Oman Shipping Company (OSC) is launching an ambitious fleet expansion plan after placing two new-build VLCC (Very Large Crude Carriers) orders with South Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). OSC’s CFO and acting CEO Michael Jorgensen (pictured) said…
Polaris has won a series of new business wins in the maritime, manufacturing and exports sector. The Manchester and Merseyside based company has been appointed by the world’s biggest manufacturer of bicycles Indian-owned Hero Cycles to help promote its new…
By Polaris managing director Ben Pinnington I am very saddened by the passing of my friend, former boss, client and mentor the veteran entrepreneur Len Collinson who died this year in October. This Christmas I have been reminded of his…
Polaris has been appointed to provide PR support to the world’s biggest hovercraft maker Southampton-based Griffon Hoverwork ahead of the launch of its latest model at the Expo Naval trade fair in Chile. Maritime and engineering sector specialist PR firm…
Birkenhead based shipyard Cammell Laird says it is delighted to have been shortlisted, as part of a syndicate of British firms, to compete to build three Fleet Solid Support ships for the UK Ministry of Defence worth an estimated £1billion. Defence…
Manchester-based bike brand Insync is looking to engage more Independent Bike Dealers with its new preferred partner programme. The Insync brand is owned by India’s Hero Cycles, the world’s biggest bicycle maker (see notes to editors). The Insync range of…
South West UK based maritime engineering company Intermarine UK has named former A&P Falmouth procurement manager Mark Bowden as its new production manager. Mr Bowden will be in charge of day-to-day operations at the company’s newly opened 2,400sqm fabrication and…
The world’s leading hovercraft builder Southampton, UK-based Griffon Hoverwork will stage the official global launch of its new 995ED model, at Latin America’s premier naval and maritime exhibition Exponaval in Valparaiso, Chile running from December 4-7. The Griffon delegation led…
Capt Shiv Halbe Chairman of India Maritime Association of Shipowners, Shipmanagers and Agents (MASSA) talks to Marine Professional magazine1) Are you actually experiencing a skills gap – if so, what are you doing to address this? Yes,…
Maritime specialist PR firm Polaris Media is expanding with three new client wins. The company, run by trained journalist brothers Sam and Ben Pinnington, new clients include Runcorn ship engine specialist James Troop, one of Merseyside, and the maritime sector’s, most…
