Gunderson Marine to Open Trades Skills Training Center
about more than skills; it's about shaping futures and building careers. I urge anyone with an interest in welding or shipbuilding to apply for the program."Gunderson Marine is known for building large articulated tug barges and has also built deck barges, dump scows, oil spill recovery vessels, crane barges and hopper barges. The company was acquired by Oregon Green Manufacturing in May 2023
Back to School: Virtual Field Trip for 27,000 Students onboard Saipem 7000
;This is the experience that almost 27,000 elementary and middle school students from over 850 cities were able to live thanks to an exclusive virtual and interactive school trip organized by Saipem, the Italian engineering services company for the energy sector, on the Saipem 7000 , the third largest crane ship in the world. The naval vessel was involved in laying the foundations for the Neart Na Gaoithe (NnG) wind farm, off the east coast of Scotland.The initiative was born with the aim of making children discover the exceptional work of Saipem engineers and technicians and to delve deeper into the
Career Moves: US Offshore Wind Powering Up
for vessel specific activities and safety;The project crew overseeing project management, quality control, and installation of specific packages (e.g., wind turbine, foundation, substation, or cable specialist crews); and,The construction crew supporting installation (e.g., with activities like crane operations, welding, and so on).Training demands are high, ranging from professional engineering licenses to Coast Guard licenses to certifications. Only a few jobs require just a high school diploma. Most entry-level roles require minimum certifications and training and some experience. Mid- and
Silver Ships Appoints Co-Owner Steven Clarke to CEO
and business development, we have invested in Silver Ships. This investment has had a direct impact to broaden our customer base and grow our revenues."Clarke began his career as a Data Analyst at the USDA in North Carolina before moving to the role of Financial Analyst in the West Coast based Coast Crane Company, a subsidiary of Essex Rental Corp.Silver Ships' current president, CEO and co-owner, Mike McCarty, is transitioning to the role of chairman. McCarty’s vision, industry knowledge and employee loyalty have served to not only build an industry leading company but leave behind a 37-year
Minten Named Executive VP of Marine Travelift
Travelift developed its internal engineering team in 1986, Minten was hired as one of two people in the department, and he worked in that role until 2005. At that time there was an opening for a salesperson as the company was expanding its industrial division with the Shuttlelift Carrydeck and gantry crane lineup. The engineering department had grown significantly by this time and Minten, with his extensive knowledge of the company and products, moved into that sales role.Minten was head of Carrydeck sales and was a major contributor to the success of that product line. He then grew into the Director
James Fisher Names Vernet CEO
remain employed by the group until June 13, 2023, to ensure a smooth and effective transition of responsibility.Vernet has considerable experience working in the offshore energy sector in both the U.K. and around the world. Most recently, he was CEO of Smiths Group’s largest division, John Crane. He has an engineering degree and spent a decade in various financial and market facing roles with energy services business Schlumberger. His experience also includes five years as CFO of Expro, the offshore energy services provider.Angus Cockburn, James Fisher board chair said, “I am delighted
Fairbanks Morse Defense Names Starr CFO
for Kaman Corporation, a leading provider to commercial and military aerospace customers. He served in the roles of Executive Vice President and CFO, as well as Vice President and Treasurer. Starr has also served in numerous finance-adjacent roles throughout his career, including Assistant Treasurer at Crane Co. of Stamford, Connecticut; Managing Director of Corporate Finance at Aetna, Inc. of Hartford, Connecticut; and Director of Capital Markets and Risk Management at Fisher Scientific International, Inc. of Hampton, New Hampshire.Starr earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University
Workforce Development: Apprenticeship Programs Help Build the Fleet
talk to people from the different shops about the various trades. I applied to take the test, passed it and went through the interview process, and was accepted to the program,” she said. Pang said it was a little overwhelming at first. “I didn’t know anything about being a diesel crane mechanic. But the shipyard really took me in and taught me all the skills that I would need, and not just for that job, but a lot of other things.Pang learned about the Apprentice to Engineer (A2E) program, where qualified and motivated Apprentice Program graduates can pursue a four-year engineering
O&G Vet John Morrison Retires from EnerMech
EnerMech’s cranes and lifting director John Morrison is set to retire after supporting the oil and gas sector for the last four decades.Morrison has spent the last 13 years of his career spearheading EnerMech’s installation, operation, maintenance, engineering and inspection services and overseeing the global division.Raised on a farm in Banffshire, Morrison entered the oil and gas industry in the late 1970s after completing an engineering apprenticeship in 1976. He worked in a number of engineering roles, gaining opportunities to travel offshore and work on major assets, including bp’
