Pettengill Tapped to Lead Maine Port Authority
. Prior to joining state government, Pettengill spent 11 years sailing as a U.S. Merchant Marine deck officer on tall ships, towboats, offshore supply vessels, and tugboats. Much of her time was spent sailing on U.S. waters, including the Great Lakes, Inland Waterways, Gulf of Mexico, and Gulf of Alaska."During her time at the Maine Port Authority, Chelsea has played a key role in the MPA's ongoing success and growth, and I'm confident she will continue that excellent work," said Wade Merritt, President of the Maine International Trade Center and MPA board member. "Chelsea
Chad Cary to Lead NOAA Corps and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
this opportunity to continue serving the nation alongside our highly skilled and dedicated workforce,” said Cary. “I would also like to thank my predecessor, Vice Admiral (select) Nancy Hann, for her vision, courageous leadership and service to the nation.”Cary was born and raised in Alaska. He earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental science with an emphasis in marine sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before joining the NOAA Corps in 2001. He also holds a master’s degree in geography from Portland State University and a graduate certificate
Tague named VP of Sales and Supply for Crowley Fuels Business
Crowley named Walter Tague as vice president of sales and supply for its Crowley Fuels businesses unit, which services energy logistics needs throughout Alaska. With more than 30 years of maritime industry experience specializing in supply chain management and support in the oil and gas sectors, Tague will oversee Crowley’s marketing, sales, customer relations and procurement of refined product supply for the Alaskan and Canadian Arctic markets.Since joining Crowley in 1999, Tague has served in multiple roles, most recently as the director of commercial operations, overseeing the
TOTE Group Announces Jennifer Hudak as SVP of HR
roles of responsibility to become a human resources director for the company’s North American Beverages Division.Since Hudak assumed her role as senior vice president of human resources for the TOTE Group, Gerrard has taken on the position of vice president of human resources for TOTE Maritime Alaska, where he will serve as an advisor to Hudak until his retirement in December.Throughout his nine-year tenure, Gerrard has been a trusted advisor and key leader in the evolution of workforce development for the TOTE Group companies."We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Gene for the many contributio
Crowley Names Heil VP, Government Relations
Crowley’s transportation and logistics solutions to continue the growth as a chosen partner for government and military.”During his time in Congress, Heil also served as legislative director for Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and worked for Rep. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.), Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.). Heil holds a juris doctorate from the Georgetown University Law Center and a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University. He is a member of the District of Columbia Bar
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Hires Roney as Sales, Marketing Director
the shipyard needs of the region’s operators and am excited about offering a shipyard services model where both NBBB and ESR can contribute their expertise and vast capabilities on a common project,” Roney said.Prior to joining NBBB and ESR, Roney began his career as a commercial fisherman in Alaska, which led him to Foss Maritime in 2005. He climbed the ranks starting as a deckhand and after reaching Captain, he decided to take a shoreside position where he developed his professional and operations career for eight years, holding various positions in operations, project management and director
Resolve Marine Announces New Leadership Roles
Marine salvage, rescue, emergency response and specialized services company Resolve Marine announced that Deputy CEO Joseph Farrell, III has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. In the combined role he oversees all operations and administration including emergency response, projects, Alaska, shared resources, HSEQ, strategy and M&A, finance, government relations, human resources, marketing, and alternative investments.Farrell, III, was appointed Deputy CEO in April 2022 and brings 17 years of field operations and business experience at Resolve Marine; he joined the firm in 2006 as a salvage
IMTRA Grows Its Commercial Sales Team
marine and overland adventure clients.“I am absolutely thrilled to join the IMTRA team as Regional Commercial Sales Manager for the Pacific Northwest,” said Morgan. “I look forward to using my established industry experience to support our customers from the San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska and to build lasting relationships with commercial mariners, shipyards and boat builders in this region.”"Commercial marine vessels, such as passenger vessels, commercial fishing vessels, municipals vessels, tugs and barges, and the components they require to effectively and safely perform
Giersdorf Joins American Queen Voyages as Acting President
