Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NYSE: EGLE) (“Eagle Bulk”, “Eagle”, or the “Company”), one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the midsize drybulk vessel segment, today announced that it has appointed A. Kate Blankenship to its Board of Directors, effective January 18, 2023. Ms. Blankenship is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). In addition to… Read More
Bollinger Shipyards LLC has hired Andrew “Andy” Naquin as director of sales. In this role he will report to Eric Bollinger, vice president of sales, and will assist in leading the sales team. “For over 76 years, the Bollinger family has worked hard to deliver our customers the highest quality service and solutions in our… Read More
The Port of Portland has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who joins the port following ten years as CEO of Glenelg Shire Council. Mr Greg Burgoyne joins the Port of Portland team in this role. Prior to his work for the Council, he served as Chief Financial Officer at the Australian Taxation Office,… Read More
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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