DSC Dredge Promotes McMahon to VP of Product Support
his career, McMahon has played an important role in several milestones, including the assembly of the largest cutter horsepower and deep-digging dredge in the United States. His technical expertise and leadership have been integral to many successful projects, from assembling complex dredges in Florida to overhauling equipment in Ohio. Now, in his new role, McMahon will focus on further advancing the company’s standard dredge design, improving maintenance services and ensuring exceptional support for customers worldwide."I always try to remind myself that no matter the issues or hurdles
Maritime Professional Training Names Flanagan Academic Principal
. “I am confident that he will be instrumental in future growth and innovation at MPT. We are very happy to have him assume this important position.”Flanagan mirrors his professional ambition and dedication in his community roles. He has had an active role in the Marine Industries of South Florida for seven years, participating in the ‘elevator speech’ contests. This involvement allows him to contribute to the growth and development of high school students, helping them build confidence and critical business skills. Additionally, Flanagan regularly aids actively sailing mariners
Franks to Lead Jacksonville University's Marine Science Research Institute
students to make significant environmental impacts in their future careers. "Dr. Franks holds students at the center of the research, innovation, and collaboration that he has been involved in," added Dr. Corbo. "The collaboration between the MSRI and various organizations in Northeast Florida are the ingredients that create the dynamic learning environment that we are so proud of."Jacksonville University President Tim Cost emphasized the scope of the search process for Dr. White's successor and highlighted Dr. Franks' strengths. "We ran a rigorous, national search for
Dettor to Lead Resolve Marine's New Business Development Department
relationships with clients, including ship owners, marine insurers, resource partners and government authorities. He is a regular speaker at conferences and client events and was appointed to co-lead the company's ESG Task Force in 2023. Dettor holds a degree in marketing from University of Central Florida and an executive M.B.A. from University of Warwick, Warwick Business School.Joseph Farrell III, CEO of Resolve Marine, said, “For the past 17 years, Daniel has consistently prioritized the perspective of our clients in our decision-making processes. His deep understanding of the evolving role
Royal Caribbean Recruiting Thousands to Meet Surging Demand
all were expecting," said Alexander Gumbs, chief executive of Port St. Maarten Group, who said less than a third of that goal for 1,000 actually applied.Tens of thousands of people need to be hired from the Caribbean and Latin America as new ships are deployed across the industry, according to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, a trade organization. Tourism boards and ports said one of the major challenges is educating potential candidates about a career at sea to meet industry labor demand.(Reuters - Reporting by Doyinsola Oladipo; Editing by Nick Zieminski
Texas A&M to Reduce Tuition For Merchant Mariner License Students
license while completing one of several license-option four-year bachelor’s degree programs at Texas A&M at Galveston.Effective September 1, under a new three-tiered fee structure approved by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, students from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Puerto Rico and Panama will save $300 per credit hour under in-state classification; students from Arkansas, New Mexico, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Oklahoma will save $150 per credit hour under in-region classification. Students outside these regions will be considered out-of-region
Wiltshire Named Acting Director of Port Everglades
successfully implemented several innovative programs to support increasing cargo, cruise and energy volumes, and has worked closely with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other state and federal agencies to move the port forward with innovative programs.He currently serves as a member of the South Florida District Export Council for the U.S. Department of Commerce and is president of the Florida Ocean Alliance.A native of Little Falls, NJ, Wiltshire graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1976. He received a master's degree in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School
New Leadership at Mustang Survival and Wing Group
across the retail sector and knows how to navigate the complexities of commercial and military operations.’Ballard will lead from the Mustang Waterlife Headquarters Vancouver, BC, which includes the local manufacturing facility. He’ll be overseeing the newly moved and expanded Jacksonville Florida plant, operations in Spencer, Virginia, and the overseas office in Salisbury, UK.Lance Richardson will have his desk next to Ballard’s at the Vancouver headquarters. As an Arc’teryx and Herschel alumni, Richardson’s supply chain and manufacturing expertise will fold seamlessly
