BHGI Hires Naval Architects Althouse and Kennedy
Services, LLC. in Covington, La., where he gained experience completing intact and damage stability calculations, creating trim and stability booklets, and developing tank sounding tables for the company’s various vessels.Kennedy joined BHGI as a Naval Architect. Kennedy graduated from Webb Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. During her time at Webb, Kennedy interned at BHGI, Metal Shark and BLOM Maritime, Inc. where she assisted naval architects and marine engineers with internal projects utilizing Rhino, AutoCAD, and Excel. Kennedy is also a
BMT appoints Savage as Technical Assurance Director
;s global customer base.Savage is enthusiastic about developing people and will bring new leadership to technical professional development across BMT. She is active in the professional community as a trustee of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, deputy chair of UKNEST and vice chair of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) Naval Engineering Special Interest Group. She is also an external examiner for undergraduate maritime degree courses at the universities of Newcastle and Strathclyde.She is a chartered engineer, a fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval
Brown Named Managing Director at Sonardyne
for our customers across the global energy, ocean science, civil and defense markets.”Brown is an Electromechanical Engineer by background with a first-class degree and Ph.D. He is also a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the Institute of Directors (IoD), a Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology (IMarEST), and a member of the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT). He contributes to a number of industry groups such as the Southern Region Council of the Energy Industries Council (EIC)
Marshall Joins Ecochlor
,” said Steve Candito, CEO of Ecochlor.Prior to joining Ecochlor, Andrew led several other marine and technology companies. He also served as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the newly formed Ballast Water Manufacturers Equipment Association (BEMA) and was elected as a Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)
Bristol Harbor Group Hires Lorenc
Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. (BHGI) has added recent hire Jennifer Lorenc to its naval architecture and marine engineering practice. Lorenc joined BHGI as a Naval Architect in August of this year. She is a recent graduate of Webb Institute in Glen Cove, N.Y., where she received a Bachelor’s of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. During her time at Webb, Lorenc completed five internships. A few of the companies she interned at include, General Dynamics, Electric Boat, where she worked in the shipyard as part of an electrical crew on Submarine Command and Control Systems
Investment in Training Takes Pole Position at Harris Pye
level,” explains Harris Pye’s Chief Technical Officer, Chris David. “People are at the heart of our success and our commitment to training at every level has been recognised by Gold Accreditation in Investors in People both in Llandow (Wales) and Dubai.” The IMarEST (Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology) accredited Harris Pye Graduate Scheme was launched in 2013. Since then there have been over 40 graduates working through the scheme many of them existing members of the Harris Pye team. Recently two new graduates joined the company and will follow
IMarEST Supports Mentoring Program in Singapore
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) joins a new Industry Mentors’ Network (IMN) program which sees first-year polytechnic students linked up with industry professionals to gain access to career advice and industry networking. The program, initiated by Singapore’s Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) and in line with a regional SkillsFuture movement, seeks to provide greater opportunities for education and career guidance and to get students in Singapore to think about career aspirations early in their polytechnic education. Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and Temasek
ClassNK Renews IMarEST Partnership
ClassNK has announced an improved partnership with the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) which is set to see the company benefit from a collaborative program to support the professional development of staff, as well as raising profile within the marine sector. The partnership will allow ClassNK’s employees to gain access to discounted products and services including IMarEST membership, accessing the IMarEST’s online Virtual Library, events and conferences. ClassNK provides classification and technical services to roughly 20 percent of the world’s
RFA, IMarEST Partner for Professional Development
The partnership between the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) has been enhanced to support the professional development of seagoing engineers. According to IMarEST , the partnership sees the RFA internal Career Level Framework for engineer officers and ratings accredited by the IMarEST, matching levels of competence and career levels to appropriate grades of IMarEST membership and professional qualifications (such as becoming Chartered). Both seagoing and shore-based staff will be further supported with professional
PML Partners With IMarEST
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) has announced it is to renew its partnership with the Institute for Marine Engineering Science and Technology (IMarEST). The year-long partnership will see the Institute and PML working together to encourage career development among the laboratory’s 166 employees, as well as boost its profile among the international marine community. PML, which develops integrated marine science to promote sustainable oceans, will also have access to the IMarEST’s vast global information resources and industry networks. PML’s CEO, Prof. Stephen de Mora
