MacGregor, part of Cargotec, and China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s (CSSC) Nanjing Luzhou Machine Co Ltd (LMC) have signed a joint venture contract to form CSSC Luzhou MacGregor Machine Co Ltd. Subject to all relevant authority approvals, expected within this year, LMC will own 51% and MacGregor 49% of the new joint venture company. As a […]
Shipmanagement company Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has announced the appointment of two new Managing Directors to the company. Neil McNeil will head BSM British Isles based in the Isle of Man and Mingfa Liu will be his BSM China counterpart in Shanghai. Prior to joining BSM, Mr McNeil (pictured left) was Regional Fleet Manager (Americas) […]
International marine and engineering consultancy LOC Group, has moved one of its top performers from Asia back to London to focus on growing the company’s shipping services in London and around the world. Nick Haslam, Group Director of Shipping Services, joined LOC almost 20 years ago and has been based in Singapore for the last […]
Classification society ABS hosted the fall meeting of the Ship Operators Cooperative Program (SOCP) in Houston on 5th-6th October, welcoming representatives from industry, government and academia to discuss current issues and new technologies. “It is a privilege to host the SOCP and to share information with the other member organisations,” said ABS Chief Technology Officer […]
Silver Green AS, owned 50% by Samskip, is changing its name to Silver Sea AS to mark the finalisation of a series of ownership changes. The new name reflects a consolidation by Samskip of its position in the reefer vessel segment, including the strengthening its ownership in the company and direct investment in reefer vessels. […]
The Korean Register has announced the death of its Chairman and CEO, Dr B S Park who passed away after a short illness. Dr Park was appointed as Chairman and CEO of KR in December 2014 and during that time he had made a significant impact on the classification society. In particular he will be […]
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI), the international ship registry, has significantly strengthened its ranks, with four new appointments, which will better serve the growing community of yacht and vessel owners of MCI. The MCI’s book of business has been growing steadily over the years and supporting its growth is the strengthening of MCI network of DRs […]
The Liberian Registry has announced strategic new appointments in a number of the key areas within the global network of offices operated by its US-based manager, the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR). Gerard Kenny has been appointed Technical Manager of the Liberian Registry’s London office, where he will primarily serve as a technical […]
BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association, has voiced serious concerns about some of the official data that will inform the decision of the MEPC over the implementation date of the 0.5% global sulphur cap. The official IMO study which assessed the relevant availability of fuel oil has failed to fully address the IMO’s terms […]
HRH Princess Anne, accompanied by Government officials and dignitaries, will visit Singapore’s Jurong Port on 3rd November as President of The Mission to Seafarers Singapore (MTSS) and Patron of Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA). The day begins with a horse display and presentation of Rosettes by Princess Anne to beneficiaries of RDA. The focus […]
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has revealed the long list of entries for its H.E.R.O. awards – launched in April this year. The 30 finalists range from companies, maritime search and rescue organisations and individuals involved in technological developments to those involved with design and innovation, services and training, as well as those actively […]
Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has opened an office in Alang, India, which will serve to support its ship recycling initiative in Alang, following on its recent initiative of certifying ship recycling yards according to EU standards as an ‘Independent Verifier’. IRClass Systems and Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (ISSPL), an entity promoted by Indian Register of […]