Larsen Takes the Helm at Norwegian Electric Systems AS
Electric Systems and will further develop the company’s position in energy design and smart control as part of the green shift.Larsen has extensive management experience from the Norwegian maritime and marine technology industry. He has previously been at the helm of Vard Aukra, Inpower and ABAS Crane, and has also worked in aquaculture, including for the AKVA Group. Geir’s background is in electrical engineering and automation, and he is well acquainted with the market for electric and hybrid solutions, especially from his time in charge of the development of Inpower AS, which was acquired
Port Everglades Appoints Charlton as Operations Director
2018 – September 1, 2019) and is ranked among the nation’s leading container ports and a world leader in the cruise industry.As Director of Operations, Charlton will oversee a workforce of 95 encompassing the Division’s Harbormaster Office, Linehandlers, Operations Support and Container Crane sections, which are involved in the Port’s diverse cruise, cargo and energy operations. He is responsible for budget preparation and adherence, personnel, the Port Everglades tariff and participation in contract negotiations with cruise lines, cargo carriers and terminal operators. The Port&rsquo
Shell Taps Danos for U.S. Gulf of Mexico Workforce
assets to be covered by the agreement include Appomattox, Auger, Enchilada, Salsa, Mars, Ursa, Olympus, Perdido and Stones.While Danos informed of the Shell deal on Thursday, June 25, the three-year contract began on May 1.The deal will see 144 Danos personnel employed in a variety of positions including crane operations, control room and process operators, electricians, electronic technicians, instrument technicians, logistics, and onsite supervisors.“Danos and Shell have partnered since 1971, and we are proud to continue that relationship,” said owner Eric Danos. "With a 73-year
Port of Duluth-Superior Generates $1.4 bln and 8,000 Jobs
companies, food manufacturers, utility companies and street maintenance departments depend on this System to move raw materials and finished products to market.Employment figures reported in this local study reflect direct jobs generated by moving marine cargo such as longshoremen, terminal employees, crane operators, steamship agents, vessel operators and crews, freight forwarders and stevedores plus railroad workers and truckers. Induced jobs are created when individuals spend their wages locally in grocery stores, restaurants, shopping centers and on home purchases. The study also captured indirect
Huisman, ATC Offer Offshore Crane Training in Singapore
Huisman, a worldwide provider of stepchanging technical solutions, and the Australasian Training Company (ATC) signed a cooperation agreement for the joint offering of Offshore Crane Operator, Offshore Rigger, Offshore Crane Inspector and other associated training packages and competency assurance solutions. With this partnership, Huisman and ATC are the only parties offering American API RP2D & Spec 2C training courses for crane operators, riggers and crane inspectors in Singapore. This makes them the only service providers in the Australasian region offering internationally recognized
Port of Oakland Appoints Principal Engineer for Seaport Projects
. The department manages more than $50 million worth of seaport capital projects each year and provides upkeep of more than $1 billion worth of infrastructure.Vuong will be responsible for managing the Port’s maritime capital improvement and maintenance programs. He'll oversee dredging and crane-related work as well as construction, maintenance and compliance activities.Vuong has worked at the Port for eight years, previously holding the position of Supervising Engineer. Prior to the Port, he worked for Caltrans and the City of Fairfield.Vuong began his career at the Port in 1994 as a high
Liebherr Bolsters Its Australia Maritime Business
full service, spares and sales activities in Australia, New Zealand and the Oceania region to create better support for maritime customers using factory trained and locally recruited engineers. Additionally, Liebherr representative Morrow Equipment Australia will focus on the purchase and rental of tower cranes in the future. Liebherr has been present in Australia since the early ’70s, leasing its first premises in Kilkenny in 1983. Over the years Liebherr invested in the Australian subsidiary, and the maritime division entered the Sydney offices with their offshore, duty cycle, heavy-lift
New Crane for OCHA Training Center
The Belgium port worker training center OCHA recently received a new Liebherr mobile harbor crane type LHM 120. The machine will be used for practice-based trainings of crane operators. Located in the heart of the Port of Antwerp OCHA offers various trainings for port workers. OCHA specializes in practical crane training. Crane operators can train their driving skills in a realistic environment and get down to business with state-of-the-art material. OCHA belongs to CEPA, a cooperative organization of private port operators. The first crane Liebherr provided to OCHA was a fixed cargo crane FCC 230
