Franks to Lead Jacksonville University's Marine Science Research Institute
;Dr. Franks has developed the relationships to continue the work started by Dr. White," said Dr. Christopher Corbo, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "The MSRI began as a center for marine science education that directly supports the St. Johns River, the City of Jacksonville, and its coastal areas. He will continue the long-standing collaborations, develop new ones, and enhance the work of the institute towards a national stage."Dr. Franks' commitment to placing students at the heart of his work has been a driving force behind his success. His efforts have created a dynamic
NOAA Promotes Nancy Hann to Deputy Under Secretary
of the NOAA Corps and NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO).In her new role as deputy under secretary for operations, Hann will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the agency's national and international operations for oceanic and atmospheric services, research and coastal and marine stewardship.“Vice Adm. (select) Hann is an experienced and well-respected leader with an impressive resume of accomplishments," said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad, Ph.D. “I look forward to working with her as a key member of my management team to further advance NOAA&rsquo
Maritime Employers: Working to Find Workers
. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that, from 2022 to 2032, 8,800 water transportation workers will be needed each year, mostly to replace retirees or people leaving the maritime sector.In the face of these challenges, maritime companies are not just drifting about. Across the U.S. – in coastal, inland waterways and Great Lakes ports – companies are stepping up, partnering with training facilities, forming regional workforce coalitions and establishing in-house apprenticeships. The following is a closer look at some of these workforce initiatives.Partnership: Fincantieri Shipyards
Gladys Goh takes the Helm at Nippon Paint Marine
, Strategic Innovation & Marketing at NIPSEA Group.Over the course of 2024, Nippon Paint Marine plans to launch several new products to market, including expanding its leading antifouling solution, FASTAR, to incorporate Hydrogel ‘water-trapping’ technology for both ocean-going and coastal-range vessels. It is also focusing on developing low VOC in both antifouling and anticorrosion coatings to meet regulatory compliances and regional VOC requirements, especially in key markets such as China and South Korea. Lowering VOC emissions helps protect the health of individuals working at
TCarta Plans Bathymetric Mapping Workshop for Jamaica
TCarta Marine, a global provider of hydrospatial products and services, will conduct a week-long coastal bathymetric mapping workshop for hydrographic surveyors in Jamaica. The workshop will be hosted by the Jamaica National Land Agency (NLA) and funded by The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 project.Scheduled for the week of February 5, 2024, at the NLA Surveys & Mapping Division headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica, the workshop will instruct participants in the use of satellite-derived bathymetry (SDB) technology with the TCarta Trident Geoprocessing Toolbox. The software-as-a-service SDB
Labor Shortages, Climate Change & Technology: They’re All Related
demands for all of these skill sets. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) claims we are short 90,000 seafarers worldwide. Our current Administration claims it will create tens of thousands of new jobs tied to U.S. offshore wind alone. How do we fill those positions?Within our domestic shipping, coastal and offshore industries, the issue now extends beyond the repeated claim of national security. We now seek industrial security.Education in the United States is also changing, and if you take an interest as a business owner you will hear the word “pathways” in many of the discussions
Crowley Hires Coplen as Wind Services VP
Services, and our near- and long-term goals.”Crowley is underway with development and planning for wind terminals in California, Louisiana and Massachusetts. In addition, the company’s CREST Wind joint venture with ESVAGT recently announced the construction of a service operations vessel for Coastal Virginia’s major wind energy project, in addition to Crowley providing feedering vessel services and other supply chain solutions. The company’s growth in wind energy solutions led to the launch of Wind Services as a stand-alone business unit in 2021.Coplen previously served as president
Help Wanted: Build a New Industry
generations.”Rogers said that new students can be trained in about three weeks to be ready for basic safety skills, lifeboat skills and designated security duties. He said the school has changed its recruiting efforts somewhat so that it can identify potential students living in prospective OSW coastal areas. A parallel focus is on trade schools and community colleges in those areas. Rogers emphasized, though, that SIU’s recruitment is for the whole maritime industry, not just OSW. “We try to over qualify our members,” Rogers said, “so they have more choices where they&rsquo
Guercio Joins NASH Maritime’s Technology Team
engineering, systems design and installation know-how.“We look forward to deploying John on our expanding project portfolio and client base, to help us deliver world class solutions to marine technology problems.”Guercio joins NASH Maritime at a time when its technology team, which helps coastal states, port and marine infrastructure operators make cost-effective future proof hardware and software system decisions, continues its growth in U.K. and in international markets
