Hornblower Names Michelle Manson Chief People Officer
of experience in HR and strategic consulting services for international corporations. She joins Hornblower from Kinetic Consulting and following a decades-long career with Procter & Gamble. Mason holds a bachelor’s degree in design and environmental analysis and a master’s degree in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University.“With her proven track record of driving organizational excellence and fostering talent, I’m thrilled that Michelle will be leading our HR and people initiatives as our company continues to evolve,” Flaskey said. “Our mission is
Cadmatic Names Detlef Schneider CEO
export company developing 3D plant design software into a globally operating software company. Cadmatic has 330 employees that serve customers in 60 countries and has 21 offices in 17 countries. Cadmatic's product portfolio has expanded to cover the software required for the design of ships, industrial plants, and buildings, as well as for managing digital information from design to construction and operations.According to Manner, Rantala has committed to putting his know-how and experience at Cadmatic’s and the new CEO’s disposal. At the Cadmatic shareholders’ meeting, it will
SECNAV Announces Push to Rebuild Michigan's Maritime Industrial Base
The United States' Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro on Monday announced a federal, state and local partnership intended to help rebuild the maritime industrial base workforce required to support the Navy.The so-called Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative (M3) will establish training pipelines and programs to meet the Navy’s need for thousands of new workers and jobs across the state and the broader Great Lakes region. With an initial focus on submarine production skillsets before expansion to other types of ships, the initiative will implement a training curriculum
Austal Chairman John Rothwell to Retire, Richard Spencer Tapped as Successor
orderbook, over 4,000 employees and substantial ship building operations in Australia, the United States and South East Asia.Rothwell said Austal set out four important criteria to select its new chair – excellent character; strong business acumen; in-depth knowledge of the U.S. defense industrial base; and enduring relationships with the Australian and/or U.S. defence sector.“Those criteria narrowed the field of candidates considerably,” he said. “Richard was at the top of the list, and I’m pleased that he was receptive to our approach.”Spencer served five
Silicon Sensing Establishes US Office
motion sensing for ever-more compact platforms, whether on land, sea, air or in space.”The U.K.-based firm supplies gyros, accelerometers and inertial measurement units into diverse markets including autonomous vehicles, surveying and mapping, space, defence, aerospace and construction and industrial machinery. Some of these markets will experience double-digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for inertial sensors through to 2030, alongside fast-evolving inertial requirements for a new generation of applications, the company said.“We expect our next generation of products, currently
Maritime Employers: Working to Find Workers
and students.” -Andrew Clemons, Grant Administrator, State of Washington.In March, the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation announced a new workforce development webpage – for electric vehicle job opportunities.A centralized focus, especially from the top, is a big help for an industrial sector looking for tens of thousands of smart and talented people. The Joint Office was asked: any similar federal agency efforts to help build the maritime workforce? Not yet – however, importantly, MARAD is planning to link maritime job opportunities with Department of Labor websites (more
Apprenticeship Programs Are Key to the Future of Marine Welding
.com — so that industry and the media could share accurate data. Currently, the U.S. needs 330,000 new welding professionals by 2028.While some may shrug at the shortage of welders in the offshore, marine and civil fabrication industries, the need for welders to shore up the U.S. defense industrial base is matter of national urgency.A recent article in Defense News magazine1 states that Navy ship programs face years-long delays amid labor woes. In the article, Navy acquisition chief Nickolas Guertin notes the “greening of the workforce” — or replacing a highly experienced
Australian Submarine Maintenance Facing Possible Disruption Due to Workers Strikes
has only offered a 6.75% raise, according to Stuart Gordon, an assistant secretary for the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union."The Navy doesn't pay its sailors less money if they work in South Australia, so why should it be that way for those who build the ships," he said.Lengthy industrial action could delay maintenance work on the Collins boats due to begin imminently.The submarine HMAS Rankin is set to arrive at Osborne this month to begin two years of maintenance work, while HMAS Sheean is at the shipyard and almost finished with a similar cycle of repairs, Gordon said.ASC said
