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Victory Marine Holding Appoints Robert J. Groux as CEO

FL, United States

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 24, 2026 / Victory Marine Holding, Inc. (OTC:VMHG) (the “Company”) today announced the appointment of William S. Dunn as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Robert J. Groux as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The leadership transition follows the Company’s previously announced ownership change on February 10, 2026, and marks… Read More

Port Houston Appoints Michel Bechtel as New Port Commissioner

TX, United States

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Michel Bechtel, former mayor of Morgan’s Point, Texas, has been appointed to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority. Bechtel, a respected leader in coastal protection and the energy sector, retired after five terms as mayor of Morgan’s Point. He also previously served on the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Ports… Read More

Austal USA President, Michelle Kruger, to retire

AL, United States

Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA President Michelle Kruger has announced her plans to retire effective June 1, 2026.  Kruger was promoted to president in April 2024, after serving as vice president of global services and support, a role she assumed in 2022. During her tenure as president, Kruger guided Austal USA through a period of remarkable… Read More

Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore Names Joseph M. Greco Sr. President

MD, United States

The Board of Directors of the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore (STA) today announced Joseph M. Greco Sr. has been named President of the association. Greco is a veteran maritime and logistics executive with more than 25 years of industry experience spanning port operations, labor relations, commercial development, and supply chain strategy. He has held… Read More

Boksa Marine Design Names Jeff Kuenning President; Founder Nick Boksa Becomes CEO, Opens Fort Lauderdale Office

FL, United States

(Tampa, Florida; February 17, 2026) – Boksa Marine Design (BMD), a full-service naval architecture and marine engineering firm based in Tampa, today announced a strategic leadership transition and the opening of a new Fort Lauderdale, Fla., office, moves that reinforce the company’s long-standing reputation for engineering integrity, technical excellence, and sustainable growth. After more than… Read More

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Appoints John W. Chidsey as President and Chief Executive Officer

FL, United States

MIAMI, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company operating Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John W. Chidsey, a director of NCLH, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr…. Read More

Defense Tech VC-Backed Blue Water Autonomy Hiring for Head of Government Relations (Congressional Affairs), and other positions

United States

Who We Are We are an early-stage, maritime defense technology startup backed by top tier investors. Our team is designing and building autonomous and highly producible ships that can serve multiple missions on the open ocean. The Role We’re seeking a Head of Government Relations (Congressional Affairs) to lead our engagement with Congress and key… Read More

Kevin Price to join Georgia Ports reporting to CEO Griff Lynch

GA, United States

SAVANNAH, Ga., February 10, 2026 – Georgia Ports Authority has appointed Kevin Price as President reporting to CEO Griff Lynch effective July 1, 2026, with a longer-term transition plan to assume the role of President and CEO in mid-2027. Price is a proven operations executive with exceptional credentials and currently serves as President of Gateway Terminals… Read More

Port Authority commissioners approve nomination of Kathryn Garcia as executive director

NY, United States

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners approved the nomination of Kathryn Garcia to serve as the agency’s next executive director. As executive director, Garcia will lead day-to-day operations across the Port Authority’s air, rail, bridge, tunnel, and seaport operations and will deliver the recently approved 10-year Port Authority $45 billion capital plan…. Read More

Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Appoints Stan Ekren as Executive Director

VA, United States

The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) announced today the appointment of Stan Ekren as its new Executive Director, effective February 1, 2026. A long-time WEDA member and respected dredging industry leader, Stan has more than 43 years of experience, including 28 years with Great Lakes Dredge & Dock and 15 years as a part owner of… Read More

Port of Los Angeles Appoints Christopher Chase to Director of Cargo Marketing

CA, United States

Jan. 29, 2026 – Maritime and cruise industry veteran Christopher Chase has been named Director of Cargo Marketing at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s busiest port. In his new role, Chase is responsible for managing a team of professionals who promote America’s Port® – North America’s largest trade gateway for container volume, which… Read More

Port of Corpus Christi Commission Names New Officers, Welcomes New Commissioners Sworn in by Nueces County Judge

TX, United States

Corpus Christi, TX, USA – The Port of Corpus Christi Commission named new officers and welcomed two new Commissioners at the January Commission meeting. The group returned to the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center following a year of extensive renovations and upgrades to the venue. Commissioner Gabe Guerra was named Chairman of the Port Commission,… Read More

Port of Oakland Appoints Justin Berton as Director of Communications

CA, United States

Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 28, 2026: The Port of Oakland announced the appointment of Justin Berton to serve as its new Director of Communications, effective January 28, 2026. Berton will serve as the agency’s lead communications strategist and primary media liaison for the seaport, airport, commercial real estate, and utility holdings. “We’re thrilled to add… Read More

Laura DiBella Designated as Chairman of FMC

United States

On January 28, 2026, President Donald J. Trump designated Laura DiBella to serve as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Chairman DiBella was sworn in as a Commissioner on January 6, 2026. She was nominated by President Trump on September 3, 2025 and confirmed by the United States Senate on December 18, 2025, to serve… Read More

Michelle Mandel named chief of Alaska District’s Contracting Division

AK, United States

Michelle Mandel became the chief of the Contracting Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District on January 25, 2026. In this role, she oversees contracting work for the diverse mission portfolio of the district, which includes military, civil works, environmental and other agency construction projects across the state and in multiple… Read More

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