Grease no longer the word

Grease no longer the word

Thordon Bearings’ ThorPlas-Blue has established itself as the bearing of choice for deck equipment, with European shipyards and owners frequently specifying the grease-free bearing system as standard for vessels’ winches, fairleads, davits, capstans and windlasses....
New Hempel VP aims to double the company size

New Hempel VP aims to double the company size

Katarina Lindström will join Hempel as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer from 1 August 2020 and will play a central role in delivering on the company’s ambition to double in size. As Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (COO),...
Shipboard machinery standard movement grows

Shipboard machinery standard movement grows

The Smart Maritime Council, a cross-industry membership group focused on improving technology interoperability in the maritime sector, has announced its intention to support the use of the ISO 19848 data standard for shipboard machinery and equipment following a...
New Global Service VP for Ecochlor

New Global Service VP for Ecochlor

MAYNARD, MA USA – Ecochlor is pleased to announce the addition of Michael (Mick) Madely to fill a newly created position of Vice President of Global Service. Steve Candito, CEO said, “we are very happy that Mick has joined us. He is an extremely well-qualified...