What’s stopping you from taking the next step in your career? By Greg Belpomme, Hays Civil Construction – Transit & Marine Our latest 2021 salary guide survey found that fifty-one percent of professionals say they’re serious about leaving their current role. Meanwhile, over a quarter said they planned to do so in the next three… Read More
U.S.-based Crowley and Danish shipping company ESVAGT announced plans to directly bolster purpose-built, Jones Act vessel availability in support of the emerging offshore wind energy market through a joint venture, according to the company’s release. The partnership will bring together two leading maritime solutions providers to serve the emerging industry. Consistent with the requirements of… Read More
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden said on Monday he intends to nominate Todd Kim, former solicitor general for the District of Columbia, to lead the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division as its assistant attorney general. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Kim would become the department’s top attorney overseeing its criminal and… Read More
A new joint venture aims to bring fuel cells using advanced methanol-to-hydrogen technology to the marine sector — including the inland waterways market. It has been formed by chemical and product tanker specialist Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE: ASC), New Orleans headquartered Maritime Partners LLC and Bend, Ore., based Element 1 Corp., a leading developer of… Read More
Offshore services major Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) has named Sam Rubio as Chief Financial Officer and David Darling as Chief Operating Officer. “The leadership and ingenuity these two individuals have demonstrated by helping to reshape our operations in response to the pandemic epitomizes the Tidewater culture,” said Tidewater President and CEO Quintin Kneen. “For all… Read More
Rhett Moss – Starts a new position as Dredging Superintendent at Pilbara Ports Authority Sam Rubio – Promoted to Chief Financial Officer at Tidewater Inc. David Darling – Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Tidewater Inc. Alexis Haass – Joins Arcadis as Chief Sustainability Officer
The 2021 Great Lakes Day Congressional Reception, an annual event sponsored by the Great Lakes Commission and the Northeast-Midwest Institute, was held online on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. The event featured remarks on Great Lakes priorities by the chairs of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force and other regional leaders. More than 500 people registered for the… Read More
Bremerton, Wash., headquartered SAFE Boats International is to bring back production to its Large Craft Production Facility (LCPF), located in the Port of Tacoma, which specializes in production of vessels over 65 feet in length. This follows success in winning a $20 million U.S. Navy contract to purchase long-lead material and start pre-production planning for… Read More
The McLean Group is pleased to announce that it has made a strategic investment in DLS Marine, the leading maritime asset valuation and appraisal firm in the United States. Established in 1968, DLS has assembled a technical staff of professionals comprised of the largest concentration of NAMS certified surveyors and ASA certified marine appraisers in… Read More
In an earnings call with analysts, March 12, Lois Zabrocky, president and CEO of New York City headquartered tanker giant International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE:INSW) said that the company’s agreement to build three LNG-fueled dual fuel VLCCs at Korean shipyard DSME backed by charters from Shell “puts Seaways on our future path.” She said the agreement… Read More
The Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association’s (GICA) Board of Directors has selected Paul Dittman as its prospective president. He will assume the role at GICA’s 116th Annual Seminar in August 2021. Dittman is currently the Vice President of Compliance, Security and Safety at Turn Services, a position he accepted after retiring from the U.S. Coast Guard…. Read More
The Western Dredging Association is pleased to announce that we have developed a mentorship program. This is a private program that is only available to WEDA members. If you are uncertain as to the status of your membership, please contact us at Info@WesternDredging.org. General Information: WEDA’s conferences have always been a place where dredging professionals… Read More
Qamun’s Innovative Design Adds Efficiency, Reliability and Safety for Petroleum Transportation Crowley achieved a significant milestone in its 55,000-barrel articulated tug-barge (ATB) new-build project with the launch and christening at Greenbrier Marine of Qamun, a double-hulled petroleum barge specifically designed for the Alaska fuels market. The 350-foot vessel was sponsored by Natalie Meidel, wife of… Read More
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Douglas Thiessen, P.E. – With 37 years of port- and land-side expertise as a design engineer, program manager and port director, Douglas Thiessen, P.E. has joined HDR as our West Region Maritime Lead. Learn more about his background with multi-billion-dollar projects and his new role. Lisa Foody -Promoted to Director of Human Resources at Great… Read More