Vineyard Offshore Hires Musiol as External Affairs Director
team to nurture relationships of trust and collaboration in every community Vineyard Offshore is part of.”Musiol was most recently Vice President of External Relations for the New England Aquarium, and before that Senior Vice President and Regional Director of Public Affairs, New England and New York, for Citizens Bank. Previously, he was Chief of Staff to the President of the Massachusetts State Senate.Rick Musiol, Jr. holds an M.S. degree in Public Affairs from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a B.A. in Political Science from Stonehill College
Maritime Partners Hires Two In Executive Leadership Roles
leadership team.Bordes joins Maritime Partners as its chief financial officer, and Chase as as the firm’s chief legal officer.Bordes brings to the company more than 20 years of experience in the fields of finance and fund management. Prior to joining Maritime Partners, he served as the CFO for New York-based American Industrial Partners, a middle-market private equity firm that invests in industrial businesses. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management & Accounting from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business and an MBA, with a focus on International Business & Finance
Wiltshire Named Acting Director of Port Everglades
have placed in me to step in as Acting Director, and I look forward to keeping the port on the progressive path set by Jonathan," Wiltshire said.Wiltshire joined Port Everglades in 2006 as the Deputy Port Director after his retirement from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) as Captain of the Port for New York/New Jersey. He has successfully implemented several innovative programs to support increasing cargo, cruise and energy volumes, and has worked closely with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other state and federal agencies to move the port forward with innovative programs.He currently serves
Jonathan Daniels to Lead Port of Baltimore
energy port in Florida and the third busiest cruise homeport in the world. Prior to working at Port Everglades, Daniels was executive director and CEO for the Mississippi State Port Authority and 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
Structural Safeguards in Coast Guard Suspension and Revocation Proceedings
after an opportunity for hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and the agency’s regulations. 5 U.S.C. §§ 551-559. The Coast Guard is authorized seven ALJs which are individually located in Seattle, Alameda, Houston, New Orleans, Baltimore, and New York. The Chief Judge is in Washington, DC. Office of Personnel Management OversightThe U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is responsible for ensuring the independence of ALJs. It does so by assuring ALJ appointments, pay, tenure, promotions, transfers, reinstatements, reassignments
Alicia Barton Named CEO of Vineyard Offshore
ahead on both the East and West Coasts.” For the past three years, Barton has served as CEO of FirstLight Power. Previously, she managed operations for the Global Utility Group at SunEdison, and she also served as CEO of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, and President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Earlier in her career, Barton practiced law and served in the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources from the Ohio State University and a J.D. from
Ports America Names Kusiciel Chief Commercial Officer
his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois Chicago, has sat on a range of boards and committees within the supply chain and transportation logistics industry, and holds several honors and accolades including being inducted into the International Maritime Hall of Fame from the Port of New York & New Jersey in 2016
Hornblower Announces Leadership Promotions
leader with expertise in digital innovation, data transformation and strategic insights. Merlino’s marketing background spans more than 15 years including driving marketing strategy for iconic brands and esteemed institutions such as the Madison Square Garden Company and Guggenheim Museum in New York City. In this new role, Merlino will continue to shape the future of Hornblower’s world-class marketing group in the ever-evolving digital and technology landscape. Additional senior leadership promotions include Phil Anzai as the SVP of Strategy and Business Development. In this
Ascot Appoints New Head of Marine
Pat Stoik will join insurer Ascot Group as Executive Vice President, Head of Marine, Ascot U.S., effective October 24. He will be based in New York and will report directly to Matt Kramer, Chief Executive Officer, Ascot U.S.An experienced executive in the marine industry, Stoik brings more than 35 years of senior management, underwriting, and broker experience to Ascot. Most recently, he served as Chief Risk Officer for Overhaul Group, Inc., a global leader in in-transit supply chain risk management, where he was responsible for the company's insurtech business strategy and played a key role in
Labor Shortages, Climate Change & Technology: They’re All Related
it, and they are not waiting 30 years to make changes to their world.Brien McMahon High School students recently sent a “drifter” on a voyage from the U.S. to Norway. (Photo: Robert Kunkel)We have no less than four maritime academies located in the Tri-State/New England area stretching from New York to Maine. The U.S. East Coast is also the launching point for developing the country’s offshore wind industry. More importantly, the federal government just invested nearly $2 billion in the construction of five NSMV training ships in Philadelphia. The program to replace aging academy training
OSG Pledges $90,000 for Women at SUNY Maritime College
male-dominated, and with a current industry-wide labor shortage, there is a compelling need for programs such as SUNY’s Women of Maritime.”An integral aspect of this initiative is the cadets' vision of actively recruiting young women to Maritime College, located at Fort Schuyler in the New York City borough of the Bronx. With OSG's support, Women of Maritime cadets will have the opportunity to conduct on-site visits to their former high schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Long Island. During these visits, they will share their personal experiences and extend invitations to interested
Former BOEM Head Amanda Lefton Joins RWE
U.S. offshore wind industry under direction from the Biden Administration. Lefton resigned from here position at BOEM effective January 19, 2023.RWE is one of the world's largest producers of offshore wind energy, with projects in Asia, Europe and the United States. In the U.S., it has leases off New York and California and is working to advance the offshore wind supply chain in the Gulf of Mexico.“Amanda has successfully created significant momentum for the offshore wind industry in the U.S. Her knowhow navigating all levels of government has resulted in the approval and now construction of
Tidewater Appoints Dick H. Fagerstal Chairman of the Board
, Manila, Philippines, from 2014 to 2017.Before he started his business career, Fagerstal served as an officer in the Special Air Service unit of the Swedish Special Forces from 1979 to 1983. He received a B.S. in Economics and Law from the University of Gothenburg and an M.B.A. in Finance from New York University, as a Fulbright Scholar.In April, Tidewater announced that Larry T. Rigdon, who has served as a member of the company's Board of Directors since July 2017, and as non-executive Chairman of the Board since October 2019, would not stand for reelection and will retire from the Board in June
Offshore Wind Company Will Retrain NY Power Plant Union for Clean Energy Jobs
An offshore wind developer partly owned by TotalEnergies said on Monday it has agreed to retrain and keep roughly 100 union workers from a New York City natural gas-fired power plant that it intends to repurpose for its project.The company, called Attentive Energy One, has proposed a 1.4 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind installation off New York that would connect to the mainland grid at the site of the Ravenswood plant in Queens, and is competing for a power contract with the state.The company is a joint venture between TotalEnergies, the French energy giant, and Rise Light & Power, the unit of New
Port of New Orleans Names Wypyski COO
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 and ensuring the successful development
Career Moves: US Offshore Wind Powering Up
. Requires a 4-year engineering degree.Offshore wind technician - manages, oversees, and conducts commissioning, testing, repair and maintenance of wind turbines and components. NREL references two existing training programs: Atlantic Cape Community College in New Jersey and Farmingdale State College in New York. A third is being developed at Rowan College of South Jersey.In January, NYSERDA and the Offshore Wind Training Institute (OWTI) released a solicitation seeking “concept papers” to develop training “initiatives focused on addressing projected OSW workforce gaps and preparing workers
AI is Changing How Americans Find Jobs, Get Promoted and Succeed at Work
platform.Even the metrics and behaviors defining “good” or “bad” performance may change, relying less on the perception of the manager. As data grows, even the work of professionals like consultants, doctors and marketers will be quantitatively and objectively measured. A 2022 New York Times investigation found that these systems, designed to improve worker productivity and accountability, had the effect of damaging morale and instilling fear.It’s clear that American employees should begin to think about how our data is being used, what story that data is telling, and how
