WASHINGTON, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Robert W. Murray has been selected to lead the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) as its next president effective May 19, 2022. Rob has long served as a bipartisan relationship builder and will be a key advocate for NAWE’s membership of US-based marine terminal operators and stevedores. Mr…. Read More
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – The Port of Corpus Christi Authority has named Marcelo “Yudi” Takizawa as its Director of Trade Development. Takizawa has more than 20 years of commercial business and market development leadership experience in the energy and marine transportation space. He comes to the Port of Corpus Christi from Vopak. In his new… Read More
Oregon State University has selected an alumna and the head of San Francisco State University’s marine science center to lead Oregon Sea Grant, a program that supports marine research, education and outreach. Karina Nielsen, who earned a doctorate in zoology from OSU in 1998, will start on June 1 and oversee a staff of about… Read More
PASCAGOULA, MISS., April, 23, 2022 – All-domain defense and technologies partner HII (NYSE:HII) announced today that Kimberly Aguillard has joined its corporate communications team as a manager of media relations. She will serve as HII’s spokesperson for Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of America’s largest shipbuilder, and report to HII’s corporate director of public affairs. “Kimberly… Read More
Arnold Donald Named Vice Chair, Josh Weinstein Named President & CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc MIAMI, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced that effective August 1st, Arnold Donald, currently President and Chief Executive Officer, is being appointed Vice Chair and member of… Read More
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – The Port of Corpus Christi Authority has named Marcelo “Yudi” Takizawa as its Director of Trade Development. Takizawa has more than 20 years of commercial business and market development leadership experience in the energy and marine transportation space. He comes to the Port of Corpus Christi from Vopak. In his… Read More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — All-domain defense and technologies partner HII (NYSE:HII) announced today that Todd Corillo will join its corporate communications team as a manager of media relations May 9. He will serve as HII’s spokesperson for the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division and report to HII’s corporate director of… Read More
OCEANIX today announced Philipp A. Hofmann as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately. The Board unanimously made the appointment as the company enters a pivotal new phase executing on the historic prototype in Busan, South Korea – the world’s first-ever sustainable floating city blueprint. Hofmann has over 20 years as a leader in the built environment and construction… Read More
Linda Springmann has been hired by the Port of Seattle as the new Director, Cruise and Maritime Marketing, bringing more than 25 years of cruise industry experience to the position. Linda joins the Port from Holland America Line where she served as Vice President of Onboard Revenue for Holland America/Princess Cruises/Seabourn brands, Vice President of… Read More
Capt. Kelly Denning relieved Capt. Will Watson as commander of Coast Guard Sector New Orleans, April 14, at a change of command ceremony presided over by Rear Adm. Richard Timme, commander, Coast Guard Eighth District. Denning earned her commission in 1998 and was designated a command duty officer in 2002. She was formerly the deputy… Read More
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced Sam Ruda will step down as director of the port department and Beth Rooney will take the helm May 2. Rooney has served as the port’s deputy director for the past three years. Monday’s announcement hailed Rooney as an “acclaimed maritime industry veteran …… Read More
The River Discovery Center in Paducah, Ky., has chosen Polly Brasher as its second executive director. Julie Harris, the center’s first director, had announced that she is retiring this summer after 21 years in the position. Brasher expects to start in her new role in mid-June, while Harris stays on in an advisory capacity for… Read More
Alabama Shipyard, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Wagner as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Wagner is joining the Alabama Shipyard team from the position of CEO at Navarro Capital Partners LLC., an oil and gas industry marine and subsea construction support services provider. Mr. Wagner is a graduate from the… Read More
Mark R. Stauffer to Step Down as President and CEO Company Reaffirms Previously Stated Financial Guidance HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 7, 2022– Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN), a leading specialty construction company, today announced that Austin J. Shanfelter, Chairman of the Board of Directors, has been named interim Chief Executive Officer. Mark R. Stauffer has stepped down… Read More
President Biden has nominated Adm. Linda L. Fagan to serve as the 27th commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. On confirmation, she would be the first woman to serve as commandant of the Coast Guard. Previously, she served as commander of the Coast Guard Pacific Area overseeing operations from the Rocky Mountains to the waters… Read More