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Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has been involved with numerous cutting-edge vessel designs. Many of these have had a green focus. The Seattle-based naval architecture, marine and electrical engineering company provides its services to vessel owners, operators and shipyards across the country. In this Q&A, we talk to John Waterhouse, founder and principal of EBDG… Read More
Dirk Lesko, whose retirement as president of GD’s Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard in Bath, Maine, in April caught many by surprise, is to assume the role of president of Canada’s Irving Shipbuilding Inc., effective September 1, the company announced today. Lesko will succeed another American, Kevin Mooney, whose resignation from Irving last month for personal reasons… Read More
Col. Peeples joined Lt. Gen. Spellmon as he pinned the one-star insignia onto her uniform in front of LRD workforce, as well as Col. Peeples’ family and friends. “I want to start off by saying thank you for this privilege, said Lt. Gen. Spellmon. “It is truly an honor when you’re asked by an officer… Read More
South Carolina Ports’ Barbara Melvin has started her new role as President and CEO, becoming the first woman to lead a top 10 US operating container port. Over the past 24 years, Melvin has served SC Ports in a variety of roles and led major infrastructure projects. Melvin has served as the port’s Chief Operating Officer… Read More
MarineMax recently announced the promotion of Jim Connor to the role of Vice President. Jim will continue to lead the award-winning Naples operations while supporting his team’s success and expanding loyal customer base. Kyle Langbehn, MarineMax President of Retail Operations, comments, “Jim has achieved unparalleled success during his tenure at MarineMax. Under his leadership, Jim… Read More
Sand is running out along the shores of Wrightsville Beach. A risky offshore-dredging plan seems to be the only path forward. The town’s renourishment plan for April 2023 will not pull dirt from Masonboro Inlet, like it has done for years. Instead, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who fund and execute the town’s renourishment, have… Read More
MarineMax recently announced the promotion of Jim Connor to the role of Vice President. Jim will continue to lead the award-winning Naples operations while supporting his team’s success and expanding loyal customer base. Jim and his family are avid boaters and enjoy spending time on the water throughout West Florida. Jim joined MarineMax in 2008… Read More
Hendry Marine Industries’ Gulf Marine Repair shipyard in Tampa, Fla., has been recognized as a certified Green Marine Participant. Awarded at the recent GreenTech Conference in Montreal, Canada, the certification for environmental excellence came after Hendry completed a rigorous and transparent certification process that it started in January. Green Marine is the largest voluntary environmental certification program… Read More
Nashville, Tenn., based Ingram Marine Group held a special christening ceremony for four vessels on Jun 24. The boats — M/V Capt. Roy Daniels, M/V Randy Hooper, M/V Debbie L. Owen and M/V Harold B. Warren — were each named after a marine transportation or Ingram professional who has displayed exemplary professionalism and overall excellence. The M/V Debbie L. Owen and M/V Capt. Roy… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the selection of Kristina “Kristi” Hall as the new Regulatory Division chief. The mission of the USACE Regulatory Program is to protect the Nation’s aquatic resources, while allowing reasonable development through fair, flexible, and balanced permit decisions. In her new position, Hall… Read More
Fort Shafter, Hawaii —The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District welcomed new leadership Friday, June 24 as Lt. Col. Ryan Pevey assumed command from Lt. Col. Eric S. Marshall during a modified change of command ceremony being held at Fort Shafter’s Palm Circle Gazebo. Lt. Col. Pevey, who most recently served as the 25th Infantry Division… Read More
Jurriaan Jellema’s enthusiasm for the stunning Canadian scenery and the vibrant culture is clear. He is now based in Canada permanently as the Service Hub Manager after being the Project Manager for two pioneering, all-electric car ferries, which were delivered to the Ministry of Transportation in Ontario, last year. These are also the first fully-electric road… Read More
Boskalis, with a presence in the US market spanning more than forty years, has recently opened a new office to support the rapidly developing US offshore wind market along the east coast. The office, located in Providence, Rhode Island, will serve as the Boskalis renewables hub from which multiple project teams will be supported. On… Read More
“Manson Construction publishes their Spring/Summer 2022 Navigator issue that covers a wide range of topics, Crew Connections, Project Updates, Department Highlights, Ethics and Business, Educational Insights and General News and Updates. This includes the process that Manson went through on deciding to build the largest North American self propelled trailing suction hopper dredge, FREDERICK PAUP… Read More
The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU), the leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance for waterfront employers, announced winners of the 2021 AEU Safety Awards this week. AEU, the program administrator for American Longshore Mutual Association (ALMA), a group self-insurance fund providing USL&H coverage under the United States Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, presents the… Read More