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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,…

28 Jan

Tony Ardito named new president of Birdon America

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(DENVER) — Birdon Group has welcomed Tony Ardito to the company as the new president of Birdon America. Ardito brings over two decades of maritime industry experience to Birdon, including an extensive background in naval architecture and marine engineering. He has also held key leadership positions at BAE Systems and Austal USA. Ardito will play a critical role for Birdon…

12 Dec

AGLPA appoints Brian Oszakiewski to executive director

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsGreat Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System, Ports, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — The board of directors of the American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA) has appointed Brian Oszakiewski to executive director, succeeding Steve Fisher at the end of December after 30 years of distinguished leadership. A native Chicagoan, Oszakiewski is a longtime transportation and infrastructure advocate with extensive experience in policy, government relations, communications, administration, and stakeholder engagement at the…

03 Dec

CMA names tanker exec Todd Clough as 2025 commodore

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipping

(STAMFORD, Conn.) — Todd Clough, president and CEO of Fairfield Chemical Carriers, has been announced as the recipient of the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Commodore Award for 2025. As the 2025 commodore, Clough will join a prestigious list of individuals who have significantly contributed to the growth and development of the international maritime industry, including 2024 commodore Michael Tusiani of…

20 Nov

Shaver names new VP of sales for ship assist division

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsTugboats and towing

(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Peter Karneus, vice president of sales for the ship assist division at Shaver Transportation, is retiring effective January 2025. He will be succeeded by Bo McCall. For 27 years, Karneus has been instrumental in ship assist sales, including building a new sales team, growing customer relationships, and navigating the changes in the tug and barge industry in…

19 Nov

ACBL appoints former Rand exec Peter Coxon as CEO

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsbrownwater, Tugboats and towing

(JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind.) — Peter Coxon has been appointed as chief executive officer of American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL), effective immediately. This marks a significant step in ACBL’s journey toward realizing its vision of being the trusted leader in marine transportation. Over the past few years, ACBL has made important progress in a challenging market, laying the groundwork for future growth…

13 Nov

Cortland launches AeroLock synthetic connector

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsTugboats and towing

(ANACORTES, Wash.) — Cortland International has announced the official launch of its AeroLock synthetic connector. After rigorous testing, including extensive in-field evaluations with industry leaders from the towing and freight sectors, AeroLock represents a significant advancement in connector technology. AeroLock has the ability to eliminate common risks associated with traditional steel shackles and knotted synthetic connectors, making it a game-changer…