Texas A&M to Reduce Tuition For Merchant Mariner License Students
that has only worsened post-COVID.“The new fee structure demonstrates that we are listening to our industry partners and we are acting — Texas A&M is fully committed to helping recruit and develop qualified and skilled maritime professionals to fill these needs,” said Rear Adm. Michael E. Fossum, vice president of Texas A&M, chief operating officer of the Galveston Campus and superintendent of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy
Ports of Indiana Names Operations Managers at Ohio River Ports
Ports of Indiana has filled two key leadership roles at its Ohio River ports, naming Ashley Blocker and Michael Graves as Operations Managers in Mount Vernon and Jeffersonville, respectively.Blocker, a southwest Indiana native, was promoted to the new role after serving as Operations Analyst for Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon since 2022. She previously worked in multiple roles with Squaw Creek Southern Railroad and has more than 15 years’ experience in port and rail operations, customer relations and data analysis. She is also the first woman to serve as Operations Manager at Indiana’s ports.
SUNY Maritime President to Retire in 2024
RADM Michael Alfultis announced he will retire in 2024 after nearly a decade as president of SUNY Maritime College and more than 30 years in higher education.When RADM Alfultis was appointed Maritime College president in 2014, he immediately focused on two priorities for the college: the replacement of the training ship Empire State and the formal reconciliation with the Fort Schuyler Maritime Alumni Association. Within three years, a formal SUNY-approved Memorandum of Agreement was signed between Maritime College and the Maritime College Alumni Association. This resulted in increased alumni engagement
H2Carrier Names New Chief Commercial Officer
H2Carrier announced that Michael Kristensen has joined the company as chief commercial officer. His main focus short term will be business development and contributing to maturing H2C’s current portfolio of energy projects.Kristensen has worked for 30 years in the maritime and energy sectors in different positions and for companies such as J. Lauritzen, NYK, Alcatel Submarine Networks, Axis Offshore and Prosafe. Kristensen worked as COO in Axis offshore for five years before the company was sold by HitechVision to Prosafe in 2017. His past work covers shuttle tankers, gas carriers and his
PhilaPort Names New Director of Engineering
PhilaPort announced it has promoted Michael Day, P.E as its new director of engineering.Since joining PhilaPort in 2013, Day has been instrumental in guiding PhilaPort through its expansion, planning, implementing and overseeing construction projects that have contributed to the Port of Philadelphia becoming one of the fastest growing ports in the country.As the new director of engineering, Day’s leadership and understanding of the PhilaPort mission will be integral in guiding the next phase of port expansion.Day is a graduate of Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil
Dumont Takes the Helm at Cal Maritime
Michael J. Dumont started his tenure as interim president of California State University (CSU) Maritime Academy.Aside from service as a reserve military officer, Dumont was a senior executive in several agencies of the Federal government. Earlier in his career he was a litigation attorney with a private law firm representing aviation and maritime businesses, municipal governments, and institutions of higher education. He later served with the U.S. Department of Justice where he handled aviation and admiralty litigation before leading major white-collar criminal investigations. Since leaving
Tentative US West Coast Port Contract Deal Reached
that customers have been seeking," Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said on Twitter. "We look forward to collaborating with our partners in a renewed effort to bring back cargo."(Reuters - Reporting by Lisa Baertlein and Kanjyik Ghosh; Editing by Christopher Cushing, Michael Perry & Simon Cameron-Moore
Mass. Maritime Academy Offering Offshore Wind Training to Locals
Clean Energy Center."Training provided by the GWO BTT course will go a long way towards creating a talent pool of technicians with the skill and know-how to perform a variety of wind power and related jobs, including the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of wind turbines,” said Captain Michael R. Burns Jr., executive director, Maritime Center for Responsible Energy at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.The Academy is also partnering with Martha’s Vineyard Center for Education and Training (MVCET), which has a goal of connecting Vineyard residents with the education and training objectives
W&O Supply Appoints Hume as President
W&O Supply, a supplier of valves, actuation, pipe, fittings and engineered solutions to the global maritime industry, announced the appointment of Michael Hume as president. Hume will replace Todd Nestel, who is leaving the business after four years in the role.Hume returns to the business having originally joined W&O Supply in 1991 as branch manager in Long Beach, Calif., rising to the position of regional manager and business development manager, which ultimately led to his appointment as president and CEO in 2011.Nestel joined W&O in 2012 and played an instrumental role in accelerating