Jonathan Daniels to Lead Port of Baltimore
to advance significant projects that will grow business and increase job opportunities.”At Port Everglades, Daniels led a $3 billion plan to expand business lines in containers, energy and cruise activity. Port Everglades is the 13th busiest container port in the U.S., the busiest energy port in Florida and the third busiest cruise homeport in the world. Prior to working at Port Everglades, Daniels was executive director and CEO for the Mississippi State Port Authority and oversaw a $570 million expansion and reconstruction project. He also worked for the Port of Oswego in New York and the Eastern
Horne Named VP of Trades at Newport News Shipbuilding
that we are working to strengthen across the entire organization,” Boykin shared.A 1989 honors graduate of the NNS’ Apprentice School, Horne holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Christopher Newport University and a master’s degree in engineering management from Florida Institute of Technology
TOTE Group Announces Jennifer Hudak as SVP of HR
terminals, where she served as human resources vice president for operations, supporting the company’s global network.Prior to Signature, Hudak oversaw HR strategies for PulteGroup, Inc., one of the nation’s largest residential home construction companies, as area vice president in Orlando, Florida. She previously worked at Pepsico, where she began her career and advanced through increasing 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
SeaPort Manatee Promotes Two Senior Staffers
SeaPort Manatee announced it has a newly promoted team of senior staff members leading business development initiatives for the Southwest and Central Florida trade hub.Effective Monday, August 7, Troy Layton is SeaPort Manatee’s director of business development, while Malcolm Edwards assumes the role of deputy director of business development.Layton joined SeaPort Manatee in July 2022 as senior manager of operations, following 28 years with Federal Marine Terminals Inc., the last 24 of those years as the stevedoring firm’s terminal manager for Manatee County’s seaport.Edwards, who
Taylor Named Austal USA COO for Transformation
while identifying and enabling synergies across these functions to ensure the company is aligned in pursuit of Austal USA’s strategic goals.Taylor holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Georgia State University and a master’s degree in accounting from University of Central Florida. She is a licensed CPA in the states of Alabama and Florida as well as a Chartered Global Management Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), the Alabama Society of CPAs, and the University of South Alabama Accounting Advisory Board
Brennan Named Director of NOAA’s National Hurricane Center
by issuing the best watches, warnings, forecasts and analyses of hazardous tropical weather and by increasing understanding of these hazards, enabling communities to be safe from tropical weather threats. The National Hurricane Center is co-located with the National Weather Service Miami-South Florida forecast office on the campus of Florida International University
Marco Santoro Takes Over as CEO at RMK Merrill-Stevens
on both sides of the Miami River, RMK Merrill-Stevens is equipped to handle diverse projects ranging from major refits and repair to rebuilds and reconfigurations, including reengineering and repowering, for vessels up to 250 feet long and up to 50 wide. Founded in in 1866, RMK Merrill-Stevens is Florida's oldest shipyard, but in recent years it has undergone a transformation, with numerous upgrades to its South Yard, including a new parts department and workspaces, as well as construction of the North Yard, complete with a 2,700-ton Pearlson shiplift."This company has an incredible heritage
Joey D’Isernia Named CEO of Eastern Shipbuilding Group
step into this role knowing how much my father sacrificed for us and for this company. We will carry on his legacy and maintain Eastern’s core values of delivering our clients exceptional service and the highest quality vessels,” said Joey D’Isernia.Joey was appointed president of the Florida-based shipbuilding group in 2015 and has spent his entire career working in the shipyard with his father and brothers.As president, he oversaw Eastern’s recovery following Hurricane Michael in 2018, as well as achievements in its execution of the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) project for the
Resolve Marine Announces New Leadership Roles
with oversight of the company’s Alaska and compliance divisions, shared resources (equipment, assets, and response depots), marketing and communications, and Resolve Academy. He holds a B.S. in marine engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, an M.S. in ocean engineering from Florida Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Cornell University.Lana Farrell, also a second-generation family member with the company and currently manager of talent development, will add responsibilities and lead the company’s alternative investments division with oversight of Resolve Academy
