Pettengill Tapped to Lead Maine Port Authority
Director of the Maine Port Authority since 2023. In that role, she has worked with port facilities along the Maine coast to develop projects, maintain infrastructure, and promote Maines position in North Atlantic trade and the greater New England region.A Maine native, Pettengill is a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy with both a B.S. in Vessel Operations and Technology and an M.S. in International Logistics Management. Prior to joining state government, Pettengill spent 11 years sailing as a U.S. Merchant Marine deck officer on tall ships, towboats, offshore supply vessels, and tugboats. Much of her time
Maine Maritime Academy President Jerry Paul Steps Down
Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) President Jerry Paul announced his intent to retire this summer due to extenuating family circumstances, the public maritime training college announced.An engineer, attorney and former government official, Paul (class of ’89) has served as president of the Castine, Maine academy since April 2022.Following a special meeting on May 22 to finalize a transition plan for presidential leadership at the academy, the MMA Board of Trustees Chairman Wayne Norton announced that the Board had unanimously supported the appointment of Craig Johnson (class of ’91) as Interim
Jonathan Daniels to Lead Port of Baltimore
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 Maine Development Corporation. He is a graduate of The Citadel, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Political Science; and the Maine Maritime Academy, where he was a Master of Science Candidate in Maritime Management.“I’d like to thank Governor Wes Moore and Secretary Wiedefeld for this wonderful opportunity,” Daniels said. “The Port of Baltimore is one of the top performing ports in the nation, with a great labor
Maritime Academies Work Toward Inclusion
; Ortiz explained, “is to have fun, learn, and increase awareness of opportunities at Mass Maritime.”Black students complete MMA’s four-year program at a rate close to all other students (approximately 80% retention vs 85%, respectively).(Source: Massachusetts Maritime Academy)Maine Maritime AcademyMaine Maritime is in Castine, about 85 miles north of Portland. Maine Maritime has close to 900 students, about 17% are women.Total student enrollment 2020:White737Hispanic38Black14Asian14International5Unknown83Janet Acker is Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant to the President of Maine
Australian Maritime College Partners with IAMPE
2,500 alumni worldwide in the port and terminal industry, military, and government agencies. The Association is working with industry partners to develop a worldwide port professional education and certification standard. This is the Association’s first international college partner joining Maine Maritime Academy’s Loeb-Sullivan Graduate School of International Business and Logistics, the graduate programs of Massachusetts Maritime Academy and Texas Southern University and the State University of New York Maritime College Continuing Education Program.“Our association with the Australian
McDonald Named ABS Chief Operating Officer
also has held operational leadership roles including Senior Vice President of the Western Hemisphere Survey Operations and most recently as Senior Vice President of Global Business Development and the Global Marine market sector. McDonald has a bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering from Maine Maritime Academy and an MBA from Texas A&M University.“Tony has been an exceptional COO and operational leader across ABS and our wholly-owned subsidiary, ABS Group of Companies, Inc., for 40 years,” said Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. &ldquo
Maine Maritime Academy Partners with SailPlan
Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) announced Tuesday it is partnering with maritime technology company SailPlan to accelerate the development of an intelligent vessel’s navigation platform and shoreside vessel control.The academy said it equip its fleet, including the autonomous 41-foot workboat R/V Quickwater, with the Reston, Va. based startup’s intelligent navigation platform. SailPlan will provide real-time fleet location and health monitoring to MMA’s Shore Control Center resulting in unparalleled vessel telemetry being made available shoreside. SailPlan’s cloud-based route
Crowley Awards Scholarships to Four Maine Maritime Cadets
Crowley Maritime Corp. has awarded Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships to four cadets at the Maine Maritime Academy in recognition of their achievements, the Jacksonville, Fla.-based shipping company announced Wednesday.The honorees earned the scholarships based on their academic performance, financial need and interest in pursuing a career at sea. The scholarship recipients are:Megan Doucette, a senior from Bangor, Maine, is majoring in marine transport operations. She sailed during a sea term aboard the Crowley tanker Louisiana.Nickolas Lewis, a junior from Penobscot, Maine, studies marine
Over 1,650 Cadets Graduate from American Maritime Academies
at the seven maritime academies in the United States, namely: the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, N.Y.), State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College (Fort Schuyler, N.Y.), California Maritime Academy (Vallejo, Calif.), Great Lakes Maritime Academy (Traverse City, Mich.), Maine Maritime Academy (Castine, Maine), Massachusetts Maritime Academy (Buzzards Bay, Mass.), and Texas A&M Maritime Academy (Galveston, Texas).Post-graduation, many will sail on vessels in the domestic fleet, which includes over 40,000 self-propelled vessels, tugs, and barges. These graduates will be joining
1,200 Maritime Academy Grads Enter the US Workforce
from the seven maritime academies in the United States, namely: the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, N.Y.), State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College (Fort Schuyler, N.Y.), California Maritime Academy (Vallejo, Calif.), Great Lakes Maritime Academy (Traverse City, Mich.), Maine Maritime Academy (Castine, Maine), Massachusetts Maritime Academy (Buzzards Bay, Mass.), and Texas A&M Maritime Academy (Galveston, Texas). Joining the more than 500,000 private U.S. citizens employed through the domestic maritime industry, the majority of graduates from these seven maritime
Harris Joins J.F. Lehman Operating Executive Board
company strategy and recruiting senior level portfolio company management. A recognized leader in the maritime industry, Harris brings over 50 years of experience in ship operation, naval engineering, shipbuilding and ship repair to the OEB and the firm. Harris began his maritime career at Maine Maritime Academy, where he graduated with a degree in marine engineering and was commissioned in the U.S. Navy Reserves. After serving as an engineer in the U.S. Merchant Marine, he earned an MBA from Babson College and began his shipbuilding career with General Dynamics Electric Boat, where he advanced in
IAMPE Certifies Port Professionals
Maritime and Port Management Consultant of the HDR Boston and Portland offices presented the seminar. In addition to the professional certification, each individual receives four graduate level academic credits through the Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business & Logistics at the Maine Maritime Academy. Those with Professional Engineering (PE) certifications also receive continuing education credits. The IAMPE Maritime Management Program is designed to provide a pathway for professional development and certification for port and maritime professionals. Required course work includes management
USMMA Welcomes Class of 2019
yourself.” He closed his remarks by saying that the nation is waiting on their strong leadership now and in the future, serving in the Merchant Marine or Navy. Rear Admiral Helis said, “We were honored to have Rear Admiral Whitney as our Reviewing Officer. As a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy and as a career Navy officer knows the unique challenges and exciting opportunities that await the Class of 2019,” Helis said. “Having Rear Admiral Whitney welcome them aboard is especially meaningful as they begin their service careers.”
Gallagher Returns to Foss Maritime
;The addition of Paul to the commercial services group, coupled with our extensive resources in project management, helps round out the Maritime Solutions campaign we inaugurated in 2010," said Gary Faber, Senior Vice President. Paul grew up in Maine as the son of fisherman and attended Maine Maritime Academy where he earned a BS in Nautical Science. He resides in Seattle with his wife and three children. foss.com
Hall Joins Bouchard Transportation
, as Southern Port Captain / Vetting Manager. Hall brings with him more than 25 years of experience in marine safety, security and environmental protection. In his new position, Hall will report to Mike Brady, VP Health, Safety, Security and Environment and be based in Tampa, Fla. A graduate of Maine Maritime Academy with a degree in Marine Engineering, Hall most recently worked as the Technical Operations Manager for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines where he was responsible for the safety of over 18,000 passengers and 9,000 crew members on a weekly basis. Prior to that, Hall worked as a Senior Ship Manager
