Industry News – Page 14 – Professional Mariner

23 Jan

Coast Guard captain to lead security at Port of Long Beach

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsPorts, Security

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on Monday approved the appointment of U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Ryan Manning to lead the Security Division at the nation’s second-busiest seaport. Manning, currently captain of the port of Los Angeles-Long Beach and commander of Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach, will join the Port of Long Beach following…

21 Dec

ACBL names new senior VP of logistics and network operations

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsbrownwater, Tugboats and towing

(JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind.) — American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) has appointed Steve Schappell as senior vice president of logistics and network operations. Schappell has served in the role on an interim basis since September. ACBL selected Schappell over several highly qualified external candidates due to his wealth of experience, leadership capabilities and commitment to the company's vision, mission and core values.…

19 Dec

CSA recognizes Crowley vessels, crews for environmental achievement

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newssafety, shipping

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) has recognized 85 Crowley vessels and their crews for a cumulative 782 years of safe environmental practices and operations. The Environmental Achievement Awards, presented annually by the CSA, commend vessels and mariners that demonstrate an outstanding safety record with no reportable spills, no U.S. Coast Guard environmental citations or other…

18 Dec

NOLA Terminal names CEO, VP of commercial operations

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsbrownwater, Ports, shipping, Tugboats and towing

(NEW ORLEANS) — NOLA Terminal’s board of directors has named Brian Miles chief executive officer and Allen Newman vice president of commercial operations. NOLA Terminal, the newest state-of-the-art facility along the Mississippi River, will be the first of its kind in the region, allowing access for much larger vessels, up to and including Cape-sized vessels. In the river and logistics…

14 Dec

BHGI promotes senior naval architect to engineering manager

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(BRISTOL, R.I.) — Bristol Harbor Group Inc. (BHGI) has promoted a key member of the firm’s team, Daniel Eling, to engineering manager. Eling, a senior naval architect with six years of experience at the firm, was promoted following his successful project management. He holds a bachelor of science degree in ocean engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He…

06 Dec

Wartsila adds four engines to methanol portfolio

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsMethanol, propulsion

(HELSINKI) — Technology group Wartsila is introducing another four methanol engines to its marine propulsion portfolio, setting a new industry benchmark with the broadest selection of methanol engines currently on the market. In addition to the Wartsila 32 methanol engine launched last year, the company has added the new Wartsila 20, Wartsila 31, Wartsila 46F and Wartsila 46TS to its…

05 Dec

United Seamen’s Service honors Barker, Pasha, Vokac

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsGreat Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System, Licensing and training, shipping

(NEW YORK) — The United Seamen’s Service (USS) presented its 54th annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards on Dec. 1 to Mark Barker, president of Interlake Maritime Services; George Pasha IV, president and CEO of The Pasha Group; and Adam Vokac, district and national president of the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA). The traditional silver statuette of Christopher…

29 Nov

Vigor Marine, Detyens win contracts for T-AO work

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsMilitary Sealift Command, shipbuilding

(WASHINGTON) — Vigor Marine of Portland, Ore., and Detyens Shipyards of North Charleston, S.C., have each been awarded contracts by Military Sealift Command (MSC) for work on U.S. fleet replenishment oilers (T-AOs). Vigor Marine was awarded a $24,215,951 firm-fixed-price contract for work on USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). The contract includes a base period and five options that, if…

29 Nov

CMA names Michael Tusiani as commodore for 2024

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipping

(STAMFORD, Conn.) — Michael Tusiani has been named the recipient of the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Commodore Award for 2024. Tusiani has earned his place among esteemed leaders in the maritime industry, joining a select group of influential figures to receive the CMA Commodore Award. The traditional "passing of the hat" will take place during the Commodore Gala Dinner on…

27 Nov

Elliott Bay Design Group unveils brand transformation

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(SEATTLE) — Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG), a prominent marine engineering and naval architecture firm, is revealing a refreshed brand identity at this year's International WorkBoat Show, set to take place Wednesday, Nov. 29 through Friday, Dec. 1 in New Orleans. EBDG's rebranding effort encompasses a complete transformation, featuring a new logo, brand colors, a purpose-driven mission, and a set…