Eastern Shipbuilding launches fourth annual student reef-building competition
24 Sep

Eastern Shipbuilding launches fourth annual student reef-building competition

Professional MarinerIndustry News
(PANAMA CITY, FL) Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) is excited to announce the launch of the fourth annual Eastern Shipbuilding Group Coastline Initiative. In partnership with the Bay County Artificial Reef Association (BCARA), this unique competition challenges students from local welding schools to design and construct innovative artificial reefs that support coastal restoration and marine habitat preservation. Originally launched in…
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Pasha Group names Fitzgerald president, COO; Pasha becomes chairman, CEO
08 Sep

Pasha Group names Fitzgerald president, COO; Pasha becomes chairman, CEO

Tim HenryIndustry News
(SAN RAFAEL, California) The Pasha Group has appointed Raymond Fitzgerald as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Oct. 1, 2026. In conjunction with this appointment, company owner George Pasha, IV has transitioned from his previous role as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Chairman and CEO, reflecting a strategic evolution in the company’s leadership structure. Fitzgerald brings more…
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Gunderson names Michael Satanek senior vice president of engineering
25 Aug

Gunderson names Michael Satanek senior vice president of engineering

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Gunderson Marine & Iron has named Michael Satanek senior vice president of engineering, adding more than 15 years of maritime engineering, naval architecture, shipyard and vessel operations experience to the company's senior leadership team. Satanek will lead Gunderson's engineering division, supporting the company's growing portfolio of marine construction and complex fabrication projects while strengthening the connection between…
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BC Ferries selects Corvus battery systems for four new vessels
11 Aug

BC Ferries selects Corvus battery systems for four new vessels

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(VANCOUVER, British Columbia and BERGEN, Norway) — Corvus Energy has been awarded a contract to supply its Battery Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for four new hybrid-electric, double-ended passenger and car ferries for Canadian-based ferry operator British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (BC Ferries). The four new vessels are part of BC Ferries’ new Summit class and are named Summit Arbutus, Summit…
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Colonna’s signs component deal with Newport News Shipbuilding
05 Aug

Colonna’s signs component deal with Newport News Shipbuilding

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(NORFOLK, Va.) — Colonna's Shipyard Inc. (CSI) has announced a multi-year agreement with Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division for structural component fabrication for U.S. Navy nuclear shipbuilding programs. According to Randall Crutchfield, chairman and CEO at Colonna’s, the distributed shipbuilding partnership will help NNS meet the generational demand for Navy assets and provide Colanna's with predictable workload.…
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Resolve Marine moves to new waterfront facility in Tacoma
30 Jul

Resolve Marine moves to new waterfront facility in Tacoma

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions, has moved its Pacific Northwest operation to a new, strategically positioned location on the Foss Waterway in Tacoma, Wash. The move reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to the region and enhances its ability to deliver rapid, high-quality service to customers across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The…
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Gunderson Marine & Iron names Tom Lee as president
23 Jul

Gunderson Marine & Iron names Tom Lee as president

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Gunderson Marine & Iron (GM&I) has appointed Tom Lee as president, strengthening the company's executive leadership as it continues its growth across marine manufacturing, complex steel fabrication, and defense projects. Dee Burch will hold the role of chief executive officer and owner, where he will continue to lead the company's long-term strategic vision, customer relationships, and future…
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Long Island ferry operator promotes four senior managers
20 Jul

Long Island ferry operator promotes four senior managers

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(PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y.) — Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company President Brian Buckley McAllister recently announced senior management promotions at the ferry. Founded in 1883, the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company continues to build on its long history of service by advancing experienced maritime leadership for the future. The company transports approximately half a million cars between Connecticut and…
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Industry mourns Brandon Durar, founder of JonRie deck equipment
29 Jun

Industry mourns Brandon Durar, founder of JonRie deck equipment

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(SEATTLE) — Markey Machine on Friday announced the passing of Brandon Durar, a respected figure in the maritime industry and a dedicated leader whose career spanned more than four decades. Durar died on Sunday, June 21, at the age of 71. Durar built his career through hard work, persistence, and a practical understanding of marine deck equipment. He supported operators…
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Eastern Shipbuilding receives SCA’s Improvement in Safety Award
18 May

Eastern Shipbuilding receives SCA’s Improvement in Safety Award

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News,
(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, announced on Monday that Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has received SCA’s 2026 Improvement in Safety Award for the 2025 calendar year. The annual awards recognize shipyards for their dedication to safety, operational excellence, and accident prevention. Through proactive safety…
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