The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) announces the promotion of Sean Kline to CEO and President as CSA’s longtime leader, Kathy Metcalf, steps into the role of President Emeritus. Kline served seven years on the organization’s Board of Directors before joining as Director of Maritime Affairs in 2014. Kline will take over as President… Read More
Bill Krewsky to Retire After Distinguished Maritime Career HOUSTON — S&B, a leading engineering, procurement and construction company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Garner as President of S&B’s subsidiary TAI Engineers (TAI). Garner succeeds Bill Krewsky, who will retire in September. Garner brings more than 28 years of executive leadership and technical… Read More
BELOIT, Wis. — Fairbanks Morse Defense, a leading OEM and aftermarket provider to a large installed base of mission-critical marine technologies, today announced the appointment of Steve Pykett as Chief Executive Officer. Steve brings more than 25 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Most recently, he served as President of Investment Castings… Read More
New executive leader to drive operational growth across Hornblower’s iconic brands and Ferry & Transport businesses ORLANDO, Fla. — Hornblower Group, a global leader in maritime hospitality and transportation, today announced the appointment of Ed Quinn as President of Ferry and Concession. In this role, Quinn will oversee globally recognized brands, including Statue City Cruises,… Read More
The National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA) today announced the transition of presidential leadership during its Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jason Winter, Director, Safety/Training, CFS & Labor Relations at the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), has been named the new President of NMSA, succeeding recent President Dave Morgan of Cooper/Ports America. Dave Morgan has served as… Read More
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss.– Matthews Brothers Dredging, LLC (“Matthews Brothers” or the “Company”), a leading provider of maintenance dredging solutions throughout the Gulf Coast, is pleased to announce its planned strategic leadership expansion that positions the Company for continued long-term growth and operational excellence. Effective July 1, Trey Taylor will elevate to the position of Chief… Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lt. Col. Guillermo J. Guandique took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District today during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee Grand Lodge. He becomes the 69th commander of the “twin rivers” district, commonly referred to as the jewel of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division…. Read More
WASHINGTON — The assistant commandant of the Marine Corps was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Pentagon announced Friday. If confirmed by the Senate, Marine Corps Gen. Christopher Mahoney will serve as a senior adviser to Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman… Read More
The Little Rock Port Authority Board of Directors met June 18 and voted to reelect its officers. Clay McGeorge will serve as chair; and Stan Hastings will serve as vice-chair. Tamika Edwards will serve as treasurer. The officers were elected to a second, one-year term. “We are thrilled to have the continued leadership of Clay,… Read More
We’re proud to announce that Jeff Vogel has joined TOTE Services as Vice President of Legal, effective May 2025. Based in Washington, DC, Jeff brings decades of experience in maritime law, policy, and regulatory affairs, most recently serving as a Shareholder and Government Contract Co-Chair at Cozen O’Connor. His distinguished career includes advising both private… Read More
SEATTLE – June 12, 2025 — Tideworks Technology® Inc. (Tideworks), a full-service provider of terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, has expanded its senior leadership team with the recent appointments of Frederik Stork, Julian Galvis and Subbu Bhat to vice president roles. These strategic additions mark a milestone in Tideworks’ growth strategy and reinforce its commitment to expanding customer… Read More
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Sang H. Yi as Acting Maritime Administrator (MARAD). As acting head of MARAD, Yi will play a critical role in advancing the Trump Administration’s domestic shipbuilding goals and restoring the nation’s maritime dominance, as outlined in President Trump’s April Executive Order. Acting Administrator Yi will lead MARAD’s efforts to… Read More
ORLANDO, Fla., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hornblower Group, a global leader in maritime hospitality and transportation, is proud to announce the appointment of Shull Autin as its new Chief Maritime Officer. With over 30 years of maritime experience spanning marine logistics, offshore operations, safety, and environmental compliance, Autin joins Hornblower at a pivotal time in the company’s continued evolution…. Read More
William “Bill” Paape, a member of the Senior Executive Service, became the Associate Administrator for Ports & Waterways on June 7, 2020. In this capacity, Mr. Paape directs a national port infrastructure modernization program in excess of $2 billion. Discretionary grant port programs and other programs managed by Mr. Paape include: Rebuilding American Infrastructure with… Read More
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hornblower Group, a global leader in maritime hospitality and transportation, is proud to announce the appointment of Shull Autin as its new Chief Maritime Officer. With over 30 years of maritime experience spanning marine logistics, offshore operations, safety, and environmental compliance, Autin joins Hornblower at a pivotal time in the company’s continued evolution. In his… Read More