Business
Placement agencies certified
Fraser’s placement agency, The Crew Network, has received its MLC 2006 certificate of approval for its Ft. Lauderdale division, making it certified under the Convention as an authorized Crew Placement…
Delta T hires HVAC veteran Bob Miller
South Florida-based Delta “T” Systems has hired HVAC veteran Bob Miller as HVAC specialist of the new Delta “T” Complete vessel ventilation program. His goal is to set a new…
MTS hires office manager
Ft. Lauderdale-based MTS Yacht Management has hired Margaret Garvia as office manager to oversee office administration, assist in crew placement and manage accounting, bookkeeping and customer service. With more than…
West Marine opens flagship store
California-based West Marine, the nation’s largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, will open its first Virginia flagship store in Virginia Beach with a long weekend of special events…
PSC to target engines maintenance
The International Maritime Organization will begin on Sept. 1 a three-month concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) focusing on the safety of propulsion and auxiliary machinery. The CIC was issued by the…
Anchor Miami sold
FJ Propeller Miami, a subsidiary of Frank and Jimmie’s Propeller in Ft. Lauderdale, has acquired the assets of the 66-year-old Anchor Miami Propeller. The purchase was completed on July 19.…
Captain gets dream job
Captain Mark Dixon has landed what he calls “a temporary dream job.” Read for yourself: “I’m in Alaska finishing up the second part of a three-part expedition. The deal went…
National to open at Bahia Mar
National Marine Suppliers is scheduled to open a new location at Bahia Mar in Ft. Lauderdale on Sept. 1. The store will stock many basic and common yacht supplies such…
International Crew Training gets new CEO
Capt. Mike French has stepped down as CEO of the maritime school ICT, International Crew Training, and returned to work on yachts. Jay Lasner, the longtime owner of ICT and…
National Marine Suppliers to open at Bahia Mar
National Marine Suppliers is scheduled to open a new location at Bahia Mar in Ft. Lauderdale on Sept. 1. The store will stock many basic and common yacht supplies such…
