02 Jul

KVH begins rollout of Global Ku-band mini-VSAT Broadband Satellite Communications Network

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – July 2, 2008) -- In a move to offer faster, more affordable broadband connections to a growing market of leisure, commercial, and government vessels worldwide, KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) today announced a new agreement with ViaSat, Inc., (Nasdaq: VSAT) to begin the global rollout of the popular mini-VSAT Broadband satellite communications service. Together with the compact…
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27 Jun

VT Halter Marine orders Markey general purpose winch

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(Seattle, Wash. - June 27, 2008) -- The Markey Machinery Company, Inc. is pleased to receive an order to supply VT Halter Marine, Inc. with one general purpose winch. When delivered in 2009, Halter plans to install the DEPC-7 on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) coastal mapping vessel R/V Ferdinand R. Hassler, currently under construction. The Markey type DEPC-7…
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18 Jun

Jeppesen unveils new corporate identity

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Jeppesen's new corporate logo. (ENGLEWOOD, COLO.- June 10, 2008) – Jeppesen today released its new corporate logo. The design reflects the evolution of the products and services offered by Jeppesen, as well as the company’s expansion into neighboring transportation markets.  While well known for the Jeppesen Airway Manual and other products related to aeronautical navigation, the company today offers a…
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18 Jun

Elliott Bay Design selected to design Port Arkansas ferry

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(SEATTLE, WASH.- JUNE 18, 2008) -- Seattle-based Elliott Bay Design Group, LLC (EBDG) was selected by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Corpus Christi District, to prepare a design for a new 28-car ferry for service between Port Arkansas and Harbor Island. This short route forms the continuation of Texas State Highway 361 across the Corpus Christi Channel. This multi-phase…
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18 Jun

Matt Rigdon appointed Manager, Sales & Marketing of Rigdon Marine

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(HOUSTON, TEXAS - June 17, 2008) -- Billy Guice, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Rigdon Marine Corporation (RMC) announced the appointment of Matthew Rigdon to the position of Manager, Sales and Marketing. He will be responsible for domestic sales and brokerage, business development and special projects for the company’s ultra-modern fleet of platform support vessels, fast supply vessels…
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16 Jun

Aker American Shipping names Gregory Matecki new CFO

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(PHILADELPHIA, PA – June 9, 2008) -- Aker American Shipping ASA (Oslo: AKASA), a U.S.Jones Act ship owning and leasing company, announced that Gregory J. Matecki has joined the organization as Chief Financial Officer. Matecki will be a key member of Aker American Shipping’s executive team and has a broad base of experience in financial management, strategic planning,treasury management, SEC reporting,…
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