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Neil Manning (Photo: Cellula Robotics)

Cellula Robotics Names Neil Manning CEO

;s journey," said Eric Jackson, president of Cellula Robotics Ltd. "His excellent leadership skills, combined with his extensive industry knowledge, have already made a significant impact on our organization. We are excited that Neil is now positioned to lead Cellula into a new era of innovation and growth."During his time as corporate development officer, Manning helped to shape Cellula's strategic direction, driving business development initiatives and fostering key partnerships, the Canada-based company said."I'm honored to build on Cellula's 20-year pedigree in

Fabio Brocca courtesy of Xeneta

Xeneta Appoints Chief Product Officer

.“Amazon showed me the importance of working backwards from the customer and how a best-in-class tech company is run.“When you are transforming an industry, you must think long term. What we think is needed today may not be what’s needed tomorrow, so it is a continuous pursuit of innovation.“There is a beautiful quote from Jeff Bezos where he says, ‘we are stubborn on vision, we are flexible on details’.”Brocca’s role will see him further develop Xeneta’s platform, which already calls upon more than 400 million crowdsourced datapoints on ocean

Kishore Rajvanshy (Photo: Fleet Management Limited)

Fleet Management Managing Director Rajvanshy Steps Down

, said, “Under Dr. Rajvanshy’s leadership, FLEET has thrived, achieving significant year-on-year growth while steadfastly upholding our core values of family, entrepreneurship, partnership and integrity, and driving our focus on safety, quality, operational excellence and efficiency, and innovation.”“Our success is a testament to our valued clients, partners, and highly skilled and dedicated seafarers and employees, who remain the pillars of our past achievements and the impetus for our next chapter of growth.”“As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we are steering

Nippon Paint Marine appointed Gladys Goh as its President, effective immediately, making her the first female and foreign national to lead a principal operating company in Japan. Image courtesy Nippon Paint Marine

Gladys Goh takes the Helm at Nippon Paint Marine

Nippon Paint Holdings Group, a leader and pioneer in marine paint and Goh Gladys joined Nippon Paint Malaysia in 2006, driving the brand to become Malaysia's top coatings provider and subsequently led expansion into new markets. She concurrently serves as Senior Vice-President, Strategic Innovation & Marketing at NIPSEA Group.Over the course of 2024, Nippon Paint Marine plans to launch several new products to market, including expanding its leading antifouling solution, FASTAR, to incorporate Hydrogel ‘water-trapping’ technology for both ocean-going and coastal-range vessels

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Aker Arctic Names Mika Hovilainen Interim CEO

as a project engineer and later progressing through roles as chief designer, project manager of ship design projects, and most recently as of head of ship design.“I am honored and excited to take the role of interim CEO role. I am deeply committed to building on the company’s legacy of innovation and success, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with our talented team to deliver value to our customers and stakeholders. Together, I am confident that we will achieve great things,” Hovilainen said.Related - Finland: ‘A Birthplace for Icebreakers&rsquo

Jury Chairman Roger Lean-Vercoe said Hakim’s “well-presented design showed strong, innovative and attractive lines, which were accompanied by an extremely well-drawn general arrangement plan and an appealing interior design.” Image courtesy Feadship

Hakim Wins Feadship Young Designer Award

Young Designer of the Year (YDOY) Award with his concept yacht Blueminance. This is Feadship’s first time as the official sponsor of YDOY, a program that fosters creativity and excellence within the yacht design community. The award was announced as part of the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards event in Kitzbühel, Austria.The award is recognized as a platform for young, aspiring designers to showcase their skills and gain recognition within the superyacht industry. “At Feadship, we firmly believe in nurturing aspiring talent and fostering a culture of attainable

Kenny Ballard and Lance Richardson (Photo: Wing Group)

New Leadership at Mustang Survival and Wing Group

Kenny Ballard has been appointed Mustang Survival’s new President, taking over responsibilities from Juanita Killen, who stepped into the role of Interim President in 2023. Additionally, Lance Richardson takes on the newly created role of VP, Manufacturing and Innovation for the Wing Group, Mustang Survival’s parent company.Ballard brings a wealth of experience from previous executive roles with renowned brands, including Osprey, SwissGear, Wenger Outdoor, Kelty, and, most recently, his own successful consulting firm. Having once worked at Mad River Canoe, Ballard returns to his roots by

Tonia Luykx (Photo: Xeneta)

Xeneta Appoints Luykx as Chief Revenue Officer

pandemic plunged global supply chains into chaos and more recently through drought in the Panama Canal and conflict in the Red Sea impacting the Suez Canal.Luykx believes the industry needs a new way of working – and that data and machine learning hold the key.She said, “Disruption and innovation is my passion. Back when I joined Google, Microsoft was the status quo on office productivity and when you mentioned ‘the cloud’, people looked up into the sky and wondered what you were talking about.“I have always been attracted to best-in-class technology and that is true of