Hempel Announces Executive Leadership Changes
experience from working and living in the United States. Peter will take over from Lars Jønstrup Dollerup, who has decided to leave Hempel after five years with the company to pursue other opportunities.“Peter will be a great addition to the Hempel Executive Group Management,” says Michael Hansen, Group President & CEO of Hempel A/S. “Peter brings invaluable global finance leadership experience and extensive knowledge of international management, finance, IT, and supply chain. We are excited to welcome Peter on board.”“I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude
Laborde Products Names Murzi Marine Sales Manager
Commercial engine distributor Laborde Products announced it has appointed Michael Murzi, Jr. as its new marine sales manager. Murzi brings with him over 10 years of experience in the marine industry and over 30 years of experience in sales, customer service and business development.Murzi has held various senior sales roles throughout his career and has a proven track record of developing successful sales strategies, managing key accounts, and aggressively driving revenue growth. He has worked with leading marine manufacturers and distributors, providing him with a deep understanding of the industry to
Supreme Court Sides With Offshore Worker in Overtime Case
for Houston-based Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc is entitled to overtime pay, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday in a decision with costly implications for the oil and gas industry.The court in a 6-3 decision authored by liberal Justice Elena Kagan decided that because the rig supervisor, Michael Hewitt, was paid a daily rate of $963 and not a salary, an overtime pay exemption in federal wage law for highly paid workers did not apply to him.The justices affirmed a 2021 ruling by the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Helix must face Hewitt's 2017 lawsuit seeking
Joey D’Isernia Named CEO of Eastern Shipbuilding Group
and the highest quality vessels,” said Joey D’Isernia.Joey was appointed president of the Florida-based shipbuilding group in 2015 and has spent his entire career working in the shipyard with his father and brothers.As president, he oversaw Eastern’s recovery following Hurricane Michael in 2018, as well as achievements in its execution of the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) project for the U.S. Coast Guard. Today, the company builds both commercial and government vessels, and it has produced more than 350 diverse vessels for domestic and international customers. It currently employs
Silversea Cruises Names Barbara Muckermann President & CEO
the role of senior advisor to Royal Caribbean Group president and CEO Jason Liberty.She becomes the second woman to lead one of Royal Caribbean Group’s three wholly-owned brands, and joins Celebrity Cruises president and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, and Royal Caribbean International president and CEO Michael Bayley. She will oversee all of Silversea’s employees and crew, and will report to Jason Liberty.Muckermann brings more than 25 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry, with an emphasis on creating truly exclusive high-end vacations. She first joined Silversea Cruises in
Mayflower Wind Names Slingsby CEO
U.S. offshore wind developer Mayflower Wind announced Francis Slingsby has assumed the role of chief executive officer, succeeding Michael Brown who will join the company's board of directors.“I am delighted to join Mayflower Wind as we continue to accelerate the transformation to a cleaner energy future,” said Slingsby, who brings over a decade of experience in commercial and business development in the U.S. offshore wind energy sector. “Mayflower Wind has successfully built a leadership position in the offshore wind market, and we will continue to develop projects and build new
Svitzer Names Paterson UK Managing Director
Effective January 1, 2023, Michael Paterson joins as new Managing Director for Svitzer UK, replacing Kasper Karlsen who has acted as interim MD since June. Paterson joins Svitzer from a role as Operations Director at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), with a history in maritime gained from 26 years in the Royal Navy. Managing Director of Svitzer Europe, Lise Demant, said, “Michael will be a huge asset for Svitzer Europe. He is a proven business leader with a real passion for people as well as the maritime industry. Earlier this year, we identified the need for stronger regional alignment
Vogel Promoted to Shareholder at Cozen O’Connor
.Other members promoted to shareholder include Paul Connell, Jason Domark, Matthew Glazer, Maureen Holland, Jim Kwartnik, Robert Magovern, Mariah Passarelli, Pam Pengelley, Adam Silverman and Susan Stauss.“We congratulate this group of exceptional lawyers on this well-deserved promotion," said Michael J. Heller, president and chief executive officer of Cozen O’Connor. “They have each made exceptional contributions to our firm and their respective fields, and we look forward to their future successes."
