Holdings Ltd (Expro) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Renfroe, as a Non-Executive Director. A graduate of Harvard's Advanced Management Program, Mr Renfroe brings a wealth of experience in his 39 years working in oilfield services, including a range of strategic management and executive leadership roles. Prior to joining Expro, Mr Renfroe was a Director of Wood Group plc, responsible for its Well Support division.
Survitec Group Acquires Sevimar Sur SL
Survitec Group continues its growth plans with acquisition of Spanish Safety Services Business āServimar Surā. Survitec Group Limited, one of the global leadersā¦
Stena Line Extends Contract with MCP
Maritime Communications Partner (MCP) has signed an extended contract to deliver wireless communication services to Stena Lineās European ferry operations. MCP, a onboard communications providerā¦
London P&I Club Issues Warning
The London P&I Club has warned that failure to maintain a proper record of the inspection and testing of onboard lifting equipment can jeopardize ownersā position in the event of a claim. The cubās inspection program has recently highlighted several instances of negative findings regarding the shipās lifting equipment register. In the latest edition of its StopLoss Bulletin, the club says, āAnyoneā¦
SpecTec Launches Online Product Support Services
SpecTec announces the launch of new online product support services for AMOS users, starting from January 2013. āWe have looked very carefully into what we provideā¦
ICS Congratulates UN Secretary General
ICS Chairman Masimichi Morooka has celebrated the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Law Of The Sea by writing to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. On behalf of the worldās shipowners, Mr Morooka extended congratulations to the UN and the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS), on the 30th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) at Montego Bay, on 10 December 1982.
Austal Gets Oman NFC Fleet Maintenance Contract
The Sultanate of Omanās National Ferries Company (NFC) awards Austal a new 12-month vessel maintenance contract. Austal had previously held a three-year Vessel Maintenanceā¦
Chinese Shipyard Notified to Halt on Rig Jack-up System
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore has been notified by Friede & Goldman Marketing BV (F&G) to temporarily suspend construction of its rig jacking systems. Arisingā¦
Reckless Shipowners Rapped by IMO Prizewinner
In his acceptance speech Admiral Efthimios E. Mitropoulis is critical as he accepts the IMO International Maritime Prize. The popular Admiral (known as EEM) madeā¦
Fendercare Marine IMCA Acredited
Following a recent audit, Fendercare Marine receives International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) accreditation. MCA is the international trade association representing offshoreā¦
Vendee Leaders Clock 480+ Miles on 30th Race Day
Armel Le Cléacāh, FRA (Banque Populaire) leads the standings in this epic world circumnavigation single-handed race. As they roll seamlessly into their 30th day at sea racing, miles tumbling quickly hour by hour on the heels of strong, 25-30 kts NWāly winds, the Vendée Globe leaders are consistently returning top speeds but also still proving how closely matched the top of the fleet is. Holder of two 24 hours speed records Jean-Pierre Dick has been the quickest through the nightā¦
Maersk Loads One-millionth TEU in Quingdao, China:
For the first time, Maersk Lineās throughput in the Port of Qingdao exceeded one million TEU in a single year. The full-year estimate of Maersk Lineās throughput will be around 1.2 million TEU for 2012, which is around 37% more than the 873,000 TEU of 2011. Maersk Lineās presence in Qingdao has come a long way. As recently as 1994, the carrier only moved 10,000 TEU. In less than 20 years, this throughput has grown to a million.
Boat Navigation Android Free App by Jeppesen Released
Jeppesen expands reach of popular Plan2Nav Mobile App with new release for Android hand-held devices. Plan2Nav , the only mobile app designed exclusively for C-MAP by Jeppesen chartsā¦
Middle East Port Handles Last Container
Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi's main port for more than 40 years, redirects container ships to Khalifa Port near Taweelah, UAE. Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) has completed theā¦
Tognum International Student Training Develops
55 young people successfully complete their vocational training, or their courses of dual industrial & college study at Tognum. Young people have successfully completedā¦
Counter-piracy: Sea Marshalls to Set Up Cape Verde Base
To thwart escalating piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, Sea Marshalls gets license to use Cape Verde as base for ship security operations. The Government of Cape Verdeā¦
Giant Ships Can Meet in Wider Rotterdam Entry Channel
The Port of Rotterdam has dredged the Maasgeul channel to enable large-sized in-bound & out-bound vessels to pass. Large container ships can now pass each other when entering and leaving the port of Rotterdam. The Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management recently widened the Maasgeul for this purpose by a good 250 metres. Sea-going ships with a draught of more than 14.4 metres can only enter or leave the port of Rotterdam via this navigation channel.
Hartzell Introduce New Adjustable Pitch Propellor
The Series 44M with the AM propeller design is suitable for applications from engine room exhaust to cargo hold ventilation fans. The new die-cast aluminum propellerā¦
China Rongsheng Deliver Seventh VLOC
China Rongsheng Heavy Industries delivers a seventh 380,000 DWT class Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) to Vale. The new VLOC, christened Vale Shandong has been received by Vale S.A . As of 7 December 2012, China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has delivered a total of seven VLOCs, with one completed last year and six this year. On the same day, another VLOC built for Oman Shipping Company S.A.O.C. left for sea trials and will be received by the shipowner in the near future.
Doug Anderson Retiring from Thomas Gunn Group
Thomas Gunn Navigation Services (TGNS) announce the retirement of its Customer Service Director. As member of the TGNS board and Customer Services Director, Anderson has headed up Thomas Gunn customer service and support since 1994, overseeing the team responsible for vessel outfit management services, supply of Tracings, Notices to Mariners and charts and publications. āDoug has been an instrumental part of our executive teamā¦
