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Peter Rouch (Photo: The Mission to Seafarers)

The Mission to Seafarers Names Rouch Secretary General

Maritime welfare charity The Mission to Seafarers announced Dr. Peter Rouch has been named as its next secretary general, succeeding Revd. Canon Andrew Wright, who will retire from the role in September this year, after almost 12 years of leading the organization.  Rouch has been appointed to the role by the board of The Mission to Seafarers. He will join the Mission on July 1, enabling a period of handover between himself and Wright.Tom Boardley, chairman of The Mission to Seafarers, said, "We are delighted that Peter is joining the Mission and look forward to welcoming him in July. Our

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Seafarer Happiness on the Rise

that the industry continues the work to improve crew wellbeing and does not rest on its laurels. Our data does show there is still a way to go and there is further work to be done to reach those seafarers who are struggling, who feel lost, frustrated and are in need of help.The Revd Canon Andrew Wright, Secretary General of The Mission to Seafarers, said, “It is great to see seafarer happiness increase after such low satisfaction in the last Seafarers Happiness Index report. As always, there is much to be learned from hearing directly from seafarers on how they feel about life at sea &ndash

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Alexander Cairo Port Completes Project Labor Agreement

the talent to build it. Our craftsmen and tradesmen are second to none and we can’t wait to show it yet again on the Cairo Port project.”“All the construction trades in our region are proud to see the Cairo port moving forward and are thrilled to be part of the project,” said Tate Wright of the Egyptian Building & Construction and Building Trades Council. “This port will use our location at the confluence of America’s two largest rivers to drive jobs, industry and investment to Southern Illinois.”“We are ensuring that the jobs and economic growth created

Engine Room Wall (Photo: Advanced Mechanical Enterprises)

'Sea the World' Reveal At Huizenga Center

, Palladium Technologies LLC, Aere Marine Group, FB Marine Group, Derecktor Shipyards, Global Marine Travel, Lauderdale Marine Center, Luxury Home Consultants, AdvantageServices.Net, MHG Insurance Brokers, Palmdale Oil Company, RPM Diesel Engines Co., Viking Crew, Ward’s Marine Electric, Water Taxi, Wright Maritime Group, Roscioli Yachting Center, Elite Marine AC and Universal Marine Center. The participating parties are now transitioning into phase two of the execution process which will possibly involve custom boat tables, piling with rope, a fighting chair, and other marine themed elements to complete

The Mission to Seafarers

Seafarer Happiness a Key Measure for Progress and Growth

of cargoes without pay, but also included hours of rest not being followed and overtime agreements being reneged on. These are serious indications that a significant number of shipping businesses are exploiting seafarers and in breach of laws to protect them and ensure safety onboard.   Andrew Wright, Secretary General of The Mission to Seafarers, commented: “As in many things, it’s too easy to focus on the most negative aspects of this Happiness Index to the detriment of the positives that we have seen. The community of seafaring - the friends, co-workers and the teamwork that are

Robert E. O’Connor (Photo: Montgomery McCracken)

Montgomery McCracken Names Two Maritime Attorneys to Firm Partnership

Montgomery McCracken announced it has named attorneys Robert E. O’Connor and Davis Lee Wright to the firm’s partnership. O’Connor, located in the firm’s New York office, was previously an associate. Wright, who is located in the firm’s Wilmington office, was of counsel.   O’Connor is a general litigator and a member of the firm’s Maritime and Transportation practice group. He represents insurers, owners and operators of vessels, and marine fuel suppliers among others. O’Connor also specializes in environmental matters relating to oil pollution and

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Cammell Laird Employee Celebrates 60 Years in Ship Repair

he enjoyed for nine years before being offered a position at the firm’s head office in London. However, he chose to remain in Merseyside and join a young, vibrant company called Seaforth Welding in 1984.   After Seaforth Welding closed its doors in 1986, Clark moved back to Birkenhead and Wright & Beyer later acquired by Cammell Laird Group PLC, which fell into administration following a down period for the company. Clark then took up a position at Northwestern Shiprepairers and Shipbuilders Ltd where he has remained for the last 17 years as the firm reemerged as Cammell Laird Shiprepairers

Commandant speaks, honors 2 Coast Guard aviators at ceremony in NC (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Corinne Zilnicki/Released)

USCG Commandant Honors Two

U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft served as the keynote speaker for the First Flight Society’s annual celebration at the Wright Brothers Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, Saturday. The ceremony marked the 113th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first flight, commemorated 100 years of Coast Guard aviation and honored the service of two Coast Guard aviators, Capt. Frank Erickson and Cmdr. Stewart Graham. Portraits of Erickson and Graham were unveiled before the two aviators were officially inducted into the Paul E. Garber First Flight Shrine. Erickson was

Foxx Names New Members to Maritime Industry Advisory Panel

Research Professor, Stevens Institute of Technology 25. Robert Wellner, Executive Vice President, Liberty Global Logistics LLC 26. Thomas Wetherald, Director of Business Development and Strategic Planning, General Dynamics-NASSCO 27. Lisa Wieland, Port Director, Massachusetts Port Authority 28. Brian Wright, President & Chief Executive Officer, Owensboro Riverport Authority   Ex-Officio Non-Voting Members  29. CAPT James Jenkins, USCG, Senior Maritime Safety and Security Advisor to the Secretary, Department of Transportation   

John Parrott (Photo: Foss Maritime)

Foss Maritime Names Parrott COO

Highway, port development and development challenges.   Parrott sits on the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce board of directors and travels to Washington D.C. each year with the WA-to-WA delegation. He serves on the Seaman's Services board of directors and is the treasurer for the Annie Wright Schools Board of Trustees. A strong believer in communities and education, Parrott is also active with The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound's Great Futures scholarship program.   Born in Seattle, Parrott has a BS degree in Marine Transportation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

David Doig (Photo: OPITO)

Oil & Gas Skills Body Invests in Eastern Mediterranean

awareness of the opportunities in the emerging oil and gas sector, increase the uptake of STEM subjects at schools and ensure university education is aligned with specific job roles in oil and gas and provide training to transfer existing skills among Cypriots into those needed in oil and gas. Chris Wright, formerly with OPITO in Dubai, has been appointed to head up the Cyprus office and will be responsible for building a safety training infrastructure to ensure Cypriot oil and gas workers are trained to OPITO’s world class standards. He will work closely with the government and local officials

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Sea Sunday Highlights the Plight of Abandoned Seafarers

is held all over the world by The Mission to Seafarers in every continent with services of thanksgiving and prayer to remember the hard work that seafarers undertake for British people, by bringing 90% of all imported goods to these shores by ship, night and day, 365 days a year. The Revd Andrew Wright, Secretary General, The Mission to Seafarers, said: “These cases show the deep trauma of being stranded far away from home without a friend. The Mission is that vital connection to the port community for emergency help and support. We have teams monitoring the UK’s local ports and further

FORCE Expands Tidal Energy Project Team

efforts to harness the power of the highest tides in the world are accelerating this year, and more people are joining the project to help ensure its success.   Today, speaking to industry, science, and government representatives at the Nova Scotia Energy Research and Development Forum, Tony Wright, general manager of FORCE (the Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy), announced two new staff members and two new volunteer board members have joined the team to help realize the clean energy potential in the Bay of Fundy.   "As we build on the success of installing the first-ever

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