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Hendry Marine Industries’ Gulf Marine Repair in Tampa, Fla., has become the first U.S. Gulf Coast shipyard to become a participant in Green Marine, the largest voluntary environmental certification program for North America’s maritime industry. “We’re so pleased to welcome Hendry’s Gulf Marine Repair as both a Florida and U.S. Gulf Coast first in terms… Read More
All three of Canadian shipbuilder Heddle Shipyards’ Ontario Shipyards are fully booked for the 2022 winter works season. The company says that, despite a new wave of pandemic restrictions and supply chain challenges, it continues to forge ahead with another busy winter, making “excellent progress” at the Port Weller Dry Docks on the CCGS Amundsen… Read More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced Thursday its board of directors elected Chief Operating Officer Chris Kastner to become HII president and chief executive officer, consistent with the company’s succession plan. The board also elected president and CEO Mike Petters to become executive vice chairman of the… Read More
“Looking forward into 2022, the outlook for marine transportation and distribution and services is very favorable, and we expect material growth in earnings during the year,” said David Grzebinski, president and CEO of Houston-headquartered tank barge giant Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX), as the company reported its financial results for the period ended December 31, 2021…. Read More
Here, we chat with Dr. Travis Courtney about his newest publication in PLOS ONE, his exciting research on coral reefs, and his thoughts on equity and openness in science. Dr. Courtney at Red Rock Canyon National Recreation Area. Photo by Lark Starkey. Travis Courtney (he/him/his) grew up in the coastal city of Wilmington, North Carolina,… Read More
Family-owned Hendry Marine Industries has appointed Richard McCreary as president of its Gulf Marine Repair shipyard in Tampa, Fla., effective January 31. McCreary comes to Gulf Marine Repair from Vigor Works, LLC, where he was vice president of business development responsible for developing commercial relationships and providing market analysis in the ship repair and fabrication… Read More
New Director Appointed; One Director Announces Retirement HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 25, 2022– Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”) a leading specialty construction company, today announced the appointment of Quentin P. Smith, Jr. to the Board of Directors, as well as the retirement of Richard L. Daerr, Jr. as a board member. The Board’s appointment… Read More
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that Karey Malyszko has been promoted to vice president of plant operations at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. She succeeds Dru Branche who retired in December. Effective immediately, Malyszko assumes overall responsibility for waterfront support services, facilities, environmental health and safety, and security. She reports to Jennifer Boykin, president… Read More
As Marine Log continues to meet and bring to you interesting and notable members of maritime, we want you to meet Willie Tuggle III. Tuggle, owner and operator of A-Y2K Marine Survey of New Orleans, La., has worked in the maritime industry for more than 40 years. With some bumps in the road along the… Read More
Crowley has appointed Coulston Van Gundy as vice president of construction and engineering. He will lead the company’s vessel design and engineering, construction management and project engineering with an expanded emphasis on growth and innovation. With more than 15 years of experience, Van Gundy has played an integral role in advancing Crowley’s growing engineering and… Read More
Today, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and NOAA signed an interagency memorandum in support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ambitious offshore wind energy goals to advance wind energy responsibly while protecting biodiversity and promoting cooperative ocean use. Offshore wind energy development plays an important role in how the U.S. is leading the charge to… Read More
Damen opens Service Hub in Panama City to serve Central America and the Caribbean Damen Shipyards Group has added a new Service Hub in the Americas. With two already up and running in Canada and Brazil, a third has now opened its doors in Panama City to serve Central America and the Caribbean. Damen Service… Read More
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
The Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) has named Gary Vogel, CEO of Stamford, Conn.-headquartered Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: EGLE) as its Commodore for the year 2022. The 2022 Commodore Award will be presented on Thursday, March 31 at the Gala Dinner marking the conclusion of the annual Connecticut Maritime Association conference and expo at the… 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