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Swenson assumes command as Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, leader

MN, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will host a change of command ceremony at the historic Landmark Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, today, July 28, at 10 a.m. Col. Eric R. Swenson will assume command of the St. Paul District from Col. Karl D. Jansen and become the district’s 67th commander and… Read More

Sawser takes command of USACE Memphis District

TN, United States

In an Assumption of Command Ceremony held on July 22, at the Renasant Convention Center in downtown Memphis, Col. Brian D. Sawser assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Memphis District.  Mississippi Valley Division Commander and Mississippi River Commission President Maj. Gen. Diana M. Holland presided over the ceremony. The assumption of… Read More

USACE Vicksburg District announces new Mat Sinking Unit Chief

MS, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the selection of Maurice Gilmore as the new chief of the Mat Sinking Unit (MSU). In his new position, Gilmore will oversee a crew of more than 300 personnel and manage the unit’s mission of sinking concrete mattresses along the Mississippi River to prevent erosion… Read More

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation Announces New Appointments

TX, United States

HOUSTON, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today announced the appointments, effective August 1, 2022, of David Johanson to the position of SVP, Project Acquisition & Operations, and of Christopher G. Gunsten, P.E. to the position of SVP,… Read More

HII Positions Senior Team to Accelerate Newport News Shipbuilding Transformation and Execution

VA, United States

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — All-domain defense and technologies partner HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division announced today several promotions designed to optimize its shipyard operations and accelerate execution. “We have been on an aggressive journey to transform the way we run our business. Accomplishing this transformation while running our… Read More

Port of Portland Welcomes Two New Commissioners 2022

OR, United States

On June 3, the Oregon Senate approved Governor Kate Brown’s appointments of Katy Coba and Richelle Luther to the Port of Portland Commission. “The Port Commission plays a key role in creating new statewide economic opportunities and building shared prosperity for the region,” said Governor Brown. “The perspectives and experience of Commissioners Coba and Luther… Read More

Morgan Confirmed as Deputy NOAA Administrator

United States

Michael C. Morgan, Ph.D., has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as assistant secretary of commerce for environmental observation and prediction, and he will also serve as deputy NOAA administrator. Morgan will be responsible for providing agency-wide direction with regard to weather, water, climate, and ocean observations, including in situ instruments and satellites,… Read More

LeighAnn Ryckeghem named operations manager at the Soo Locks

MI, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District has hired LeighAnn Ryckeghem to the newly named operations manager position at the Soo Locks, effective July 1. The operations manager, formerly known as the area engineer, is responsible for overseeing all Corps of Engineers operations and maintenance activities as well as stakeholder outreach from the Menominee River Watershed in… Read More

Vikand names Bastianelli director, marketing and communications

FL, United States

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., headquartered maritime healthcare specialist Vikand Solutions LLC has appointed Arnaud Bastianelli as director, marketing and communications. Bastianelli comes to Vikand with experience from industries including tourism, food safety and shipping. His most recent role was marketing manager for V.Group. “It’s great to have Arnaud on board as his experience will strengthen awareness in the… Read More

Burks named Memphis District Engineering & Construction chief

TN, United States

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 14, 2022 – Elizabeth M. Burks is Memphis District’s new Engineering & Construction Division chief. In this role, she is responsible for the engineering and construction of flood risk management, navigation, ecosystem restoration, and water supply projects within the boundaries of the Memphis District, which includes portions of Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri,… Read More

Port of Oakland picks Chamber President Barbara Leslie to lead Board

CA, United States

Oakland’s Chamber of Commerce President is taking on an added role atop the Port of Oakland’s governing board. At their latest Board meeting, Port Commissioners selected Barbara Leslie as their new President in a unanimous vote. Ms. Leslie will lead the seven-member board that sets policy for Oakland’s 93-year-old port authority. She succeeds Commissioner Andreas… Read More

Knarr assumes command of USACE Little Rock District

AR, United States

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Col. Damon M. Knarr assumes command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District during a July 12 ceremony at the Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. He assumes command from Col. Eric M. Noe, who is retiring after 26 years of service in the U.S. Army. Little… Read More

CEO Spotlight: Matthews takes the helm at Port of South Louisiana

LA, United States

Paul Matthews took over as the new executive director of the Port of South Louisiana this past January. Matthews replaces long-time Executive Director Paul Aucoin, who served the port for over eight years and led the organization through record growth. He is the first African American port director in the history of the state of… Read More

Fincantieri Marine Group Appoints Marco Galbiati as CEO

VA, United States

Fincantieri Marine Group and its board of directors announced today that its current general manager, Marco Galbiati, has been named as the new CEO effective July 6, while former CEO Dario Deste remains the company’s president. Galbiati was FMG’s general manager, a role that he held since 2018. In this capacity he has been heavily… Read More

World Shipping Council strengthens its organisation in Europe and the U.S.A.

World ,

The World Shipping Council (WSC) is excited to welcome three new team members to further its work for the future growth of a safe, secure and sustainable shipping industry. Anna Karklina has joined our Brussels office in the position of EU Policy Advisor. She works across all topics, assisting in the regulatory monitoring and lobbying… Read More

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