PMSA’s Michele Grubbs Joins CII Board of Directors
transportation community.Grubbs has been with PMSA since 2004, overseeing 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
VersaDock Appoints Head of Engineering
and more complex platform and dock projects introducing continuous innovation to maximise durabililty and stability of each dock or platform, for a wide variety of uses from floating bridges to industrial and military as well as for leisure vessels. With a background in engineering in the aerospace industry, Batchelor brings a wealth of experience to VersaDock, to drive the development of the product offer in this rapidly expanding company
Smith Taken on Rolls-Royce Holdings Board
of the University of Central Lancashire, The Royal Aeronautical Society and The Chartered Institute of Management. Ian Davis, Chairman of Rolls-Royce, said: "Sir Kevin is a great fit for our Board. He has a deep knowledge of global engineering and manufacturing businesses, as well as the aerospace industry. His private equity experience in operations intensive businesses with Unitas will also be extremely valuable. We welcome Sir Kevin and are looking forward to working with him." Sir Kevin said: "Rolls Royce is admired the world over and represents the pinnacle of British engineering
SeaRiver Names New US-flag Tanker
components and controls as well as fuel, lube oil and electrical systems to deliver energy efficiencies and better performance. SeaRiver Maritime consulted with independent specialists to complete an extensive evaluation of the vessel’s design, adhering to the same methodology used by the aerospace industry and the U.S. Department of Defense. The ship’s main engine and auxiliary systems will be energy efficient and generate lower air emissions than required by regulatory standards.
Northrop Grumman Appoints Kim
chief executive for South Korea, effective Feb. 2, 2015. In this new position, he will be responsible for coordinating the corporation's relationship with South Korea, supporting current programs and developing strategies for growth. Kim has more than 30 years of experience working in the aerospace industry in the U.S., South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. He joins Northrop Grumman after five years with Boeing Defense, Space and Security, where he was vice president of business development and country director for South Korea. Prior to that, he spent 20 years in the U.S. working for Korea