Matthew Peck Joins Teledyne Interconnect Solutions
Teledyne Interconnect Solutions, a part of Teledyne Marine, announced Matthew Peck has joined the organization as its new Outside Sales Manager. Based primarily in Houston, Peck will be leading the Interconnect sales team in serving customers in a wide range of industrial and marine markets.Peck spent the initial years of his career at JDR Cable Systems, working in the subsea oil and gas and offshore wind industries. He has been in s engineering and project management, covering global projects for subsea umbilicals and power cables. Then moving to private equity, led his company to aggressive growth
Engines, Inc. Names Hughes Managing Director
success while maintaining their focus on providing exceptional customer service and superior marine engine solutions."According to engines, inc. one of Hughes' initial goals will be to improve responsiveness to customer needs and demands.Serving the marine sector as well as agriculture and industrial markets in the U.S. Mid-South, engines, inc. represents brands such as John Deere, Yanmar, Kohler and Ford
Crowley Reaches Labor Deal for Isla Grande Terminal in Puerto Rico
working conditions for our union team members in partnership with Crowley. The new agreement with Crowley ensures continuity that benefits Puerto Rico and its people.”Crowley is the longest serving U.S. maritime and logistics company in Puerto Rico, providing ocean transport of consumer and industrial supplies, vehicles, perishable groceries as well as medical and pharmaceutical supplies. The company operates vessels between the U.S. mainland and the commonwealth as well as warehouses, land transportation and liquefied natural gas (LNG) energy services.“Crowley’s dedicated, timely
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
Port of New Orleans Names Coates Chief Commercial Officer
Officer, responsible for leading the port’s business development strategies and real estate operations.The Port of New Orleans has the largest public footprint of Louisiana’s ports, with 24 berths, 20 million square feet of cargo handling areas, 2 cruise terminals, and 2,500 acres of industrial real estate.Coates will be responsible for driving Port NOLA’s growth initiatives, forging, and cultivating strategic partnerships, as well as identifying new avenues for revenue generation. Additionally, she will oversee the management of Port NOLA’s real estate portfolio, ensuring
New Union Deal Aims to Boost US Navy Shipbuilding Workforce
A new union deal aims to help bolster the workforce of the U.S. Navy shipbuilding and repair industrial base, which has struggled alongside many other sectors to attract and retain the volume of employees needed to achieve efficient operations.The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers (IBB) and the Bartlett Maritime Corporation (BMC) have signed an agreement as part of ongoing efforts to mobilize skilled workers across the Midwest in support of critical Navy programs.It permits Bartlett to recruit Boilermaker construction sector members to work in naval shipbuilding as part of rotational teams to
Americraft Marine Appoints Peter Fetten as Chairman
of Libra Group, a privately owned business group whose 20 subsidiaries have assets and operations in nearly 60 countries. Other maritime subsidiaries include Lomar Shipping and Seapath, a company formed to address the need for investments in America’s maritime economy, including marine industrial technologies and Jones Act vessels
Svitzer Australia Names Jensen CCO
it has appointed Veronica Jensen as its new chief commercial officer (CCO) for the Australia/PNG region.Jensen started in the role in March and is based out of Svitzer Australia’s Sydney head office. She brings commercial leadership experience across a range of industry sectors including industrial consumables, engineering solutions, the pharmaceutical industry and in shipping with more than 11 years’ previous experience with Maersk.Svitzer Australia managing director Videlina Georgieva said, “Veronica brings a strong external lens and passion for customers. With a focus on performance
Maritime Partners Hires Two In Executive Leadership Roles
joins Maritime Partners as its chief financial officer, and Chase as as the firm’s chief legal officer.Bordes brings to the company more than 20 years of experience in the fields of finance and fund management. Prior to joining Maritime Partners, he served as the CFO for New York-based American Industrial Partners, a middle-market private equity firm that invests in industrial businesses. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management & Accounting from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business and an MBA, with a focus on International Business & Finance, from Columbia Business
