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After a competitive and thorough hiring process, the Port of Seattle has named Arif Ghouse as the new Chief Operating Officer for Seattle-Tacoma Inernational Airport (SEA). The role of COO will lead significant projects and initiatives, including Operational Readiness Activation and Transition, Art and Innovation functions, and will be working closely with all aviation departments… Read More
Funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and private equity firm Stellex Capital Management today announced a definitive agreement to sell Titan Acquisition Holdings, a bi-coastal leader in ship repair services and marine and heavy complex fabrication, to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds. The transaction is expected to close in 2023 upon… Read More
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking assumption of the dredge and fill permitting program under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Designed for states’ assumption, Section 404 regulates the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States (WOTUS), including wetlands. Alaska has a vested interest in assuming… Read More
Company founder and industry titan Brian D’Isernia retires after 46 years PANAMA CITY, FL – Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) is pleased to announce Joey D’Isernia has been appointed CEO and Chairman of the Board. After more than 46 years in the role, company founder Brian D’Isernia is retiring and proudly handing over the leadership to… Read More
Today, the Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group (LA TIG), the group of state and federal agencies responsible for overseeing and approving spending Deepwater Horizon natural resource damages oil spill settlement dollars in Louisiana, approved $2.26 billion in funding for construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. “Today’s decision is the culmination of exemplary collaboration across federal and state agencies… Read More
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced Hydi Webb as the next Director of PortMiami. Webb served as Deputy Port Director from February 2018 to January 2022 before being tapped as Interim Port Director. Webb brings nearly 30 years of experience in cruise and cargo management to the world’s largest cruise port, where she has negotiated… Read More
Top management at Euronav have filed an application request for arbitration on Frontline’s decision earlier this month to step away from a planned combination agreement. A judgment in the pending emergency arbitration proceedings is expected on February 7 as the Hugo De Stoop-led tanker firm fights battles on multiple fronts with another top shareholder, the Saverys… Read More
Susan W. Dio is the former chairman and president of BP America and former CEO of BP Shipping. [Image: BP America] Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX), the largest tank barge operator in the U.S., has appointed Susan W. Dio to its board, effective January 24, 2023, expanding it to ten directors, nine of them independent. Prior to… Read More
Hapag-Lloyd is joining a project underway in Germany to evaluate options for the supply of ammonia as bunker fuel. Germany’s Mabanaft, through its subsidiary Oiltanking Deutschland, is working with AirProducts to develop Germany’s first large-scale, green energy import terminal at its current facility in Hamburg. Hapag is joining in the effort by signing a Memorandum… Read More
The United States is trying to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in order to meet its climate goals under the Paris climate agreement. A major contributor to U.S. greenhouse gas emissions is the energy sector, which accounts for about 25% of total emissions. The Biden administration wants to significantly reduce this figure and is pushing… Read More
WaterIQ Technologies™, the leader in next-generation ultrasonic solutions to combat harmful algae and biofilm without the use of chemicals, today announced the appointment of Tom Bundick as Vice President of its Process Water Division. Bundick has a strong background in industrial and municipal wastewater and water treatment solutions. He will play a key role in… Read More
State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D bought a new stake in shares of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. (NASDAQ:GLDD – Get Rating) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund bought 237,417 shares of the construction company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,800,000. Other institutional… Read More
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has named Flavio Batista as its new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In his new position at GPA, he will direct international marketing, business development, and the sales effort toward beneficial cargo owners. “His depth of knowledge and the energy he brings to this new position will continue and… Read More
Cynda Maxon has joined TDI-Brooks as a senior environmental scientist, broadening the company’s environmental capabilities and services. She has more than 30 years of experience as a program manager, environmental chemist, field supervisor, and risk assessor encompassing a wide range of offshore and coastal projects throughout the world. She has a thorough understanding of environmental… Read More
Charger Investment Partners announced today it has partnered with management to complete the acquisition of CMI Limited Co., LLC, a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative, engineered products for shoreline preservation and marine access. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Woodstock, GA, CMI provides sustainable solutions for… Read More