NASSCO "Failed to follow Federal Wage Regs" for 36 Mexican Engineers
the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act.The L-1B visa program enables employers to transfer professional employees with specialized knowledge from one of their affiliated foreign offices to their U.S. offices.NASSCO is headquartered in San Diego and operates shipyards in Norfolk, Virginia; and Bremerton, Washington; and Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida. Its parent company, General Dynamics, is an aerospace and defense contractor employing more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $42.3 billion in revenue in 2023
NBBB and ESR Names Goedhard Sales and Marketing Director
;I am honored to join and look forward to working with the talented team here and drive continued growth and success of ESR and NBBB,” said Goedhard said. “Together, we will build on the company’s strong foundation and drive continued success.”Goedhard is an alumnus of Central Washington University and a decorated veteran, having served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. He currently holds the position of President at the Yukon Club in Seattle and plays a significant leadership role in the Tournament of Roses Association in Pasadena, Calif. Additionally, Goedhard is a dedicated
BHGI Hires Addison Pope
. During his time there, he created reports detailing the yard’s progress and various vendors. He collected and organized river and wave data, assembled speed trial information, performed squat calculations, and completed a concept vessel design. Additionally, he interned at Snow & Company in Washington, where he assisted with production engineering for small steel and aluminum boats. Pope performed weights and centers calculations on new pilot and workboat designs, along with other small projects
PMSA’s Michele Grubbs Joins CII Board of Directors
its Long Beach office. PMSA, an independent nonprofit association, represents ocean carriers, marine terminal operators, and the maritime industry on the U.S. West Coast. Before joining PMSA, Grubbs held various roles in the aerospace industry, focusing on international trade policy and marketing in Washington D.C., California, and Western Europe."Michele brings a wealth of expertise in international trade policy, legislation, and community affairs to our board,” said Chris Brooks, president of CII. “Her contributions have enhanced PMSA's reputation as a leading advocacy association
Port of Everett Hires Monique Liard as CAFO
capital portfolio to build a stronger economy, create jobs and improve quality of life across our community.”Liard earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration with concentrations in finance and accounting from the University of Wisconsin. She is a certified public accountant in Washington state. She also has served on the boards of the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool in Olympia and the Uplift Northwest (formerly Millionaire Club Charity) in Seattle.Liard replaces the Port’s former CFO Eric Russell who retired in March.Other recent Port leadership hires tied to retirements
Maritime Employers: Working to Find Workers
“Each Career Connect Washington program is codeveloped with businesses and educators, so each program we build or expand meets the needs of industry and students.” -Andrew Clemons, Grant Administrator, State of Washington.In March, the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation announced a new workforce development webpage – for electric vehicle job opportunities.A centralized focus, especially from the top, is a big help for an industrial sector looking for tens of thousands of smart and talented people. The Joint Office was asked: any similar federal agency efforts to help
No Shortage of Good Ideas to Address the Mariner Shortage
requirements. Based on this success, and the continuing deficit of ABs serving aboard U.S.-flag vessels, it is clear that Congress should act to convert this pilot program to a permanent change.Like the AB credentialing pilot program, there are a number of other promising proposals circulating around Washington, that should be supported by USCG and MARAD, and ultimately enacted by Congress to address the mariner shortage. One key area of focus, which was also highlighted in the MWWG’s 2017 report, is the need to ease the path for honorably discharged military veterans seeking to become mariners
Jason Liu Named CEO of Wood Mackenzie
, and analytics in the insurance technology space. Prior to serving as CEO of Zywave, Liu held CEO roles at SAVO Group, Allegro Development Corporation, UC4 (Automic Software), and Univa UD. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis.“We are excited to welcome Jason to Wood Mackenzie as CEO,” said Ramzi Musallam, CEO and Managing Partner of Veritas Capital. “Jason’s prior experience and skillset make him the ideal leader for Wood Mackenzie through this next transformative period
Steve Nevey Tapped to Lead Washington State Ferries
Steve Nevey has been selected to serve as assistant secretary for the Washington State Ferries Division, the state's Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar announced on Thursday. Nevey will succeed Patty Rubstello, who is stepping down as head of WSF after more than 33 years of service with the Washington State Department of Transportation.A career mariner, Nevey progressed directly from high school to a maritime academy in the U.K. For the past two years he has served as director of marine operations for WSF and has been instrumental in the development of programs that address ongoing staff
Bristol Harbor Group Promotes Eling
to the role of engineering manager.Eling holds a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of Rhode Island. Eling worked for 15 years as a naval architect in Washington, D.C. on numerous U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, commercial and international naval projects.At BHGI, Eling is a project manager for new construction and major conversion work on commercial and government passenger and work vessels. Some of his engineering specialties include stability, weights,
Structural Safeguards in Coast Guard Suspension and Revocation Proceedings
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, and discipline, among other things
Orlowski Named VP Engineering at Austal USA
, and mission systems divisions. His engineering and program leadership experience has been in support of international and U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs to include aircraft carriers, submarines, destroyers, and littoral combat ships. Orlowski holds a PhD in systems engineering from George Washington University. He received a master’s in systems engineering and a bachelor’s in ocean engineering from Virginia Tech. He is a graduate of the Executive Program at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business
Port of Everett Hires New Trade Development Director
;round,” Craig said. “I'm very honored to be coming home to the West Coast to join the Port of Everett. I’m looking forward to collaborating with the team to drive opportunities that bring continued growth and success to the port, the local community, and the beautiful state of Washington now, and for many more years to come.”Craig brings more than 25 years of business development, transportation and global supply chain management experience in both the U.S. and Canada, ranging from less-than-truckload freight shipments to some of the largest and most complex moves of breakbulk
Feng Joins Birns as Financial Controller
the fiscal welfare of the company. He joined the team at BIRNS with deep experience in corporate finance, having held an impressive range of leadership positions such as COO at Case Logistics, Asia Corporate Finance Director at GROHE Ltd., and Managing Director at G4S. He holds an MBA from George Washington University, and a B.A. in Business Administration from Chinese Culture University, Taiwan
Tentative US West Coast Port Contract Deal Reached
the negotiations in San Francisco earlier this week, said she "used her deep experience and judgment to keep the parties talking, working with them to reach an agreement after a long and sometimes acrimonious negotiation."The agreement, covering workers at ports stretching from California to Washington State, is subject to ratification by both parties. The ILWU and PMA declined to provide details on the deal."The tentative agreement delivers important stability for workers, for employers and for our country's supply chain," Su said in a statement on Wednesday.PMA President James
White House Says West Coast Port Negotiations Show Some Progress
with these parties."Business groups are pressuring U.S. President Joe Biden to intervene and appoint an independent mediator to finalize a contract since West Coast ports are critical to U.S. supply chains.International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) dockworkers at ports from California to Washington state have been working without a contract since July 2022. Unions are pressing for a bigger share of record profits reaped when cargo shipments surged during the pandemic.Contract talks hit a bump on June 1. Since then, the Pacific Maritime Association employers group has criticized the union
Cargo Operations Halt at the Port of Seattle Amid Labor Dispute
Willie Adams.Unions are seeking a pay increase that reflects workers' contribution to the ocean shipping industry's record profits from the pandemic cargo boom. They also want added compensation for the hours worked since their contract expired.West Coast ports stretching from California to Washington state are critical to the U.S. supply chains and the economy. More than 22,000 dockworkers at those trade gateways have been working without a contract since July.The largest U.S. business group on Friday urged President Joe Biden to intervene immediately and appoint an independent mediator to
