Americraft Marine Appoints Peter Fetten as Chairman
marine engineering and shipbuilding sectors, Fetten will help shape the strategic direction of Americraft Marine as it works to advance U.S. shipbuilding and the demand for Jones Act vessels. Americraft Marine's St. Johns Ship Building, performs both new construction and repair of a wide variety of steel and aluminum vessels, including ferries, tugs, deck and tank barges, landing crafts and general cargo vessels. A main focus for the shipyard has been crew transfer vessels (CTV) to support and service offshore wind farms.A shipbuilding industry veteran, Fetten’s experience includes design,
Shipbuilder Dakota Creek Industries Seeks Apprentices
practical, classroom and technical training."Essential skills taught during the program are tailored to meet or exceed industry standards, ensuring that apprentices are equipped with the expertise needed for a successful career in the marine industry," Dakota Creek, which builds and repairs steel and aluminum vessels up to 400 feet, such as tugs, ferries, research and fishing vesselsThose who complete the program will receive a trade certification recognized internationally, along with a Multi Occupational Trades Associates Degree from Skagit Valley College, the shipbuilder said.Apprentices
St. Johns Ship Building Names Joe Rella as President
leadership of SJSB will allow us to leverage his industry knowledge and expertise, ensuring the success of our growing new construction program, particularly in the area of high-speed aluminum vessels."Founded in the mid 2000s, St. Johns Ship Building builds and repairs various vessel types in both steel and aluminum. Acquired by Libra Group's Americraft Marine in 2022, the shipyard in recent years has been building a series of crew transfer vessels (CTV) to support the offshore wind industry
Colonna's Shipyard's President & CEO Tom Godfrey to Retire. New CEO Named
was responsible for all legacy waterfront business, including Down River ship repair work. Webb has held a variety of leadership roles with increasing responsibility across the spectrum of company activities to include ship superintendent, shipyard project and contracts manager, and operations manager of Steel America.Webb earned a B.S. in business management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and completed his project management professional curriculum through Villanova University.“It is an honor to follow in the footsteps of Tom Godfrey, a respected industry
Ports of Indiana Names Operations Managers at Ohio River Ports
Kentucky, native, and comes to Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville after five years with SM&E engineering. While there, he served as senior engineering technician, project coordinator and site manager for various projects, including the $5.8 billion BlueOval SK project in Kentucky, the $1.8 billion Nucor Steel Brandenburg project, and the $24 million Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville expansion. Graves also spent five years with Walsh Construction as a project engineer for the construction of Section 5 Interstate 69 in southwest Indiana and the Ohio River Bridges project in Louisville.“Ashley and Michael
Murdaugh Resigns as Austal USA President
Rusty Murdaugh has resigned as president of Austal USA effective August 30, 2023, the Mobile, Ala. based shipbuilder announced.Murdaugh was named president in September 2021 after serving as acting president since February 2021. During his tenure Austal USA completed the addition of steel shipbuilding capability to its Mobile shipyard, and opened a waterfront ship repair facility in San Diego.Michelle Kruger, Austal USA vice president of global services and support, has been named acting president until a successor is named.
Heddle Shipyards Welcomes Mohawk College Students for Skills Program
through Mohawk College covers technical skills development, health and safety training, literacy and basic skills assessment, as well as employability skills development.Students will then complete an eight-week paid placement at Heddle Shipyards, rotating through departments like blasting and painting, steel/welding, and mechanical, gaining hands-on experience under skilled mentors.Heddle has welcomed 12 Mohawk students to date, to explore careers in shipyard operation through the skills development program."Heddle is continually focused on doing our part to create highly sought after jobs in the
St. Lawrence Seaway Announces Board Changes
is a private, not-for-profit corporation that operates and maintains the Canadian locks and channels of the St. Lawrence Seaway.At the SLSMC’s 2023 annual general meeting (AGM), Tony Valeri, managing director of Ridge Strategy Group Inc., was elected to the SLSMC board of directors by the “Steel and Iron Ore” group, replacing Bronko Jazvac. In 2011, Valeri joined the steel-making organization ArcelorMittalDofasco, where until recently he was vice president, corporate affairs. As well, from 1993 to 2006, Valeri was an elected Member of Parliament where, during his tenure, he served
Odfjell Promotes First Female Captain
boat for a year, though, the adventurous side entered and her desire for new challenges prompted her in 2010 to contact Odfjell. She knew about Odfjell from school visits and from several of her former classmates who had their cadetship with the company. Since embarking on the Norwegian-built stainless steel chemical tanker Bow Chain as deck cadet, Henriksen has remained with Odfjell
St. Johns Ship Building Launches Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Program
SJSB with the unique advantage of training future employees on our own campus. This enables them to align their skill development with the adoption of the culture and values we believe are essential for a high-performing team."St. Johns is active in new construction and repair of a wide variety of steel and aluminum vessels, including ferries, tugs, deck, and tank barges, landing crafts, and general cargo vessels. It is also one of several U.S. shipyards currently building vessels that support and service offshore wind farms.
