MBARI Names Kaya Johnson Director of Marine Operations
Station, where he was responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a fleet of 20 research vessels, maintaining records and metrics, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and conducting risk assessment evaluations for scientific projects. Earlier in his career, Johnson served as a vessel master and marine operations manager at American Waterways, Inc. where he captained a fleet of five vessels. “MBARI’s innovative technology is transforming ocean exploration. I’m honored to join the team and work alongside MBARI scientists and engineers to deploy our fleet of research
NORBIT Boosts Hydrographic Support Capability in APAC
NORBIT welcomes onboard Tan Hean Chee, Jerry in the position of the Hydrographic Surveyor responsible for supporting APAC Partners and Clients. He is based in Malaysia and served over 14 years with the Royal Malaysian Navy as a Cat. A Hydrographer. He has since furthered his offshore experience working in the subsea industry with various Clients, including Penang Port as the Port Hydrographer. In his constant effort to diversify his skills and experiences, he was awarded a Master of Business Administration in 2022.
Svitzer Building New Training Center in Australia
maritime simulators in support of crew training and other marine applications.Svitzer Australia chief operating officer, David Phillips, said, ”We are excited to see construction underway for a facility that will provide the latest and most advanced maritime training and technology for pilots, tug masters and other vessels.”As the country’s largest private employer of Australian seafarers, we recognize the important role we play in maritime skill development and using the next generation of technology to train and upskill the next generation of seafarer,” Phillips said.“There
Port of Aberdeen Announces Leadership Appointments
prior to joining the port in 2015. John will lead the engineering and maintenance strategy, aligning it with Port of Aberdeen’s strategic priorities.Benji Morrison joins the port with over 20 years’ experience in port management and marine operations, most recently as Assistant Harbour Master at Stornoway Port. As Harbour Master, he will manage the Marine department and be responsible for ensuring relevant statutory requirements are met for safe navigation.Peter Suttie, previously serving as Deputy Operations Manager and then Interim Operations Manager, takes up the role of Operations
Bristol Harbor Group Hires Kyle Pagan
Briston. R.I. based naval architecture and marine engineering frim Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. (BHGI) announced it has hired Kyle Pagan as a naval architect.Pagan holds a Master’s degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of New Orleans and a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University. For his graduate research, he conducted an in-depth study of the performance of 3D printing materials under the influence of water exposure, investigating their potential effects on ship models utilized in towing tank testing.Prior to working at
US FMC Names Usman Chief Information Officer
,” said FMC Chairman Daniel B. Maffei.Prior to joining the Federal Maritime Commission, Usman worked at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, where he served as Chief Technology Officer. Prior to that, he worked at the U.S. Government Publishing Office.Usman earned a master’s degree in information technology from Kennesaw State University and a bachelor’s degree in computer science from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. He also holds graduate certificates in Information Security and Enterprise IT Management as well as certificates in IT Infrastructu
Edda Wind Names Øverlie CFO
1, 2024.Øverlie is currently senior vice president of business development at Flex LNG and was previoulsy CFO at Amar Group. Øverlie has also extensive experience from financial/liquidity planning, risk management and financial analysis from Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers and DnB. He holds a master’s degree in financial economics from BI Norwegian School of Management. “I am very pleased to announce the recruitment of Herman Hovland Øverlie as new CFO in Edda Wind,” said Kenneth Walland, CEO of Edda Wind. “I am certain he will be a valuable contributor to
Wiltshire Named Acting Director of Port Everglades
with innovative programs.He currently serves as a member of the South Florida District Export Council for the U.S. Department of Commerce and is president of the Florida Ocean Alliance.A native of Little Falls, NJ, Wiltshire graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1976. He received a master's degree in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University in 1982.
