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Hull air lubrication specialist Silverstream Technologies has appointed Nick Chrissos as chief data officer (CDO). He joins Silverstream following two decades at global technology giant Cisco, where he held various roles including chief technology officer (CTO) globally for small businesses, and director of innovation in the Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia (EMEAR) region. At Cisco,… Read More
The nearly year-long battle for control of Belgian-headquartered crude oil tanker company Euronav is again in question. The Saverys family, which is the largest shareholder of Euronav and has opposed John Fredriksen’s proposal to merge Euronav and Frontline, has further increased its shareholdings officially putting itself in a position to prevent a full combination of… Read More
Trimble has agreed to acquire cloud-based transportation management software platform Transporeon for $1.98 billion. Transporeon operates predominantly in Europe, as well as in developed markets across the Americas and Asia. Transporeon’s software platform provides modular applications that power a global network for 145,000 carriers and 1,400 shippers and load recipients with an integrated suite of sourcing, planning, execution, monitoring and… Read More
DredgeWire, the leading North American digital newsletter for maritime and offshore wind news, has just hit 10,000 followers on LinkedIn. Along with that milestone, DredgeWire now attracts over 100,000 impressions per month and, significantly, earns a double digit percentage higher engagement rate than all its competitors according to LinkedIn site data. Partners Heiko Osterchrist and… Read More
The Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) has hired Commander Jason Boyle, USCG, Ret., as vice president of fleet performance, based at its Dulles, Va., headquarters Boyle recently retired after 20 years in the Coast Guard where his most recent role was as Chief, Port State Control division at USCG Headquarters. In this role,… Read More
The Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) announces with great pleasure that Mark Heward has joined our team as Director of MITAGS. Mark came aboard with MITAGS in October 2022, after retiring from a 22-year active service career in the Royal Navy. “We are thrilled to welcome Mark Heward aboard as the Director of… Read More
For years, Mark Hager’s job as an observer aboard New England fishing boats made him a marked man, seen as a meddling cop on the ocean, counting and scrutinizing every cod, haddock and flounder to enforce rules and help set crucial quotas. On one particular voyage, he spent 12 days at sea and no crew… Read More
Kiewit Corporation has been a top federal government contractor delivering quality construction and engineering services for over a century. The company works with federal agencies and across North America in various markets, including transportation, gas, oil, power, mining, and more. Know the top Kiewit government contract awards here! Table of Contents 1. U.S. Navy’s Rebuilding… Read More
The advisory division of leading class society DNV Maritime sees good times ahead for LNG dual-fuel vessels, even if today’s high gas prices support fuel-switching to VLSFO. More than 200 LNG-fueled ships have been ordered over the course of the year to date, including 17 in November alone, according to DNV Principal Consultant Martin Wold. Within… Read More
Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA; www.maritime.edu), a top-ranked public university with undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math, and business that blend academics and experiential learning, in partnership with RelyOn Nutec (www.relyonnutec.com), the leading provider of safety services globally, was named winner of the 2022 Ventus Award by the Business Network for Offshore Wind at the… Read More
OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) (“OneWater” or “the Company”) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Harbor View Marine. The transaction expands the Company’s presence in the Gulf Coast region and enhances new and pre-owned boat sales, finance, and parts and services offerings. “We are thrilled to welcome Harbor View Marine… Read More
MarineMax announced that it acquired Midcoast Construction Group, a marine-construction firm based in Tarpon Springs, Fla. Midcoast founder and CEO Jack Fulford will continue to run the business, which specializes in heavy civil marine construction, including marina development, berth facilities, commercial docks and other services. The acquisition includes the addition of waterfront real estate along… Read More
Anchor QEA is pleased to announce the appointment of Po-Sun Chen as Chief Executive Officer. With more than 27 years of executive experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, he most recently served as Vice President and General Manager with BrightView, a $2.8B publicly traded company. Mr. Chen has served on Anchor QEA’s Board… Read More
Ocean Exchange, a leader in supporting the acceleration of innovative solutions for healthy oceans and the sustainable Blue Economy, announces the winners of its prestigious Neptune, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Orcelle®, and Transportation Hub Awards, each of which carries prize money of $100,000. The winners were selected from an international list of 24 finalists at the Ocean… Read More
The annual Environmental Achievement Awards are given to vessels that have no reportable spills, U.S. Coast Guard citations or other pollution incidents. Aligned with its current sustainability strategy, Crowley is committed to leading the industry in reducing environmental impact to protect key marine and terrestrial habitats “The safety and stewardship of the environment are essential… Read More