Industry News – Professional Mariner

01 Apr

Crowley upgrading Puerto Rico terminal with LNG-fueled microgrid

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsLNG, Ports, shipping

(SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico) — Crowley, the longest-serving U.S. logistics provider in Puerto Rico, is enhancing the resiliency of its Isla Grande logistics terminal in San Juan with the installation of a microgrid fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The innovative energy system will provide a reliable power supply tailored to support the terminal’s daily operations, such as powering its…

25 Mar

Schottel offering new retrofit blades for EEXI compliance

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newspropulsion, shipbuilding

(SPAY, Germany) — With the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI), new benchmarks for the energy efficiency of ships came into force in January as an integral part of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) long-term climate objectives. In order to comply with the EEXI regulations, an increasing number of vessels are operating at lower speeds (slow steaming) to reduce fuel…

10 Mar

Allman takes helm again as Marinette Marine CEO

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(MARINETTE, Wis.) — Fincantieri Marinette Marine’s board of directors has approved Jan Allman to assume the duties as FMM’s CEO beginning this week. Current FMM CEO Mark Vandroff is returning to Fincantieri Marine Group in a new role as the senior vice president of government relations in Washington, D.C. Allman is quite familiar with Fincantieri operations in northeast Wisconsin, as…

06 Mar

Artemis, Delta Marine partner on e-foiling ferries for Puget Sound

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newspropulsion, shipbuilding, technology

(BELFAST, Northern Ireland) — Artemis Technologies, a global leader in commercial electric foiling vessels, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Delta Marine to manufacture eFoiler vessels specifically for Washington’s Puget Sound. This partnership will significantly change the regional maritime landscape, providing an eco-friendly solution that addresses both the environmental and logistical challenges facing the area’s waterborne transit systems. Artemis…

03 Mar

Defense officials visit Bollinger shipyard in Pascagoula

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(PASCAGOULA, Miss.) — Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding last week hosted Dr. Brett Seidle, acting assistant secretary of the Navy for research development and acquisition (ASN RDA), and Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, program executive officer ships, at its facility in Pascagoula, Miss. The visit underscored the critical role of American shipbuilding in enhancing the nation’s defense capabilities and bolstering the U.S. economy.…

28 Feb

Eastern Shipbuilding welcomes senior Defense Department officials

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) welcomed Dr. Brett Seidle, acting assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition; Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, program executive officer for ships (PEO Ships); and several other key Department of Defense (DOD) officials to its shipyard this week. As a leader in America’s maritime industry, ESG remains committed to supporting…

20 Feb

Tidewater appoints Chris Mack as VP of marine operations

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsTugboats and towing

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) — Tidewater has appointed Chris Mack as the company's new vice president of marine operations. With an extensive background in maritime transportation and operations, Mack brings over two decades of industry experience to the Tidewater team. Mack earned his bachelor's degree in maritime transportation from the California State University Maritime Academy and received his master's degree in marine…

11 Feb

Cooper Consolidated adds North America’s largest E-cranes to fleet

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsbrownwater, Ports, shipping

(NEW ORLEANS) — Cooper Consolidated has expanded its bulk stevedoring fleet with the addition of two 4000C Series equilibrium cranes, the largest cranes built by E-Crane. These cranes, named Pelican and Creole King, solidify Cooper Consolidated as a premier bulk stevedoring service provider on the Mississippi River. “Cooper Consolidated is constantly aiming to provide our customers with the highest quality…

10 Feb

Colonna’s Shipyard names Kevin Sweeney to board of directors

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(NORFOLK, Va.) — Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. on Thursday announced that retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Sweeney has joined the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 31. “Rear Adm. Sweeney is a highly respected national security expert with decades of leadership experience both in and out of government," said Randall Crutchfield, Colonna’s chairman and CEO. "His deep understanding of maritime…

06 Feb

Former Rep. DeFazio takes helm at Association for Rescue at Sea

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newssafety

(NORFOLK, Va.) — Former Rep. Peter DeFazio, long-serving U.S. congressman from Oregon, has joined the Association for Rescue at Sea (AFRAS), taking command as the maritime nonprofit’s chairman of the board of directors. AFRAS also welcomes to its board of directors: • Michael Bennett, director of crisis management at Snapchat and a retired U.S. Coast Guard commander. • Timothy Ciampaglio,…