Faststream Opens New Global Headquarters
Plus. This will help us train more seafarers and our proposal will see ship owning companies guarantee the cadets they are training their first job on a minimum of a one year contract.” Platten added that “many major U.K. maritime employers back the scheme, as do trade unions and MPs from across all parties, as well as major newspapers.&rdquo
UK Chamber of Shipping Lobbies for SMarT Plus
economy, contributing GBP 17,500 per year more to UK GDP than the average worker. According to the government’s own figures, the UK economy gets GBP5 back for every GBP1 invested in maritime training. Results from the ComRes poll, commissioned by the UK Chamber, this month identified that MPs have a good general awareness of shipping’s significance to UK trade, which provides the Chamber with a great launchpad on which to base this campaign. When asked to name the mode of transport that carries the largest proportion of import and export cargo to/from the UK, some 87 percent
BRP Names Pierini as Marketing Director
BRP has appointed Olivier Pierini to fill the position of director of global marketing and strategic planning for the Marine Propulsion Systems Division (MPS). In this new role, Pierini is responsible for leading the MPS team to deliver its marketing strategy that includes reinvigorating the Evinrude brand and helping to define its mission, vision and purpose in the marketplace. His primary focus includes identifying the most impactful commercial marketing strategy for the company’s groundbreaking design efforts, strengthening brand position and leveraging the team of marketing profession
Cortez Subsea Appoints New Operations Director
products company Cortez Subsea has appointed a new operations director, as the company looks to expand its scope internationally. Tony McKay has joined the company at a time of rapid growth as demand for their services is expected to increase following U.K. patent approval of their Modular Pipelay System (MPS). With more than 35 years of professional experience working onshore and offshore in the oil and gas industry, McKay was recently successful in turning Topaz Oil and Gas Limited in UAE from a loss making company into a profit generating business which was sold on. As a former Projects Manager
Waryas III Appointed Marketing Manager at MPS
Marine Procurement Solutions (MPS) announced the appointment of Ed Waryas III as Marketing Manager. MPS was created to offer ship owners a cost effective alternative for maritime e-Procurement. “We are pleased that Ed is joining us at this timely juncture when the market is becoming aware of our flagship product “Direct Connect”. Direct Connect enhances the full purchasing cycle” said Mike Scatina, President. Waryas III will be responsible for the marketing and sales of Marine Procurement’s expanding product line up which provides a modern approach to
UK Shipping Industry Broadly Welcomes Commons' Committee Report
government to do more to tackle the threat of significant shortages in the country’s maritime skills base. Nautilus general secretary Mark Dickinson said: “This is a good report, which has taken onboard many of the issues that we raised in our written and verbal evidence to the committee. The MPs have correctly identified the increasingly urgent need to build upon the fine words within the maritime strategy by setting down tangible targets for recruitment and employment, backed up by adequately staffed and resourced regulatory and investigative agencies.” Commenting on the report&rsquo