Colonna’s Promotes Three Execs
executives from the company’s leadership team to new positions. Randall Crutchfield has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Jordan Webb, becomes the Executive Vice President of Shipyard Operations. Chris Hartwig has been promoted to Senior Director of Steel America. All three appointments are effective immediately. “These positions will play a significant role in the growth of our company,” according to Godfrey. “Today’s business environment brings with it new challenges; these new roles are necessary to respond to
MGBW Workers Complete In-house Welding Program
, celebrations, bonuses and rewards to its employees.The welding program offered several certifications, all of which were in accordance with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) welding certification standards for TIG and MIG welding of 5XXX, 6XXX groups of aluminum, and steel FCAW.More than 30 employees enrolled in the welding program were able to certify or re-certify for welder certifications. In addition, 22 employees that held entry level positions including welder helpers and fire-watchers have now been promoted to certified welders.“There has been a shortage
St. Johns Ship Building Promotes Nelson to HSE Officer
we continue to grow as a company, so will our efforts and commitment to protect our employees and our environment. Just as we care for the wellbeing of our employees and their families, we are also making strides to protect our planet.”St. Johns is active in new construction and repair of various steel and aluminum vessels, including ferries, tugs, deck and tank barges, landing crafts and general cargo vessels. It is also one of several U.S. shipyards currently building vessels that support and service offshore wind farms.Current HSE initiatives includes partnering with Green Marine and using their
St. Johns Ship Building Names Ken Gentle VP of Repair
Tuesday announced it has appointed Ken Gentle to the position of vice president of repair.Gentle, who brings to the role more than 40 years of experience in marine repair, will lead the shipyard's production and project management teams who are tasked with repairing various types of vessels in both steel and aluminum. “Kenneth comes to us with over four decades of industry experience and will head our diversified customer base of repair projects to include our own dry dock which will be mechanically upgraded and refitted to improve haul out capability. This assignment will allow us to
Trade Group ABP Names Morris Head of Corporate Affairs
Head of Corporate Affairs. He will join ABP on November 28.Morris is currently CEO at UK Major Ports Group where he has led the industry trade association for the last five years. Prior to that, he held a number of senior communications, sustainability and strategy roles in the industrial group Tata Steel. Before ports and steel, Morris spent six years with McKinsey in their strategy and corporate finance team.At ABP, Morris will lead all aspects of Corporate Affairs including government relations, media relations and external communications.Julian Walker, ABP’s Chief Commercial Officer, said
St. Johns Ship Building Names Smith VP of New Construction
St Johns Ship Building announced it has named Justin Smith to the position of Vice President of New Construction, tasked with leading the Palatka, Fla. shipyard's production and project management teams building various types of vessels in both steel and aluminum, including multiple series of crew transfer vessels (CTV) for the offshore wind industry.Smith has more than 40 years of experience in the maritime industry and has been part of the St Johns team since July 2022.“Justin comes to us with over four decades of industry experience and will head our diversified portfolio of new build
Twin Brothers Appoints Theriot VP
Twin Brothers Marine (TB), which is in heavy steel fabrication for the oil & gas, infrastructure and renewables industries, appointed Wayne P. Theriot as vice president of finance.Theriot will be based in Louisiana and joins TB from TTMK Holdings, a family operated private equity company consisting of 17 separate companies in Louisiana and California, where he served as chief financial officer (CFO). During his 30-year career, he has held CFO and vice president roles in offshore rental and rigging and food distribution companies in the region.
