CEO at Port of Corpus Christi stepping down
25 May

CEO at Port of Corpus Christi stepping down

Rich MillerIndustry News,
(CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) — Port of Corpus Christi commissioners on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Sean Strawbridge, effective June 2. Strawbridge will continue to serve as CEO until that time. An interim chief executive, as well as plans to identify a new CEO, will be announced at a future commission meeting. “I am extremely proud of the…
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Pacific Marine Expo set for Nov. 8-10 in Seattle
22 May

Pacific Marine Expo set for Nov. 8-10 in Seattle

Rich MillerIndustry News
(SEATTLE) – Pacific Marine Expo, the West Coast’s largest and longest running commercial marine and fishing industry trade show, returns to Seattle from Wednesday, Nov. 8 through Friday, Nov. 10 at the Lumen Field Event Center. “We are so thrilled to be heading back to Seattle this November with such an optimal Wednesday, Thursday, Friday schedule” said Bob Callahan, group…
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BHGI to design manned barge to transport rockets
19 May

BHGI to design manned barge to transport rockets

Rich MillerIndustry News
(BRISTOL, Rhode Island) – Bristol Harbor Group Inc. (BHGI) was recently selected by United Launch Alliance (ULA) to design a river and oceangoing manned roll-on/roll-off barge for the transportation of its Vulcan Centaur rockets. The barge will be supported by an operations and cargo monitoring crew. In support of ULA’s competitive solicitation for ship fabrication this summer, BHGI will also…
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SCA presents Rep. Scalise with shipbuilders’ top award
18 May

SCA presents Rep. Scalise with shipbuilders’ top award

Rich MillerIndustry News
(WASHINGTON) – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, has presented U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award. The award is given annually to national leaders who demonstrate exemplary dedication and support for the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry. “Louisiana is a foundational maritime…
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Colonna’s Shipyard promotes three executives
01 May

Colonna’s Shipyard promotes three executives

Rich MillerIndustry News
(NORFOLK, Va.) – Tom Godfrey, president and CEO of Colonna’s Shipyard, on Monday announced the promotions of three executives from the company’s leadership team to new positions. Randall Crutchfield has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO), and Jordan Webb becomes the executive vice president of shipyard operations. Chris Hartwig has been promoted to senior director…
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Caterpillar, Svitzer sign MOU for dual-fuel methanol engines
19 Apr

Caterpillar, Svitzer sign MOU for dual-fuel methanol engines

Rich MillerIndustry News, ,
(HOUSTON) — Caterpillar Marine and Svitzer, a leading global marine operations and towage operator, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to adopt solutions that enable Svitzer to utilize methanol in its fleet. The implementation of dual-fuel methanol engines focuses on new tugboats as well as conversions of existing Cat-powered tugs, which comprise the majority of Svitzer's fleet. With a…
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Green Marine to certify TOTE’s Alaska, Puerto Rico fleets
19 Apr

Green Marine to certify TOTE’s Alaska, Puerto Rico fleets

Rich MillerIndustry News,
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — TOTE Group, an industry leader in U.S. transportation and logistics, is enrolling its TOTE Maritime Alaska and its TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico fleets in Green Marine, the leading voluntary environmental certification program for North America’s maritime industry. With a special fleet of roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) cargo ships, TOTE Maritime Alaska serves the maritime route between Tacoma, Wash., and…
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