Crowley expands engineering services with marine interior design firm
01 Sep

Crowley expands engineering services with marine interior design firm

Rich MillerIndustry News
(SEATTLE) ­– Crowley has expanded its vessel design services with the strategic integration of the Seattle-based marine interior design company, JE Russell Consulting. This addition will enable Crowley’s engineering services group the capability to complement vessels’ existing designs with interior designs, consulting and other service offerings. With the addition of the JE Russell team, Crowley’s role in diverse and innovative…
Read More
Brendan O’Shea named deputy director of American Pilots’ Association
22 Aug

Brendan O’Shea named deputy director of American Pilots’ Association

Rich MillerIndustry News
(WASHINGTON) — Brendan O’Shea has been named deputy director-associate general counsel for the American Pilots’ Association (APA). He started work in this position Monday. O’Shea retired from the U.S. Coast Guard as a commander earlier this year. A 2001 graduate of the Coast Guard Academy with a bachelor of science degree in government, he was also awarded a juris doctor…
Read More
Crowley secures subcontract for Maine hybrid-electric ferry
16 Aug

Crowley secures subcontract for Maine hybrid-electric ferry

Rich MillerIndustry News
(SEATTLE) — Crowley has been selected by Senesco Marine to provide design verification and production packaging for a hybrid-electric passenger-vehicle ferry for Casco Bay Lines of Portland, Maine. Under the contract, Crowley will use its development experience in electric and hybrid propulsion systems to verify the contract design by Elliott Bay Design Group and develop the production package that is…
Read More
Arcosa Marine Products joins Green Marine
03 Aug

Arcosa Marine Products joins Green Marine

Rich MillerIndustry News
(DALLAS) — Arcosa Marine Products, a leading manufacturer of barges used to transport cargo on U.S. inland waterways, is the newest participant in Green Marine – the largest voluntary environmental certification program for North America’s maritime industry. Part of Dallas-based Arcosa Inc., Arcosa Marine Products manufactures dry cargo barges, including flat-deck and hopper barges for the transport of a range…
Read More
Crowley names Charles Jors chief naval architect
02 Aug

Crowley names Charles Jors chief naval architect

Rich MillerIndustry News
(SEATTLE) – Crowley has appointed Charles Jors as chief naval architect for the company’s engineering services. He will lead Crowley’s vessel design and marine engineering teams. With nearly 20 years of naval architecture and marine engineering experience, Jors has served in previous leadership roles on complex projects, involving vessel design and development, construction, structural analysis, conversion and modification. Since joining…
Read More
Crowley receives Devlin Awards for safety from CSA
28 Jul

Crowley receives Devlin Awards for safety from CSA

Rich MillerIndustry News
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) ­– Crowley, through the achievements of the captains and crews of 95 company-owned or company-managed vessels, has been recognized for safe operations with 95 Jones F. Devlin Awards from the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA). The Devlin Award is presented to vessels that have operated for two or more years without a work-related injury to a crewmember…
Read More
Great Lakes group names Rep. Gallagher as Legislator of the Year
25 Jul

Great Lakes group names Rep. Gallagher as Legislator of the Year

Rich MillerIndustry News,
(GREEN BAY, Wis.) – The Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF) on Friday recognized the commitment of Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., to protect and advance the Great Lakes maritime supply chain, naming him 2022 Legislator of the Year. Gallagher has spearheaded legislation that invests in shipbuilding on the Great Lakes, improves the maritime supply chain during the winter, and ensures…
Read More
Foss Maritime names Chris Mack Jr. chief operating officer
20 Jul

Foss Maritime names Chris Mack Jr. chief operating officer

Rich MillerIndustry News
(SEATTLE) — Chris Mack Jr. has been promoted to chief operating officer of Foss Maritime. As COO, Mack is responsible for all harbor service activities including safety, efficient operations, service delivery, technical management and organizational well-being, including engagement and development. Mack will oversee marine assurance, human relations and labor, fleet engineering and Foss’ regional management teams in Washington, Oregon, California…
Read More
Fincantieri Marine Group appoints Marco Galbiati as new CEO
08 Jul

Fincantieri Marine Group appoints Marco Galbiati as new CEO

Rich MillerIndustry News
(WASHINGTON) — Marco Galbiati, formerly general manager of Fincantieri Marine Group, has been named the company's new chief executive officer. Former CEO Dario Deste remains president. Galbiati had been general manager since 2018. In this capacity he was involved in all aspects of the business and the company's efforts to grow the workforce in support of commercial and military contracts.…
Read More
Simonelli retiring as chief operating officer at GLDD
24 Jun

Simonelli retiring as chief operating officer at GLDD

Rich MillerIndustry News,
(HOUSTON) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp. (GLDD) announced Thursday that Chief Operating Officer David Simonelli will retire effective Sept. 16. After his retirement, he will provide consulting services to the company. Simonelli, who has spent 44 years with GLDD, became the president of the company’s Dredging Division in 2010 and chief operating officer in 2018. His commitment to…
Read More