GAO: Coast Guard Should Address Workforce Recruitment and Retention Challenges
of these reports published in 2022 and 2023 have resulted in 17 GAO recommendations to address these issues, but as of today, 16 remain open and need to be addressed. Implementing these recommendations is key to the Coast Guard’s ability to recruit and retain the personnel necessary to conduct its diverse array of mission requirements.The Coast Guard — a multi-mission military service employing more than 55,000 personnel — has reported that it is about 3,500 enlisted members short and has missed its recruiting targets for the past five fiscal years. Some of the Coast Guard’s recruitment
Barnard Joins Gibdock as Commercial Director
Gibraltar ship repair yard Gibdock announced the appointment of John Barnard as its new Commercial Director.Barnard brings to the role over 15 years of experience in the shipbuilding and repair business, with a career marked by diverse roles, encompassing technical, commercial and production functions across both defense and commercial markets.A graduate from the University of Southampton with a Masters in Ship Science in 2008, Barnard began his career as a naval architect at Cammell Laird in the U.K. Barnard has garnered extensive experience as a ship manager, successfully overseeing projects such as
TCarta Plans Bathymetric Mapping Workshop for Jamaica
.“TCarta greatly appreciates Seabed 2030’s continuing commitment to expand hydrographic mapping education around the world,” said TCarta President Kyle Goodrich. “Data sets created in our workshops will be included in the Seabed 2030 global database and will also be used in diverse coastal management projects by Jamaica.”The Seabed 2030 program was launched by The Nippon Foundation of Japan and the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) program to inspire the complete mapping of the ocean floor by the end of the decade. A flagship program of the UN Ocean Decade
Wiltshire Named Acting Director of Port Everglades
. Wiltshire, the current Deputy Port Director, will take the helm when CEO and Port Director Jonathan Daniels departs on February 3 for his new role as Executive Director of Maryland Port Administration and the Port of Baltimore.Wiltshire's responsibilities include managing the seaport's diverse maritime initiatives that generate more than $33 billion in economic activity statewide annually, support 9,584 local direct jobs and result in more than $1.18 billion in state and local taxes."Glenn has demonstrated his ability and steadiness in leading the port in two previous periods of
New Leadership at Mustang Survival and Wing Group
Outdoor, Kelty, and, most recently, his own successful consulting firm. Having once worked at Mad River Canoe, Ballard returns to his roots by re-immersing himself in the water sports industry.Andrew Branagh, CEO of the Wing Group, said, “Kenny’s history of exceptional leadership across a diverse spectrum of outdoor businesses uniquely qualifies him as the ideal candidate for this pivotal role at Mustang Survival. Kenny has consistently worked across the retail sector and knows how to navigate the complexities of commercial and military operations.’Ballard will lead from the Mustang
Goldsworthy Takes Over as CEO at IMarEST
with P&O Containers, where he spent 16 years at sea, achieving the rank of chief engineer officer. He transitioned to shore-based roles in 2005 as a technical superintendent, and his journey has led him to technical, fleet, management and director positions. Throughout his career, he has overseen diverse fleets, nurtured strong teams, and provided strategic leadership to boards and executives, exemplifying his technical acumen and leadership prowess.Goldsworthy said, “It’s an honor to take on this role for the Institute that I have been a passionate member of since I started my career
Seatrium Names Adrian Teng CFO
Singaporean shipbuilding group Seatrium announced it has appointed Adrian Teng as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 1, 2024.Teng brings over two decades of diverse international experience in strategy, finance, restructuring, operations and corporate management across developed and emerging markets. Prior to his current appointment, Teng was Group Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Clifford Capital Holdings, with responsibilities in finance, treasury, strategy, technology and corporate operations.Seatrium was formed earlier this year through the merger of Sembcorp
Svitzer Orders Kongsberg Digital Simulators in Australia
.Are Føllesdal Tjønn, Managing Director of Maritime Simulation at Kongsberg Digital, said, "Svitzer Australia represents a fresh partnership for Kongsberg Digital. Their drive to leverage integrated simulation training across extended distances showcases the potential for experts in diverse domains to collaboratively participate in a singular simulated exercise, enhancing realism and training efficacy."
