Pettengill Tapped to Lead Maine Port Authority
for this opportunity, which I feel is good for me personally as well as for MaineDOT and the MPA."Burns has served as the MPA's Executive Director since May 2022. Prior to that, he served as interim executive director. From 2017 to 2021, he served as MaineDOT's Director of Ports and Marine Transportation.The Maine Port Authority board members selected Chelsea Pettengill to serve as the MPA's interim Executive Director, and she stepped into her new role on September 23.Pettengill has served as the Deputy Director of the Maine Port Authority since 2023. In that role, she has worked with
ACBL Promotes Piccioni to Business Development VP
Jeffersonville, Ind. based marine transportation company American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) announced it has promoted George Piccioni to vice president of business development.As ACBL's senior director of business development since 2016, Piccioni has helped to maximize the company's land holdings and assets, including leading the $1 billion transformation project at the site of its former Jeffboat shipyard.In his new VP role, Piccioni will continue these functions while also assuming an expanded leadership position, with Michael Shea, market analyst, reporting to him. Together, they will
Hornblower Group Names Mike Flaskey CEO
Marine transportation and experiences company Hornblower Group announced it has appointed Mike Flaskey as its new chief executive officer.Flaskey will lead Hornblower through its next phase following the company's recent emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy under new ownership. He succeeds outgoing CEO Kevin Rabbitt."We are thrilled to welcome Mike as Hornblower’s new CEO," said Jonathan Waggoner, Co-Head of the North American Operating Team at Strategic Value Partners, Hornblower's majority owner. "He has a clear vision for the future of Hornblower. He has a true passion
Tague named VP of Sales and Supply for Crowley Fuels Business
development resulting in access to new supply sources and foreign markets. He is also responsible for establishing an approved process for the utilization of tank ships in Western Alaska, which is accepted by key state, federal and international bodies.Tague earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point and is an active board member of the Alaska Chadux Network (ACN), serving as the chairman of the Best Practices Committee for the Alternate Planning Criteria for Tankers
Southern Devall Names Verloka Director of Cargo Stewardship & Fleet Allocation
Sulphur, La. based marine transportation company Southern Devall announced it has appointed Andrey Verloka as its new director of cargo stewardship and fleet allocation.“In his new role, Andrey will be instrumental in ensuring that our cargo operations are executed flawlessly according to customer instructions whileminimizing risks to both cargo and equipment,” said Alfred Devall, executive vice president, commercial operations.Verloka will also be responsible for the strategic allocation of assets, based on specific cargo and voyage requirements. Furthermore, he will oversee all cargo
ACBL Announces Reorganization Plan
Jeffersonville, Ind. based marine transportation company American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) announced a reorganization of its business units and leadership team.The company, a leader in U.S. inland barge transportation, said the moves are "designed to enhance and optimize operational efficiency, customer satisfaction and ensure successful execution of ACBL’s fleet strategy".Patrick Sutton, who previously served as chief operating officer (COO), will assume the new role of senior vice president (SVP) of fleet development and strategy, responsible for vessel reliability, leasing
Embracing Human and Organizational Performance: A Paradigm Shift to Address Safety and Workforce Challenges
, and review of incidents and near misses at safety leadership meetings and in industry reports, AWO is helping members prepare for this paradigm shift. And preparation is needed.SIRE 2.0, OCIMF’s new inspection program that is applicable to most barge and vessel operators who provide marine transportation of liquid petroleum products in North America, offers an opportunity to compare ‘traditional’ safety management oversight to future HOP-based oversight programs. OCIMF has created a crosswalk document titled, “SIRE 2.0 to VIQ7 - Comparative Analysis” (find it under
GAO: Coast Guard Should Address Workforce Recruitment and Retention Challenges
higher paying jobs in the private sector, limited opportunities for promotion, and long work hours have made it challenging for the Coast Guard to recruit and retain these personnel.Cyberspace Workforce. In 2015 the Coast Guard established cyberspace as an operational domain to help protect the marine transportation system from threats that could be delivered through the internet, telecommunications networks, and computer systems. GAO’s September 2022 review found that the Coast Guard had determined that nine percent, or 412 of its 4,507 funded cyberspace workforce positions, were vacant.GAO&rsquo
Menoyo Joins Great Lakes Towing Company in VP Role
