Posted on May 22, 2026
Nearly 500 maritime and transportation industry leaders gathered Wednesday evening at Chelsea Piers in New York City for the sold-out 32nd International Maritime Hall of Fame Awards.
Hosted by the Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey (MAPONY/NJ), the annual dinner celebrated four distinguished executives whose careers have shaped the future of the maritime sector. They were recognized for their leadership, innovation, operational excellence, and lasting contributions to the global supply chain.
This year’s honorees include: (above pic L to R )
- Robert P. Burke, CEO, Ridgebury Tankers
- James A. McNamara, Chief of Staff and Director of Public Relations, International Longshoremen’s Association
- Capt. John W. Murray, CEO, Port Canaveral
- Ted Tregurtha, President and CEO, Moran Holdings
