Rick Sporrer, currently VP sales Americas at Danfoss Power Solutions, has been appointed the next president of Danfoss North America, effective July 1. He succeeds John Galyen, who has announced his retirement from Danfoss later this summer. Over the next several months, Galyen and Sporrer will work together to ensure a successful transition. Sporrer brings… Read More
The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips USN (Ret.) to serve as the Administrator of the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. The Senate voted 75-22 in favor of confirmation, making her the first woman to hold the position. The DOT’s Maritime Administration is the agency responsible for the United States’ waterborne transportation system and… Read More
Dan-Bunkering (Connecticut) LLC is pleased to announce that effective 1st May 2022, Sara Brady has been promoted to Team Leader, Senior Bunker Broker & Trader. Sara commenced her career in the bunker industry in 2004 when joining LQM Petroleum Services LLC as a Bunker Broker. Sara joined Dan-Bunkering in October 2021 following the company’s merger… Read More
Houston, TX. April 28, 2022. Dredge and Offshore Marine services supplier, Neptune Americas & Marine Corp., has announced that Greg Swift has joined their company as the National Sales Manager for North America. Greg has more than 15 years of sales and commercial experience in the marine and offshore sectors. He comes to us from… Read More
General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) announced today that it has appointed Gulfstream Aerospace executive Charles F. Krugh as president of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. “Chuck’s leadership, proven track record in manufacturing and expertise in managing complex supply chains will be an enabler to Bath Iron Works as it expands and increases the pace of shipbuilding for the U.S…. Read More
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, is pleased to announce that Crystal Brent has been promoted to the position of Chief Marketing Officer. At FMD, Brent oversees all marketing and branding strategies and initiatives to ensure a smooth integration of new products and services as the company grows into a… Read More
To view the awards ceremony, visit https://lnkd.in/e7GUK8up. Established in 1978, the Presidential Rank Award is given to members of the Senior Executive Service, Senior-Level, and Scientific and Professional corps. It is one of the most prestigious awards in the federal career civil service. This year, 230 winners from 37 federal agencies were selected by the… Read More
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