TDI-Brooks Hires Maxon as Senior Environmental Scientist
has joined TDI-Brooks as a senior environmental scientist, broadening the company’s environmental capabilities and services. She has more than 30 years of experience as a program manager, environmental chemist, field supervisor, and risk assessor encompassing a wide range of offshore and coastal projects throughout the world. She has a thorough understanding of environmental issues related to offshore exploration and production activities in oil and gas and mining industries, marine construction and decommissioning, and maintenance and remedial dredging.For the last 17 years, Cynda served
Valeport Names Slade Innovation and Product Manager
project. This includes reviewing existing products to ensure they remain relevant and meet customers’ current and future needs.Slade has over 18 years’ experience as an accredited hydrographic professional working within a range of sectors including: civil hydrography, marine renewables, coastal monitoring and offshore oil and gas. He joins Valeport following 12 years across various roles at Fugro and Fugro Academy, where he was involved in operations offshore as a surveyor, and designing and delivering the internationally recognized FIG/IHO/ICA (IBSC) Category B Applied Hydrographic Survey
Steve Thur Named Director of NOAA Research
Steve Thur, Ph.D., a nationally recognized leader in coastal science and management, has been appointed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo as the assistant administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (NOAA Research). In this capacity, Thur will serve as director of NOAA’s office primarily responsible for foundational research that is key to understanding our weather, climate and marine ecosystems. Thur will transition into the role in early October.Thur comes to NOAA Research following nearly two decades at NOAA’s National Ocean Service, where he most recently served as
UKHO Appoints Marion Leslie as Non-Executive Chair
Executive.UKHO exists to support safe, secure and thriving oceans. The UKHO is a world-leading center for hydrography, specializing in marine geospatial data that supports defense and global shipping, while helping customers and partners to unlock a deeper understanding of the world’s oceans and coastal environments. The UKHO serves Defense and wider government, has a thriving navigation business and is developing future maritime products and services.Working closely with the UKHO Chief Executive and executive leadership team, the Chair and the Board offer support and challenge to ensure that there
Investments in Hydrogen, Platform Electrification, and CCS Could Create 26,000 New Jobs in UK by 2030
A trio of new low-carbon technologies could create 26,000 new UK energy jobs by 2030, according to Robert Gordon University research commissioned by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK).Many of the new jobs would be in coastal communities stretching around the UK, from East Anglia, northeast England, north-east Scotland and down to Merseyside and north Wales, the research said.RGU’s Energy Transition Institute looked at the potential benefits of three new fast-expanding energy technologies: Mass production of hydrogen - a green fuel that can replace natural gas and diesel; Carbon transport and storage
UK Offshore Wind Workforce Growing to Meet Demand -Report
;s Deputy Chief Executive Melanie Onn, who said, “The U.K. offshore wind industry is a powerhouse for job creation. I’ve seen at first hand the way that my home town of Grimsby is being transformed by this dynamic sector which is bringing billions of private sector investment into coastal communities up and down the country. “This report shows that we’re making rapid progress in seizing the economic benefits of the Green Industrial Revolution, and that we’ll need to continue to grow fast to ensure that we meet the Government’s target of 50 gigawatts
AWO Video Highlights National Importance, Career Appeal of Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry
of the tugboat, towboat and barge industry and the rewarding careers the industry has to offer.The three-minute video, "The Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry: Careers that Make Waves," shows a diverse range of industry vessels and mariners in action across the United States in the inland, coastal and harbor sectors and highlights the industry's contributions to safety, security, and environmental sustainability. The video also features mariners from several AWO member companies speaking on camera, sharing their experiences working in the industry and discussing the benefits of careers
ASL Hires Chawarski as Biological Oceanographer
ASL Environmental Sciences Inc. announced the appointment of Julek Chawarski to the position of Biological Oceanographer. Chawarski contributes nearly a decade of experience in fisheries science, with expertise in forage fisheries and biological oceanography in coastal and deep ocean ecosystems. He will be responsible for developing consulting services for ASL's ocean monitoring clients and will develop new tools for hydroacoustic studies of aquatic ecosystems.Previous to his appointment at ASL, Chawarski completed a Masters in Marine Biology at the University of Maine. During his studies he
