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Marcus Jadotte has joined Crowley as senior vice president of government relations, leading the company’s advocacy activities across all its businesses. Jadotte will spearhead the company’s continuing advocacy for laws and regulations that support the domestic maritime industry, while expanding awareness of Crowley’s growing defense and civilian government services among federal, state and local officials…. Read More
San Clemente, Calif., January 18, 2022 – The Surfrider Foundation, the largest grassroots organization focused on coastal and ocean conservation, announces the addition of Zach Plopper, a conservation expert and former professional surfer, as its new Environmental Director. Zach joins the Surfrider Foundation with more than 13 years of experience in advocacy-driven coastal and marine conservation. Through his… Read More
WEDA webinar on hiring and retaining talent a huge success; replay available here Over 100 attend WEDA’s “Dredging for Talent” webinar Five dredging and marine industry human resource leaders share their secrets and insights. DredgeWire reports… Last week these three panelists: Laurie Boyan – VP Human Resources, Weeks Construction Rebecca Gardner, PE – Anchor QEA, LLC Don… Read More
Michael Gerhardt – Michael Gerhardt has started as Senior Director of Government Affairs for Mike Hooks, LLC of Westlake, Louisiana, a family-owned and -operated dredging and environmental remediation contractor, founded in 1945, that performs maintenance dredging, port deepenings, beach reclamation, wetland restoration, marsh creation, and disaster recovery along the Gulf Coast.
RESERVE, LOUISIANA – On October 26th 2021 – DSC Dredge welcomed Mitchell Duplantis as the newest member of their Information Technology team. As a former IT support analyst and helpdesk specialist, Duplantis brings experience in applying technical and problem-solving skills to improve both team and organizational performance and the ability to leverage existing technology with… Read More
Global Innovator in Boat Monitoring and Control Technology Welcomes New Talent BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Jan. 13, 2022 – Blue Guard Innovations (BGI), the industry leader and innovator of smart boat monitoring and control technology, recently announced that David Divjak joined the company as Product Manager. In this role, he will be responsible for existing and… Read More
Tung Pham – Hired as Sales Manager Hug Engineering, a Faurecia company
Nashville, Tenn.-headquartered Ingram Marine Group reports that its chief operating officer John Roberts, will become president and CEO on February 1. He will succeed David O’Loughlin, who is to retire but will stay with the company as vice chair for the remainder of 2022 to assist with the transition. “Dave has been invaluable to our… Read More
MONTEREY — NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries on Wednesday announced the appointment of Lisa Wooninck as superintendent of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, according to a news release from the sanctuary. Wooninck, 60, has been with NOAA for 20 years, starting as a research fishery biologist at NOAA Fisheries headquarters and the Santa Cruz… Read More
Houston-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm The Shearer Group Inc. (TSGI) reports that it has promoted two members its team. JOSHUA SEBASTIAN Joshua S. Sebastian, P.E., a 13-year veteran of the firm, has been promoted to the position of vice president – operations following eight years as TSGI’s engineering manager. A registered Professional Engineer… Read More
The Port of San Diego welcomes Frank Urtasun as the newest commissioner to represent the City of Coronado. On January 2, 2022, Commissioner Urtasun was sworn in by Port District Clerk Donna Morales, who administered the oath of office, according to the company’s release. The Port is governed by a seven-member board, of which three… Read More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that Matt Mulherin Jr. has been promoted to vice president of contracts at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. Mulherin assumed the new role on Monday, Jan. 3, succeeding Christie Thomas, who has been appointed corporate vice president, investor relations. Mulherin… Read More
The Britannia P&I club reports that Marcela Pizzaro has joined the staff of its exclusive correspondent in the U.S., B Americas P&I. Led by director Mike Unger, B Americas is based in New York and provides support to all Britannia members requiring assistance with claims and other matters in the U.S. as well as focusing… Read More
Toshiko Hasegawa and Hamdi Mohamed made history today when they became the first women of color to join the Port of Seattle Commission. For the first time in the organization’s 110-year history, a majority of Port of Seattle Commissioners are people of color. The Port’s aviation and maritime gateways are critical to supporting economic vitality,… Read More
Biren Brahmbhatt – Promoted to Senior Manager – BD & Contracts at Adani Ports and SEZ Fernando Remolina – Promoted to Director of Operations at ASTIVIK SHIPYARD Patrick Parsons – Promoted to Counsel & Senior Manager – Government Affairs at American Waterways Operators