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11 Sep

Laborde expands dealer network, East Coast presence

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsTugboats and towing

(HASTINGS, Fla.) — Laborde Products has added Jones Diesel & Marine of Hastings, Fla., to its dealer network, expanding coverage along Florida’s East Coast and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). As part of the partnership, Jones Diesel & Marine will carry Mitsubishi marine engines and Laborde Power Products (LPP), giving operators in the region faster access to service, training and parts.…

19 Aug

U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain recognized as Great Lakes champion

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

(PORT HURON, Mich.) — On Monday, the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF) recognized U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., for her efforts advocating for the Great Lakes Navigation System and those who live and work on or near the Fourth Sea Coast. "It is an incredible honor to be recognized as Legislator of the Year by the Great Lakes Maritime…

18 Aug

Glosten, Fleetzero developing long-range hybrid electric vessel

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsHybrids, shipbuilding

(HOUSTON) –– Fleetzero, a leading developer and manufacturer of modular propulsion platforms for hybrid and electric ships, has selected Glosten, a leading naval architecture and marine engineering firm, to design what is expected to be the world’s longest-range hybrid electric vessel. This collaboration marks a major step forward in the effort to offer zero-emission global shipping and expand the reach…

13 Aug

Pasha expands West Coast footprint with asset acquisitions

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsPorts, shipping

(SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash.) — The Pasha Group, together with The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), on Wednesday announced Pasha Logistics LLC’s acquisition of certain assets of MacMillan-Piper LLC and Tacoma Transload LLC. The expansion follows the successful completion of an asset purchase agreement with the court-appointed receiver for GSC Enterprises Inc., which included certain assets of MacMillan-Piper LLC – one…

12 Aug

Barrere, Hanley, Marino to be honored with AOTOS Awards

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsLicensing and training, shipping

(NEW YORK) — The United Seamen’s Service (USS) has announced that the 56th annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards will honor three champions of American maritime: Capt. Willie Barrere, national president of American Maritime Officers; Edward Hanley, chief operating officer of Maersk Line Ltd., and Vincent Marino, chief executive officer of CMC-ITI-CCS. A special recognition plaque will be…

05 Aug

Pacific-Gulf Marine gets management contracts for six MarAd ships

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsMarAd, Ready Reserve Fleet

(NEW ORLEANS) — Pacific-Gulf Marine (PGM) has been awarded three 10-year firm contracts with a total value of $621 million, including fixed fees and reimbursables. Of the six ships PGM will manage on behalf of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd), two are out-ported in the San Francisco Bay Area, two in Newport News, Va., and two in New Orleans. These…

04 Aug

Eric Stolzenberg named director of NTSB’s Office of Marine Safety

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newscasualties, NTSB

(WASHINGTON) — Longtime mariner and investigator Eric Stolzenberg has been named director of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) Office of Marine Safety. The office investigates major marine accidents within the United States and its territories, as well as accidents involving U.S.-flagged vessels worldwide. Stolzenberg began his career at the NTSB in 2008 as an engineering investigator. He served as…

04 Aug

Bristol Harbor Group Inc. welcomes new naval architect

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(BRISTOL, R.I.) — Bristol Harbor Group Inc. (BHGI) has welcomed Gordon Fream as a naval architect. Fream holds a bachelor’s degree in naval architecture and marine engineering from the University of Michigan. Before joining BHGI, Fream interned at General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego, where he supported key projects for the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command. He also interned at…

22 Jul

Switlik Survival Products names Sarah Switlik as president

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newssafety, Search and rescue

(TRENTON, N.J.) — Switlik Survival Products, a global leader in survival solutions for over 100 years, has announced the promotion of Sarah Switlik to president. Formerly serving as chief operating officer for five years, Switlik will now lead a team of 170 employees and assume full responsibility for day-to-day operations, a role she has been gradually stepping into over the…

21 Jul

Dredging association honors Conrad for commitment to safety

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsdredging, shipbuilding

(MORGAN CITY, La.) — Conrad Shipyard has been awarded the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Safety Excellence Award in the Dredging Trade Partner category. This recognition highlights Conrad's commitment to safety, operational excellence and its longstanding partnership with the U.S. dredging industry. Presented during the 2025 WEDA Annual Dredging Summit & Expo, the award celebrates companies that demonstrate outstanding safety performance…