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

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

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(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…
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Defense officials visit Bollinger shipyard in Pascagoula
03 Mar

Defense officials visit Bollinger shipyard in Pascagoula

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(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.…
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Eastern Shipbuilding welcomes senior Defense Department officials
28 Feb

Eastern Shipbuilding welcomes senior Defense Department officials

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(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…
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Tidewater appoints Chris Mack as VP of marine operations
20 Feb

Tidewater appoints Chris Mack as VP of marine operations

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(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…
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Cooper Consolidated adds North America’s largest E-cranes to fleet
11 Feb

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

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(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…
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Colonna’s Shipyard names Kevin Sweeney to board of directors
10 Feb

Colonna’s Shipyard names Kevin Sweeney to board of directors

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(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…
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Former Rep. DeFazio takes helm at Association for Rescue at Sea
06 Feb

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

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(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,…
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AGLPA appoints Brian Oszakiewski to executive director
12 Dec

AGLPA appoints Brian Oszakiewski to executive director

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(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…
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CMA names tanker exec Todd Clough as 2025 commodore
03 Dec

CMA names tanker exec Todd Clough as 2025 commodore

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(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…
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