TTS Group to shed jobs

MAY 2, 2014 — Bergen, Norway, headquartered marine and offshore crane and cargo handling equipment specialist TTS Group is to implement measures to reduce costs in Norway and Germany. “Due to a

Navy puts search for LCS alternative on fast track

MAY 1, 20014 — Plans to come up with a possible alternative to the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program took a step forward yesterday when the Navy put out to two

Williams-Mystic students awarded Crowley scholarship

MAY 1, 2014 — Six Williams-Mystic Maritime Studies Program students have been awarded scholarships by Crowley Maritime Corporation. The Williams-Mystic Maritime Studies Program is a joint effort of Williams College, Williamston, MA,

Schottel propels European river cruises

APRIL 30, 2014 — Schottel reports that some 40 European river cruise vessels are either fitted, or will be fitted, with a propulsion concept involving four Schottel Twin Propellers STP 200. The

DNV GL boosts role of simulators in DP training

APRIL 30, 2014 —  DNV GL has introduced a new recommended practice for the training of dynamic positioning (DP) operators. Based on the latest training and certification principles, it defines the role

ABS has strong year, makes appointments

APRIL 30, 2014 — Classification society ABS held its Annual Meeting in New York yesterday. reporting a strong year and electing industry leaders to key positions. Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki

Korean Register chief resigns

APRIL 29, 2014 — Korean Register of Shipping Chairman and CEO Dr. Chon Young-Kee has has announced his resignation. The Korean Register said “Dr. Chon has decided to step down as chief

Whistleblowers collect $500,000 in hull crack case

APRIL 28, 2014 — German shipowner Herm. Dauelsberg GmbH & Co. KG has been ordered to pay $1.25 million for failing to report damage to one of its ships on arrival at

Putin: Crimean shipyards “very good potential”

APRIL 25, 2014 — Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is developing a program to place construction orders at Crimean shipyards. According to a Ministry press release, these could include building tankers

Marine hose price-fixer gets two-year prison term

APRIL 25, 2014 — Italian national Romano Pisciotti, a former manager of Parker ITR Srl’s Oil & Gas Business Unit, who was extradited from Germany in early April 2014, pleaded guilty Wednesday

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