HII Names Courtney Corporate VP of Legislative Affairs
financial management, he also completed multiple overseas deployments as an F-14 radar intercept officer and served as an instructor at the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN).Courtney is a 1990 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science. He also holds master’s degrees in national security affairs from the Naval War College and in business administration from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.Benedict has served in a variety of policy and legislative positions within the U.S. Congress, including 13 years with the House
Jonathan Daniels to Lead Port of Baltimore
oversaw a $570 million expansion and reconstruction project. He also worked for the Port of Oswego in New York and the Eastern Maine Development Corporation. He is a graduate of The Citadel, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Political Science; and the Maine Maritime Academy, where he was a Master of Science Candidate in Maritime Management.“I’d like to thank Governor Wes Moore and Secretary Wiedefeld for this wonderful opportunity,” Daniels said. “The Port of Baltimore is one of the top performing ports in the nation, with a great labor force and a very involved port
Ivø Appointed Deputy Secretary General at BIMCO
; headed the claims department of marine insurer Skuld (Copenhagen), worked at Danish Shipping (formerly known as the Danish Shipowners’ Association) and as a lawyer at Gorrissen Federspiel’s department for Shipping/Offshore/Transportation. She holds a PhD in international company law and a Master of Laws, both from the University of Copenhagen.As part of the leadership team, Ivø will be representing one of the major business areas at BIMCO, Contracts & Clauses, as the shipping industry is facing an increase in new regulations from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and
Austal USA Names Blastos VP of Supply Chain Management
, including Overhead Door Corporation, BAE Systems/DRS Technologies, The Home Depot and General Electric Company, prior to starting at Austal USA.A Navy veteran, Blastos holds a Bachelor of Science degree in general engineering from the United States Naval Academy. He’s a Certified Lean/Six Sigma master blackbelt with a CIPS Global Certification, a global standard for procurement supply.“Austal USA is excited to welcome Jim to our senior leadership team. His hands-on experience with global supply chain innovation will be a great benefit to our team,” said Austal USA Acting President
Seatrium Names Adrian Teng CFO
Clifford Capital, Teng was Group Finance Director of Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited in Singapore and Group Treasurer of Jardine Matheson Limited in Hong Kong. Prior to that, he spent several years with various organizations in restructuring, corporate and investment banking globally.Teng holds a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London; a Master of Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; a Bachelor of Science from Creighton University and an Executive Diploma in Directorship from
Svitzer Orders Kongsberg Digital Simulators in Australia
as a tug bridge, and a part-task 180° K-Sim Navigation ship’s bridge simulator. It also includes an advanced Instructor System with a CCTV system for monitoring and debriefing, comprehensive training of the instructors, and a warranty for the entire system.Designed for Svitzer's Tug Master training on the new TRAnsverse Tug, the simulator suite will be installed at their operations facility in Newcastle. Not only will it serve the training needs of harbor pilots and tug masters from Newcastle port, but it will also cater to professionals worldwide.David Phillips, Chief Operating Officer
Crowley Names Guthman VP of Business Development for Wind Services
background, and we are confident she will drive Crowley forward in advancing our wind energy goals.”Guthman also served as a board member on the National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium and co-chair of the American Clean Power Association Wind Council.Guthman obtained her Master of Business Administration from the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in logistics management, marketing and Spanish from Central Michigan University.Crowley Wind Services provides port and marine logistic
USCG Eases Firefighting Training Requirements for Towboats
The U.S. Coast Guard has moved to ease firefighting training requirements for towing vessels operating on America's inland waterways.The agency this week issued a final rule revising the training requirements for national Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements as master of towing vessels (limited) or mate (pilot) of towing vessels on inland and western rivers routes, excluding the Great Lakes.Consistent with recommendations from the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (NMERPAC) and the National Towing Safety Advisory Committee (NTSAC), this rule gives mariners seeking these
Schneider Named Engineering Director at Bollinger Mississippi Shipyard
overseeing the design and construction of major Department of Defense acquisitions. Prior to that, he served as Chief of Staff, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Ship Programs and has a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, as well as a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School
