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By Noah Hertz Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that Lynda Kirker will fill a vacant seat on the St. Augustine Port, Beach and Waterway Authority Board. Kirker, who lives in St. Augustine, is a retired chief financial officer of Flagler Hospital and works as a certified public accountant. Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one. Speaking… Read More
Project Engineers like Steven Curbelo play a pivotal role in our success at Weeks Marine. From planning and coordinating tasks to ensuring work aligns with project plans and reviewing weekly cost reports, Steven’s contributions are essential to his team. His passion? Watching projects come to life. “It’s incredibly rewarding to watch the construction process unfold… Read More
New York, February 24, 2024— The Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey (MAPONY/NJ) announces the 31st International Maritime Hall of Fame (IMHOF) award dinner will be held on May 21st at The Lighthouse, Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers in New York City. One of the industry’s most prestigious honors, the IMHOF… Read More
(VANCOUVER, Wash.) — Tidewater has appointed Chris Mack as the company’s new vice president of marine operations. With an extensive background in maritime transportation and operations, Mack brings over two decades of industry experience to the Tidewater team. Mack earned his bachelor’s degree in maritime transportation from the California State University Maritime Academy and received… Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – Ports of Indiana has hired maritime logistics executive David Parrott to serve as the statewide port authority’s Chief Operating Officer. Parrott has worked in the marine industry for 30 years as a former CEO of Liberty Terminals, vice president of operations for Metro Ports, and international logistics manager for Schneider Logistics and Wallenius… Read More
Colonna’s Shipyard is proud to announce that Rear Admiral Kevin M. Sweeney, USN (Ret.), has joined our Board of Directors. With over 32 years of distinguished naval service and extensive leadership experience in both national security and the private sector, Sweeney brings invaluable expertise to our team. As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, his strategic… Read More
WASHINGTON – Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington welcomes Ensign Ragen Nunez as its newest construction manager at Public Works Department Washington, assigned to Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). Nunez brings a unique blend of military experience and engineering expertise to the position, following his transition from the Marine Corps to the Navy Civil Engineer… Read More
WCI is thrilled to announce a promotion within our team. Please help us congratulate Jen Armstrong on her new role of Vice President, Government Relations! Of the promotion, WCI President/CEO Tracy Zea said, “Jen has been an integral part of WCI’s legislative work on WRDA, appropriations, and our work with the Corps of Engineers, where… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss– The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently inducted Patricia Sullivan, Nick Boone and Dr. Robert Moser into the Senior Executive Service (SES) during a ceremony at ERDC Headquarters in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The event, which was attended by ERDC leadership and employees, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) officials and family… Read More
Bayou La Batre, AL – Today, Birdon Group announced that Tony Ardito has joined the company as the new President of Birdon America, effective January 27, 2025. Ardito brings over two decades of maritime industry experience to Birdon, including an extensive background in naval architecture and marine engineering. He has also held key leadership positions at BAE… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the selection of Laura Barlow as Chief of the Management Support Branch, Operations Division. The mission of the Management Support Branch is to provide financial management of quality engineering and other professional services for operation and maintenance of flood control, navigation, recreation, water… Read More
HII has promoted Derek Murphy to vice president of new construction aircraft carriers at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. Murphy, a two-decade company veteran, will now be in charge of the shipyard’s production of all new construction aircraft carriers, including the USS John F. Kennedy, USS Enterprise and USS Doris Miller, HII said Thursday. “Derek brings extensive experience from his… Read More
The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) has issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump designating Federal Maritime Commissioner Louis E. Sola as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Sola replaces FMC Chairman Daniel Maffei who was designated FMC Chairman by President Joe Biden in March of 2021. “Chairman Maffei’s tireless… Read More
NEW YORK — Hornblower Group is excited to announce the appointment of Len Wolin as President of City Experiences, effective January 20. In his new role, Wolin will lead the strategic direction of City Experiences, which encompasses Hornblower Group’s diverse portfolio of water- and land-based experience companies. Wolin will be responsible for driving the unified strategy across the… Read More
Washington, DC (January 22, 2025) – The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE), the leading organization representing U.S. marine terminal operators and stevedores, has expressed its support for the confirmation of Sean Duffy as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). In a letter sent to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), NAWE emphasized… Read More