NBBB and ESR Names Goedhard Sales and Marketing Director
Shared Ice Services LLC, responsible for the professional services of both Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) and Everett Ship Repair (ESR), announced the appointment of Bart Goedhard as the new Director of Sales and Marketing.Goedhard brings more than 30 years of extensive experience in the international maritime and transportation industry, having held leadership positions across a diverse range of sectors, including -marine and energy solutions, shipbuilding and repair firms, terminal ownership and operations, transportation companies, stevedoring services, and tug and barge operations.In his
Greene Returns to Nichols Bros in VP Role
Freeland, Wash. shipbuilder Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) announced it has appointed Lacey Greene as Vice President, New Construction Sales, effective from mid-July 2024.A second-generation shipbuilder, following in the footsteps of her father who worked at NBBB for many years, Greene started her career 20 years ago on the NBBB labor crew during the build of the SEAFIGHTER, also known as the X-CRAFT, and the paddle-wheel cruise boat EMPRESS OF THE NORTH, now the AMERICAN EMPRESS. She worked her way up under the mentorship of Matt Nichols, and during her 15+ combined years at NBBB and sister
MGBW Workers Complete In-house Welding Program
Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW), a family-owned boat repair and construction facility, is pleased to announce that 30 of its boatbuilders recently graduated from MGBW’s in-house Welding Certification Program. The Welding Program was launched in 2021 with support from a Small Shipyards Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD). In total, $859,250 was spent to develop the curriculum, secure an instructor, equip the welding classroom and sustain the vital program with a cost share of 67% covered by the grant with the remaining expenses covered by MGBW.
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Hires Roney as Sales, Marketing Director
Peter Roney has been hired to join the executive management team supporting U.S. West Coast shipyards Nichols Brothers Boat Builders and Everett Ship Repair.The news was announced by Shared Ice Services (SIS) is a subsidiary of Ice Cap Holding, the parent company of Ice Floe, dba Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) and Everett Ship Repair (ESR). SIS was recently established to support the operations of the two shipyards.NBBB is a newbuild and repair yard in Freeland, Wash., and ESR is a service and repair facility in Everett, Wash.Roney joined the company as director of sales and marketing in
IMTRA Grows Its Commercial Sales Team
growing commercial sales and increased product offering from IMTRA’s headquarters in New Bedford.With the offshore wind segment in particular growing rapidly, having established commercial sales and product management expertise in place will allow IMTRA to maintain and grow its business serving boat builders and mariners involved in this industry, the company said.In his new position, Morgan’s responsibilities will include supporting existing accounts in the vital commercial segment of IMTRA’s business from the Pacific Northwest region. He is also tasked with drawing on his extensive
Marine Jet Power Adds to Growing Team in the Americas
its business development team in the Americas.“Peter and Cole are a welcome addition to the MJP team in the Americas. As we continue to expand our footprint in the region their experience and expertise will be invaluable as we strive to offer an unmatched customer experience for shipyards, boat builders and operators,” said MJP President and Regional Director, Michael Rickey.Both Peter and Cole started their new positions with MJP on April 6.Merritt has joined MJP in the role of Sales Manager responsible for OEM sales in North, South and Central America. Merritt served in the U.S. Marine
Sea Machines Expands European Sales Force
;s hard-working commercial fleets with technology that empowers operators with enhanced on-water productivity and job predictability.Sea Machines offers proven commercial-grade, wireless, remote vessel-control systems and autonomous navigation technology. In his role, Relou will work closely with workboat operators and boat-builders serving task-oriented sectors, such as aquaculture, hydrographic and UXO surveying, dredging and oil-spill response. He also will support the company’s advanced situational awareness technology trials currently being piloted on an A.P. Moller-Maersk container ship
Sea Machines Quadruples Headcount in 18 Months
CEO, Sea Machines. “It’s exciting to see the continuing growth of the company as demand for our products increase.”The company is also managing a pilot program with Tuco Marine, of Denmark, to test the autonomous technology aboard ProZero workboats and will soon announce additional boat builders that are incorporating the technology.Current job postings for Sea Machines include: Technical lead, autonomous vehicle perception; user interface developer; and perception scientists for marine autonomy.
