Aberdeen Harbour Board has completed the restructuring of its Marine Operations Department with the internal appointment of a new Harbour Master and a Marine Manager. Captain Jeff Gaskin, formerly the Harbour’s Marine Superintendent, has been appointed Harbour Master following the retirement of Captain Ray Shaw. Alexandra McIntosh has been appointed to the new role of […]
Abu Dhabi Ports one of only nine accredited organisations in the world to offer “IALA” certified course
Abu Dhabi Ports is now one of nine organisations, and the first of its kind in the UAE, accredited by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation & Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) worldwide. The company is also licensed from the UAE Federal Transport Authority, contributing to Abu Dhabi’s growth as a global maritime hub and […]
IRClass establishes Hong Kong presence to serve expanding East Asian markets better
Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), has announced the setting up of a new regional office in Hong Kong to serve the dynamic East Asia region. The move to establish a new regional office in Hong Kong represents another significant step for IRClass in its efforts to become a global classification society. This office is located […]
SMM Hamburg 2016’s featured charity kicks off £15,000 fundraising campaign
Global maritime welfare charity The Mission to Seafarers has launched its £15,000 fundraising campaign after been invited by SMM Hamburg 2016 to appear as featured guest charity at the fair which launched today (Tuesday). This new fundraising drive has been kicked-off by Hamburg-based shipping company Brise Bereederungs (Brise) which has donated £3,000 to the cause […]