Voyages for nearly three years and brings a deep passion and understanding of Hornblower’s overnight cruise industry including supporting the acquisition and reimagining of the independent shore excursions business, Venture Ashore, and more recently, the launch of Ocean Victory, Hornblower's Alaska Expedition experiences.As acting president, he will be responsible for developing and implementing American Queen Voyage’s overall business strategy providing guidance to the leadership team to create sustainable value for all stakeholders including, company growth, innovation, performance
NFPA Certificated Marine Chemists – A Century of Fire Protection and Life Safety
;s Certificate is posted for hot work in, on or adjacent to tanks, spaces or compartments that contain or previously contained combustible or flammable liquids or flammable gas. Presently there are 93 NFPA Certificated Marine Chemists located in ports throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam. Together these marine chemists write about 31,000 Marine Chemist’s Certificates each year.It's fitting that NFPA 306 has entered the revision cycle for the 2024 edition just as the marine chemist program enters its second century. The first draft of the next edition of NFPA 306
Resolve Marine Announces Leadership Transition
has more than two decades of field operations and business experience at Resolve Marine. After serving as a naval architect and project manager where he worked on and led high-profile salvage projects around the world, he was appointed director, business development with oversight of the company’s Alaska and compliance divisions, shared resources (equipment, assets, and response depots), marketing and communications, and Resolve Academy, the company’s firefighting and training division.Farrell holds a B.S. in marine engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, an M.S. in ocean engineering
TOTE Group Announces Leadership Changes
leadership team. Mike Noone, President of TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, LLC is being promoted to a new role as the company’s chief operating officer for TOTE Group. Kevin D. Kendrick will be named the new president of TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico and Alex Hofeling will be named president of TOTE Maritime Alaska, LLC.“The TOTE organization welcomes Mike to this newly created role, where he will help drive the future of our companies,” said TOTE Group President & CEO Tim Nolan. "Mike’s proven track record as an executive and his 30-years’ experience in shipping and logistics
Two Texas A&M Students Earn Crowley Scholarships
programs. In 1994, Chairman and CEO Tom Crowley Jr. established the Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship Program in honor of his father who led the company to extraordinary heights before passing away in 1994. The company continues to give scholarship dollars to deserving students in the U.S., Alaska and Puerto Rico. In 2006, the program was expanded to Central America, and to date has provided financial assistance to more than 20 students in that region
Lemanowicz Joins Poseidon Barge, Piedmont Relocates
.Piedmont, a technical expert, has worked for Poseidon Barge for more than 14 years, having managed the Northeast territory since 2009. As West Coast territory sales manager based in Arizona, his new territory includes Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, Hawaii, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Mexico. Poseidon Barge said it will soon open an equipment storage yard in the Western region
All American Marine Hires Federer as Business Development Manager
maritime industry is going through a renaissance period of innovation and AAM’s attentiveness to these emerging technologies is pioneering. These types of technologies will become common in nearly all vessel operations throughout the industry."Federer recently left his position as Director of Alaska’s Maritime Training Center (AMTC). Prior to joining at AAM, Federer has had over a decade of experience operating AAM-constructed Teknicraft catamarans in Alaska. In addition, his maritime career also includes experience on research ships, fast ferries and tugboats. Federer will also be leaving
Two Great Lakes Maritime Academy Cadets Awarded Crowley Scholarships
in history and countless national awards. His namesake scholarship celebrates leadership and excellence in today’s aspiring mariners as they sail to new horizons in technology and global trade.Over more than a quarter-century, the company has provided scholarship dollars to students in the U.S., Alaska, and Puerto Rico. In 2006, the program was expanded to Central America and to date, has provided financial assistance to dozens of students in that region
NY & NJ Missing the Boat on Mariner Vaccinations -Union Boss
Americans do, Larkin says. “Our members travel to and from their jobs aboard ship. They do not have the ability to schedule appointments for multiple vaccinations with certainty.”Despite U.S. vessels being essential for serving U.S. military bases overseas and supplying entire states such as Alaska and Hawaii, the federal government has delegated the responsibility of vaccinating the Merchant Marine to the states and their governors.“The only way that we’re going to get enough shots in arms of seafarers is if we have action by the governors,” Marcus says. “We know that