Andrew Pearson (Photo: Shoreline Wind)

Shoreline Wind Appoints Pearson as CEO

will continue to thrive, innovate, and exceed the expectations of our clients.”Pearson  said, “I am honored to be asked to lead Shoreline at such an exciting time in its journey. The company has strong foundations, and I look forward to working closely with the talented team to drive innovation, enhance operational excellence, and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Together, we will build on Shoreline’s legacy of success and take the company to new heights.&rdquo

(Photo: MetOcean Telematics)

MetOcean Promotes Squires and MacDonald to Director Roles

, she successfully navigated the company through a demanding 2023, demonstrating exceptional leadership skills while overseeing MetOcean’s Accounting team.Lee Foster, Chief Financial Officer at MetOcean, said, “Cathy and Laura have been instrumental in driving our company’s growth and innovation. These promotions are a testament to their contributions, and we are confident that they will continue to lead their teams with excellence and vision. We are fortunate to work with them both.&rdquo

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BAE Systems Begins Building Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow

industrial building will be retrofitted to become the Modern Trade Hall, with areas dedicated to each shipbuilding trade, ship-realistic mock up environments and research & technology facilities. Immediately adjacent will be a Flexible Learning Hub, containing more than 30 classrooms, a STEM innovation lab and office facilities.On completion in the second half of 2024, the Shipbuilding Academy will provide bespoke training for almost 4,500 employees, including nearly 700 apprentices. These new facilities will also enable a substantial expansion of the early careers programs at BAE Systems, doubling

Jeff Snyder (Photo: VideoRay)

VideoRay Names Snyder Director of Applications Engineering, Integration and Testing

technology organizations such as SeaVision Underwater Solutions, L3 Harris-Oceanserver, and Terradepth.With VideoRay’s rapidly increasing defense sales and the recent acquisition of Blue Ring Imaging, system integration and testing are becoming increasingly important to keep pace with advanced innovation and product development. Drawing from his extensive background, Snyder will be instrumental in developing and executing rigorous test plans, both in production and field settings, and ensuring the validation and improvement of current systems. His focus will extend to the integration of new sensor

Ayten Yavuz (Photo: Chevron)

Chevron Names Yavuz GM for its Global Marine Lubricants

.Yavuz joined Chevron in 1991 and has held notable positions over three decades at the company. Most recently, Yavuz was the Regional Manager of Chevron Marine Products for North West Europe and the Americas.In her new role, Yavuz will be responsible for charting the course toward profitable growth, innovation and development within the marine business sector, Chevron said. She will also lead efforts aimed at bolstering Chevron's commitment to participate in the marine industry's lower carbon future, the company added,“I am very proud and honored to lead Chevron’s Global Marine business

Steve Schappell (Photo: ACBL)

ACBL Names Schappell SVP of Logistics & Network Operations

, dispatch operations and more."I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the Logistics Team over the past few months in the interim role and I am eager to lead this team as we transform the business," Schappell said. "This is a tremendous opportunity for the Logistics Team to drive innovation and accountability as a catalyst for improved fleet performance."Ellis commented, "Steve has proven he is ready for this opportunity, and it is a good example of our commitment to developing talent and bench strength within our organization. With his global experience in leading supply

Lucas Cribley (Photo: C-Innovation)

C-Innovation Names Cribley Business Development Manager

Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) affiliate C-Innovation (C-I) has welcomed back Lucas Cribley as its new business development manager.During his more than 20-year career, Cribley worked as the program manager and first employee in a joint venture start-up between ECO and FMC Technologies, in which he secured and managed major Inspection, Maintenance, & Repair (IMR), light construction, and Riserless Light Well Intervention (RWLI) projects. As a senior manager at TechnipFMC, Cribley helped lead the development and delivery of new business lines in Life of Field (LoF) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV).

Vicky Ellis (Photo: Curtin Maritime)

Curtin Maritime Names Vicky Ellis SVP of People Management

an organization that is dedicated to not only achieving excellence in its operations but also prioritizing the professional development and well-being of its employees,” said Vicky Ellis. “I look forward to contributing to Curtin Maritime’s continued success by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.&rdquo

Colleen Liang (Photo: Port of Oakland)

Port of Oakland Names Colleen Liang Environmental Director

emissions program, environmental compliance, hazardous waste and materials management, planning and permitting programs, and grant funding opportunities for zero emissions and sustainability projects.  "It is important to me to continue building on the port’s momentum of environmental innovation and sustainability,” Liang said. “I’m thrilled to be a part of this exciting time as we plan to transform the Port of Oakland operations to zero emissions and improve our sustainability practices to be resilient for the future.”Liang will also be supporting land use and

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