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Peter Roney joins Nichols and Everett executive management team

WA, United States

Shared Ice Services LLC (SIS) reports that Peter Roney has joined the executive management team supporting Nichols Brothers Boat Builders and Everett Ship Repair as director of sales and marketing Shared Ice Services, which was recently established to support the operations of the two shipyards, is a subsidiary of Ice Cap Holding LLC, the parent company of Ice Floe,… Read More

Jackie Q. Carter Selected to Serve as Port Director

WI, United States

Mayor Cavalier Johnson has selected Jackie Q. Carter to serve as Municipal Port Director. In this position, Carter will direct commercial and recreational operations at Port Milwaukee, oversee a staff of twenty people, and administer Foreign Trade Zone No. 41. The appointment is subject to Common Council approval. A lifelong resident of Milwaukee, Carter has… Read More

Port of Seattle Commission Elects Historic Slate of Officers for 2023

WA, United States

The Commission of the Port of Seattle made history today with the elevation of Commission President Sam Cho, the first Commission President of color and the youngest Commission President in the Port’s 111 year history. Furthermore, the Port also made history with the elevation of the first female Vice President of Asian descent, with the… Read More

Callan Marine Welcomes Marc Broussard As The New Director Of Business Development

TX, United States

Callan Marine, LTD. is proud to introduce Marc Broussard as their new Director of Business Development. Marc brings extensive sales and marketing expertise in the maritime and energy sector, as well as international markets. Callan Marine is thrilled to have Marc join their leadership team. “Marc brings over 25 years of business development experience to… Read More

White House Picks Elizabeth Klein as Next BOEM Director

United States

The Biden administration has promoted longtime Democratic official Elizabeth Klein to replace Amanda Lefton, the outgoing director of the Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management. Since the administration took office in 2021, Klein has served as senior counselor to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, advising on water rights claims and climate resilience. She also… Read More

Blue Sky Maritime Coalition expands leadership team

TX, United States

The Houston-headquartered Blue Sky Maritime Coalition (BSMC) has appointed Jennifer States to serve as vice president and chief strategy officer. States has 20 years of industry experience in renewable energy and clean technology, non-profit, government and research environments. She most recently served as vice president for projects and strategy at Washington Maritime Blue, a cluster organization for maritime… Read More

Graves takes chair of House T&I Committee

United States

U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Missouri) has been selected to serve as Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the 118th Congress. He had served as the panel’s ranking Republican member for the previous four years. “When I first came to Congress, I fought hard to serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. It’s now one… Read More

Port of Seattle Commission Elects Historic Slate of Officers for 2023

WA, United States

The Commission of the Port of Seattle made history today with the elevation of Commission President Sam Cho, the first Commission President of color and the youngest Commission President in the Port’s 111 year history. Furthermore, the Port also made history with the elevation of the first female Vice President of Asian descent, with the… Read More

Ric Campo Reappointed Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority

TX, United States

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harris County Commissioners Court and the Houston City Council met in a joint session Monday and unanimously reappointed Houston businessman Ric Campo to serve as Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas. He was first appointed to the position in January 2019. Among the notable achievements… Read More

ABS representative joins Marine Log editorial advisory board

United States

Jessica Mahaffey, vice president and chief marketing officer for ABS, recently joined the Marine Log editorial advisory board. Advisory board members act as points of consultation on editorial ideas, including story topics, podcasts, Q&As, webinars, and any other initiatives Marine Log takes on. Mahaffey is responsible for leading the development and execution of measurable strategies globally… Read More

CEO of Solomon Islands Port Authority joins IAPH board

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Eranda Kotelawala has been elected as vice-president for the southeast Asia and Oceania region of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH).  Since 2017, Kotelawala has served as the CEO of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority, which oversees the two major ports and terminals at Noro and Honiara. Kotelawala was Chief Operating Officer of… Read More

St. Johns Ship Building names Gentle VP repair

FL, United States

Palatka, Fla., based St. Johns Ship Building has appointed Ken Gentle to the position of vice president of repair. In that role, Gentle will be leading the shipyard’s production and project management teams tasked with repairing various types of both steel and aluminum vessels. “Kenneth comes to us with over four decades of industry experience… Read More

Kuwaiti Admiral Takes the Helm at the UN Black Sea Grain Initiative

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The Black Sea Grain Initiative was “a highlight of UN diplomacy” in 2022. In late July, with encouragement from the United Nations and the government of Turkey, Russia agreed to allow a limited number of cargo ships to transit to and from select Ukrainian seaports to load grain cargoes. It has been a partial success: In… Read More

Stephen Cheung to Become CEO, President for LAEDC

CA, United States

The beginning of the year marks a new chapter for the Los Angeles Economic Development Corp. Chief Operating Officer Stephen Cheung will assume his new role as chief executive and president of the organization, taking over for veteran leader and business advocate Bill Allen. Cheung’s promotion comes as the nonprofit is seeking more ways to… Read More

ISWAN welcomes Karin Orsel as new Chair

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Shipping CEO and diversity and inclusivity advocate Karin Orsel has been announced as the new Chair of international maritime charity the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN). A trustee of ISWAN for seven years, Karin has shared her first-hand knowledge of the shipping industry as founder and CEO of MF Shipping Group along with… Read More

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