AAPA Latam Appoints Juan Duarte as Executive President
CEO of Port Miami, said, “Latin America represents 48 percent of our trade, so I celebrate the continued presence of AAPA in the region. I am sure that AAPA Latin America will create new opportunities for all members and the maritime industry.”Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach in California, also underlined the growing role of Latin America: “Latin America is an important emerging market, as shippers seek the most efficient routes for goods and countries diversify their trading partners. Juan is an inspiring choice to lead this effort. I look forward to Latin America’s
Port of Los Angeles Promotes Calhoun to Deputy Executive Director
. Her tenure also included serving in a civilian oversight capacity in the Los Angeles Police Commission’s office of the inspector general and as a grants manager with the city’s housing department.Calhoun has an undergraduate degree in Spanish language and literature from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of Science degree in public administration from California State University, Los Angeles
PMSA’s Michele Grubbs Joins CII Board of Directors
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. As our latest
Merrigan Joins Teledyne RD Instruments
service team to enhance global support of Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP) and Doppler Velocity Logs (DVL).Merrigan has a background in civil engineering, physical oceanography, water resources and hydrology, with a BS and an MS from the University of Arizona and PhD from the University of California, Irvine. As a graduate research assistant, Merrigan’s work focused on understanding the physical drivers of hypoxia in coral reef systems. She used analytical models and field observations to analyze the physical processes that affect the oxygen dynamics and water quality in these fragile
Maritime Employers: Working to Find Workers
Program Director Sal Vaca outlined some coalition goals. The focus - Shipyard and maritime construction jobs, e.g., marine techs, welders, mechanics, shipwrights and electricians; and,Water transportation, e.g., deckhands, station agents, captains and captain assistants.Next steps are linked to California Workforce Accelerator programs. An initial goal is to train 30 participants, then ramping up to 300. Officials seek to leverage workforce training monies that are part of federal and state infrastructure and energy programs, e.g., EPA’s clean ports initiative. The coalition estimates that
US Navy Expands Shipyard Talent Pipeline in Southern California
The U.S. Navy's Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) program launched the Southern California Talent Pipeline Program in Newport Beach, Calif., April 26. The program will engage hundreds of shipbuilding and ship sustainment suppliers across the region to create maritime-focused manufacturing pipelines that revitalize the defense workforce by addressing critical skill gaps."The strength of the talent pipeline is as vital as any capability of a submarine," said Program Executive Officer Undersea Warfare Systems Rear Adm. Todd Weeks and executive sponsor, Southern California Talent Pipeline
Xeneta Appoints Chief Product Officer
and again over multiple rounds.“There is a lack of visibility in the market on how much businesses should be paying for ocean and air freight.”Xeneta is set to launch the next generation of the platform in 2024 with previews being showcased at the TPM24 industry summit in Long Beach, California.“The Xeneta platform is already providing tremendous value to customers, which is a great position to be in as a product leader.“The long-term journey for the Xeneta platform is about insights and further personalization of the experience for customers. We want to display relevant data
Austal USA Names Parsons Human Resources VP
management and executive teams to provide strategic, practical and solutions-oriented employment counseling. Parsons previously served as Austal USA’s Associate General Counsel and was the company’s in-house employment attorney across Austal USA’s global footprint spanning Alabama, California, Virginia and Singapore.Parsons obtained a B.A. in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans and a J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law, and holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification
Port of Oakland Names Colleen Liang Environmental Director
planning, managing the port’s resiliency program, including impacts from sea level rise and groundwater intrusion, and updating environmental programs including the port’s sustainability program. Liang received a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Ecology from the University of California, Irvine. She has been a long-time member and supporter of the port’s Asian Employees Association. In her spare time, she is a troop leader for her daughter’s girl scout troop and enjoys spending time with her family
Alicia Barton Named CEO of Vineyard Offshore
its first project, the 1.3 gigawatt (GW) Excelsior Wind, in the latest offshore wind procurement by the State of New York. The company is also pursuing development of an additional lease area on the East Coast, south of the current Vineyard Wind site, and a newly acquired lease area off the Northern California coast, which will require floating wind turbines.“We are very excited to bring Alicia to the team to lead our efforts at Vineyard Offshore,” said Tim Evans, Partner and Head of North America for CIP. “Her experience in business and policy make her a true leader in this field
Port of Oakland appoints its first woman Director of Engineering
;nchez said. “I was born and raised in Oakland and am excited to oversee the planning and implementation of projects that will deliver cleaner operations to protect our environment while improving the port.” Sánchez earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Construction Management from California State University, East Bay. She holds a California Professional Engineering license and a Project Management Professional Certificate. Sánchez is a member of the Society of Women Engineers
Jennifer Stewart Joins NOAA TPO as Technology Transfer Specialist
including innovation discovery, technology road mapping, intellectual property management, patent licensing, and cooperative research and development agreements.Stewart is an award winning technology transfer professional who has supported a variety of economic development-based organizations within California’s Inland Empire and beyond. In 2014 she was elected to serve on the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Board and continues to serve as a Board member of the FLC. Additionally, Stewart has spent time supporting Small Business Administration outreach roadshows, educating small businesses on
Former BOEM Head Amanda Lefton Joins RWE
wind industry under direction from the Biden Administration. Lefton resigned from here position at BOEM effective January 19, 2023.RWE is one of the world's largest producers of offshore wind energy, with projects in Asia, Europe and the United States. In the U.S., it has leases off New York and California and is working to advance the offshore wind supply chain in the Gulf of Mexico.“Amanda has successfully created significant momentum for the offshore wind industry in the U.S. Her knowhow navigating all levels of government has resulted in the approval and now construction of the nation&rsquo
Dumont Takes the Helm at Cal Maritime
Michael J. Dumont started his tenure as interim president of California State University (CSU) Maritime Academy.Aside from service as a reserve military officer, Dumont was a senior executive in several agencies of the Federal government. Earlier in his career he was a litigation attorney with a private law firm representing aviation and maritime businesses, municipal governments, and institutions of higher education. He later served with the U.S. Department of Justice where he handled aviation and admiralty litigation before leading major white-collar criminal investigations. Since leaving
Port of Redwood City Names Coats Director of Operations
manager for maritime and asset management for the Port of New Orleans where she served for six years. She also served as a real estate program manager for the Port of San Diego where she led several high-profile terminal negotiations and projects. “I’m thrilled to be returning to California to put my experience to work at the Port of Redwood City,” said Coats, who recently relocated her family to the Silicon Valley for the position. “I am looking forward to leveraging my industry knowledge to identify growth opportunities, foster strategic partnerships and enhance overall
Tentative US West Coast Port Contract Deal Reached
Su to 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
White House Says West Coast Port Negotiations Show Some Progress
working closely 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