welcome Sal to the team! His extensive operational, commercial, and leadership experience make him very well suited for this dynamic new position, and we look forward to working with him on the company’s East Coast growth efforts.”Menoyo received a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Transportation and Business Administration and a 3rd Mate Unlimited Tonnage USCG license from SUNY Maritime College in Bronx, N.Y
ACBL Names Schappell SVP of Logistics & Network Operations
Jeffersonville, Ind. based marine transportation company American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) announced Steve Schappell has been appointed Senior Vice President of Logistics and Network Operations after entering the role on an interim basis in September.Schappell, who joined ACBL in July 2021 as Vice President of Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement, was selected for the position over several external candidates, the company said.Reporting directly to ACBL CEO Mike Ellis, Schappell is responsible for ACBL's Fleets, Terminals, and Interchange business unit. He will also lead a digital transformat
Attracting More People of Color to the Maritime Workforce
In the United States, marine transportation is responsible for $361 billion, or 1.7% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Marine transportation, a key part of global logistics and responsible for 40% of international trade, goods and services, is the backbone of U.S. trade. In the U.S. in 2021 alone, ships have transported more than 1.5 billion tons of cargo valued at more than $1.5 trillion; in that same time period, U.S. ports have facilitated approximately 450,000 ships, which is more than 10% of the global amount (McLean, 2021). Some examples of international maritime cargo include containerize
Port of New Orleans Names Wypyski COO
and Port Readiness Board Member. Wypyski is a Certified Maritime Port Executive through the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives.He received his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Bachelor of Science Business Management/Marine Transportation/Nautical Science from New York State Merchant Marine Academy.“I am thrilled to join the Port of New Orleans team during this historic time in international commerce and the global supply chain,” said Wypyski. “I look forward to contributing to Port NOLA’s future growth
Cultivating Tomorrow’s Waterways Workforce
, and providing the military with a pool of well-trained, reliable American mariners to assist with sealift operations in times of crisis – will be all the more imperative in an era of great power competition.Taken together, these factors suggest a trajectory of new and increasing demand for marine transportation, and a long-term need to ensure a large and continuous pipeline of mariners and shoreside employees to power our industry’s future growth. We have both an industry need and a national imperative to recruit, retain and develop the next generation of maritime employees. Working with our
Krewsky Named President of TAI Engineers
Krewsky succeeds Anil Raj, PE, TAI’s Founder and President, who will remain in an executive advisory role with TAI.Captain Krewsky, a 38-year marine-industry veteran, most recently served as Vice President of Government Programs for TAI. Prior to joining TAI, he served as Chief Engineer for marine transportation company Hornbeck Offshore where he was responsible for planning and oversight of the company’s higher technology operating and capital acquisition activities, as well as strategic engineering support for all areas of operations.Captain Krewsky began his career in the military, where
Curtin Maritime Names Huit VP of Dredging
Marine transportation and construction services company Curtin Maritime announced John Huit has joined the company as vice president of dredging, responsible for leading the company’s dredging operations, managing the fleet of dredging vessels.Huit brings over 25 years of experience in the maritime construction industry to Curtin Maritime, having spent the last eight years as a senior project manager at Great Lakes Dock & Dredge after holding several management roles with Parsons Water & Infrastructure, Weeks Marine, and Durocher Dock & Dredge. He has worked on a variety of projects
Campbell Promotes Statler to Senior VP of River Operations
Houston, Pa.-based marine transportation and services business Campbell Transportation Company, Inc. (CTC) announced it has promoted Gary Statler to senior vice president of river operations, effective March 1, 2023.Statler joined Campbell in October of 2014 and served as vice president of administration from February of 2021.Campbell's president, Kyle Buese, said Statler's promotion is in line with the company's long-term succession plan, and part of an organizational strategy to increase division leadership as the company grows.Campbell, which earlier this week announced it had acquired
ACBL Names Gard SVP of Its New Interchange & Logistics Business
U.S. inland marine transportation and logistics solutions company American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) announce it has hired Joel Gard as senior vice president of its newly established Interchange & Logistics business unit.With the associated realignment, ACBL is now comprised of three uniquely integrated strategic business units (SBU): Dry Cargo, Liquid Cargo and Interchange & Logistics.A veteran of the transportation and supply chain sector, Gard brings extensive experience in building and deploying technology to enhance traditional transportation models. Reporting to ACBL CEO Mike Ellis