Newport News Shipbuilding Continues Hiring Push
they need to sustain long, rewarding careers.”NNS is also working with the Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base office and Hampton Roads Workforce Council to build the next generation shipbuilding workforce through targeted investments in growing the region’s talent pipeline and reaching diverse populations.The shipyard is hosting “Walk-in Wednesday” trade hiring events in Hampton, Va. every Wednesday through December 13
Fowler Appointed to Lead Crowley Shipping
chief operating officer Ray Fitzgerald of Crowley. “His strengths as a collaborative leader will help propel Crowley forward to deliver the sustainable, high performing solutions our customers and partners expect.”Crowley Shipping offers design, construction management and operation of a diverse range of vessels, port and offshore energy infrastructure, as well as advanced energy solutions including liquefied natural gas (LNG). Its services include ship assist and harbor escort services, and offshore energy installation and project management. Besides vessel design and mariner engineering
Singapore Announces Maritime Scholarship Awards
and decarbonization. Recipients of MaritimeONE Scholarship can choose their course of studies from 34 maritime and non-maritime degrees offered by local and overseas universities, as well as five courses by Singapore Polytechnic.“I was drawn to maritime because of the dynamic and diverse career prospects present in the industry. I am taking a second major in data analytics because I see the potential data can help to further digitalize the maritime sector and make it even more efficient and green,” said Nur ’Ariefah Bte Safie, a recipient of MaritimeONE Scholarship 2023
Maritime Careers: How to Get Ahead in Shipbroking
the years, however, I have been repeatedly reminded that shipping is, first and foremost and always will be, a people-centred industry. While much is written about artificial intelligence, one thing which is fundamental for a broker, is emotional intelligence. Shipbroking involves working with diverse and quite often very strong personalities while navigating complex negotiations. Developing emotional intelligence will help you understand and manage emotions effectively, it is sensing where the negotiations are at any point and quite often having the ability to read between the lines. From my
Port of Oakland Appoints Two as Acting Directors
veteran in the commercial real estate industry, came to the Port of Oakland in 2002. He has served as the Port's Commercial Real Estate Manager for the last 15 years.In his new role, Tiutin will be responsible for oversight of approximately 840 acres of Port-owned property, including managing a diverse portfolio of roughly one-hundred tenant agreements, ranging from hotels, retail outlets, restaurants, offices, parking facilities, industrial uses, and parks."The land within the Port’s jurisdiction comprises a significant portion of the Oakland shoreline,” said Mr. Tiutin. &ldquo
Attracting More People of Color to the Maritime Workforce
to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the maritime industry directly employs more than 2 million seafarers – the vast majority in high-paying jobs (in May of 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the national average salary for Merchant Mariners was $104,190). A diverse range of career prospects exist in various fields, which include but are not limited to seafaring jobs. Commonly available career options include:Merchant mariners (deck and engineering officers)Harbor pilotsShipbuilding and repair personnelMaritime asset construction crewNaval architectsPort operations
Career Moves: US Offshore Wind Powering Up
said MITAGS, with advanced notice, “has virtually unlimited capacity to scale for the industry’s demands. Currently our GWO classes can accommodate 50-60 students per week with ability to expand as needed.”Regarding diversity, and whether separate initiatives are necessary to build a diverse workforce, Luhta commented, “The current offshore wind industry is represented by a wide range of Americans, and we expect the student body to be the same once students begin training regularly.”STAR Center is a not-for-profit division of the Safety & Education Plan of American Maritime
OPT Adds Three Senior Directors to Help Drive Defense & Security Business
the role of Sr. Business Development Manager at OPT and will be focused primarily on cultivating relationships with the US Intelligence community and International Defense & Security. Musgrave is an accomplished military and business professional with over 25 years of building, managing, and leading diverse cross-functional teams to accomplish challenging initiatives and goals, often in difficult and dynamic environments. During his 25-year career with the US Army this included 21 years in officer ranks in over 13 different sectors.Thomas Meurling has been appointed as Sr. Dir. International Defense
Cultivating Tomorrow’s Waterways Workforce
, companies are also finding that after many years of recruiting through word-of-mouth and relying on tried-and-true networks from which to draw new hires, those channels are no longer sufficient to meet the needs of a growing industry. New marketing approaches are needed to attract a younger, more diverse workforce to careers on the waterways, which is why AWO is focused on telling the story of our incredible industry in creative, impactful ways – whether through extensive use of video focused on careers; social media campaigns like our “Coolness Factor” campaign highlighting the