NAUTIC-ON Hires Sandoval for Business Development
the launch of its smart boating platform. The platform improves the boat ownership experience through connectivity and service.In the newly-created position, Sandoval will lead the development of NAUTIC-ON’s domestic sales and strategic partnerships with dealers, marinas, distributors, boat builders, and other marine companies.Prior to the marine industry, Sandoval had a successful 17-year career in the biotech/biomedical industry where he held many positions of increasing responsibility for several FORTUNE 100 companies. Aside from his role as an industry advocate and leader, Sandoval
Clark Joins ComMar Sales Team
ComMar Sales LLC, a manufacturer's rep group, is expanding its sales team by adding a new associate to represent its clients' products. Jeff Clark is now servicing boat builders and yards in the New England and upper Mid-Atlantic regions. He has been tasked with developing and expanding ComMar's reach along the upper East Coast. He will actively promote ComMar's many lines of electronics, parts and equipment for outfitting new and refit boats.
Bourque Joins Sea Machines
advanced technology, Bourque said, “and Sea Machines represents the latest of offerings that allow operators to modernize their fleets. There are countless applications where autonomy can benefit workboats and security vessels.” Sea Machines sells its autonomous system as kits to boat builders and retrofit projects around the world. Retrofit projects will be supported by a global network of certified installers. The company said its first product, the SMR-300, allows vessels to be operated from a remote station, providing direct joystick control and computer-station based
ACR Electronics Names Delcourt Sales Manager
MHz beacons, AIS man overboard devices, distress lights and other safety products for the recreational and commercial markets. Delcourt brings several years of experience in the marine sector to his new role at ACR, including European sales experience with a major emphasis with French OEM boat builders. He joins ACR following three years at marine equipment manufacturer Lewmar and three years as International Sales Manager at Karver Systems, covering Europe, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and the U.S. In a previous role, he also managed equipment logistics for the Extreme Sailing Series
Vesper Marine Plots Americas Expansion
Marine has engaged sales and marketing group Richards Marine Marketing to represent the business throughout the West Coast and Canadian markets. Richards Marine Marketing principal, Mark Richards, will build sales for Vesper Marine’s innovative smartAIS transponders through his network of boat builders, distributors and dealers. This follows the announcement of Wickes Marine as the sales and marketing representative group for the East Coast. With increased demand for commercial and recreational AIS transponders in the U.S. and Canadian markets, Vesper Marine said it is consolidating
Marine Exhaust Systems Hires Brown
Brown for technical sales. Sheila Prieschl, vice-president, made the announcement. rown brings to Marine Exhaust Systems a broad, unique skillset, ranging from sales and marketing strategy to small business and entrepreneurship. In his new role, he will work with owners, captains, boatyards and boat builders to develop complete exhaust systems and sell individual components Most recently, Brown held the position of director of sales for Galatea, an online vessel maintenance management system. Prior, he worked for Vessel Vanguard, and in new and brokerage boat and yacht sales.
Horizon Names Hotz VP, Business Development
Hotz as Vice President of Business Development. Hotz brings to the role industry experience and a background in business development, having worked within the commercial and government marine sector throughout his entire 27-year career, including positions at several domestic and international boat builders. “John will focus on growing Horizon’s core competencies in the global marketplace and continue to build on the momentum we have been able to secure internationally,” said Travis R. Short, President of Horizon Shipbuilding. “John will help foster and develop new relationship
SeaDek Adds Installers in New Zealand
Reporting a surge in international demand, SeaDek said it has added 10 new SeaDek Certified Installers in New Zealand. Working in partnership with SeaDek Certified Fabricator Batavian Rubber, the new Installers will be strategically located to provide custom SeaDek patterning and installation for boat builders, marinas and end-users. Members of SeaDek's ownership recently traveled alongside SeaDek factory CAD technicians to Batavian's New Zealand headquarters to conduct a training program for the new installers, which included in-depth hands-on instruction on SeaDek's digital patterning
Kent, Johnson Join Pettit Sales Team
Florida. Kent, who joined the Pettit Team in January, 2016 as a Technical Sales Representative, has 28 years of experience in the marine coatings market. During his time in the marine industry, he has had the opportunity to work in different business facets ranging from boatyards and boat builders to charter companies throughout the southern U.S. and the Caribbean Islands. Johnson brings nearly 40 years of industry sales and management experience to Pettit. Prior to briefly retiring in April 2015, Johnson spent 10 years with Interlux/Awlgrip, after 28 years with Interlux
