On Thursday, June 9, the Seamen’s Church Institute gathered leaders in the shipping and maritime industry for its 44th Annual Silver Bell Awards Dinner (SBA) at Pier 60 in New York City. This year, the SBA honored Edmond J. (Ned) Moran— Director, Moran Towing Corporation—with the Lifetime Achievement Award and the U.S. maritime academies with the… Read More
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, today presented U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award at its 2022 annual meeting. The award is given each year to national leaders or elected officials who demonstrate exemplary dedication and support for the… Read More
El Segundo, California USA – Performance Team – A Maersk Company continues to expand and integrate end-to-end cold chains with the announcement of a new cold storage facility in Dayton, New Jersey opening in October 2022 to serve imports and exports. We’re adding more cold chain capacity to serve the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area demand. This… Read More
Adm. Karl L. Schultz was relieved as commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard by Adm. Linda L. Fagan during a military change-of-command ceremony presided over by President Biden, Wednesday at Coast Guard Headquarters. Immediately following the change-of-command, Schultz retired from the Coast Guard after 39 years of service. He was awarded the Homeland Security Distinguished… Read More
Hornblower Group reports that Brendan Smith, formerly VP of engineering at NYC Ferry, has been named president of Seaward Services, Inc. He will report to Scott Thornton, chief operating officer of Hornblower Group’s Ferries and Transportation Division and succeeds John Keever, who has retired after 50 years in the industry. As president of Seaward Services, Inc., Smith… Read More
ARLINGTON, Va., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The American Waterways Operators has produced a new video highlighting the national importance of the tugboat, towboat and barge industry and the rewarding careers the industry has to offer. AWO released a video highlighting the importance of the tugboat, towboat and barge industry and its rewarding careers The three-minute video, The… Read More
BELOIT, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (“Arcline”), has acquired Research Tool & Die (RT&D), a privately owned manufacturer of marine electrical-systems hardware based in Carson, California. RT&D products secure and support cables and wires throughout naval ships. This acquisition adds to FMD’s expanding portfolio of turnkey solutions. “Over the last few years, FMD has… Read More
Craig Murdock – Promoted to Business Development & Project Support James (Jim) Conkle – Appointed as CEO of Mother Road Enterprises at The PULSE of the High Desert! Erick Cásseres – Appointed as Senior Business Development Carl Gabriel, Pr. Eng – Executive Manager – Transnet National Ports Authority Dave Capino – Operations Manager, Mid-Atlantic Region… Read More
Texas-based Belaire Environmental, Inc. (BEI), has joined with environmental consulting firm Anchor QEA, LLC, to expand our high-quality coastal restoration services to clients nationwide. As a trusted partner in the region, BEI will continue to focus on upholding its four-decade legacy and reputation for service as it begins operations as Anchor QEA. Based on a… Read More
WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) today announced Conrad Shipyard received both SCA’s 2022 “Excellence in Safety” and “Improvement in Safety” awards. SCA, the national association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, honors shipbuilding and repair facilities with annual safety awards for enhancement of operations and promotion of safety and accident prevention. Through their… Read More
Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation with Dick Balzano, CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America. Source
Alabama Shipyard (ASY) is a leading ship maintenance, repair, overhaul, and conversion, services provider to domestic and international customers on the Gulf Coast. Safety is paramount at ASY, and in 2022 the Shipbuilder’s Council of America recognized Alabama Shipyard as one of 15 shipyards to receive awards for their continued advancement of employee safety. During… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, invites business representatives to attend Industry Open House virtually from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7. This annual event is open to all businesses wanting to work with the Detroit District. Attendees will have the opportunity to introduce their unique capabilities to district officials, learn about… Read More
The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Board of Directors / Annual Membership Meeting. Clark Todd, President & Chief Operating Officer of Blessey Marine Services, was elected Chairman; Rick Iuliucci, Vice President of The Vane Brothers Company, was elected Vice Chairman;… Read More
Newport News-based Fortune 500 contractor Huntington Ingalls Industries has named Brandi Smith vice president of the Columbia class submarine program at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. Smith succeeds Charles Southall, who is retiring July 1 after more than 35 years, HII said in a news release Thursday. The Columbia class has long been the Navy’s… Read More