LOGISTEC Appoints Liborio Fernandes Chief as Commercial Officer
Montréal-based marine and environmental services provider LOGISTEC announced it has appointed Cleidy Liborio Fernandes as chief commercial officer.Liborio Fernandes brings her leadership skills in international business and strategic development to drive growth for the company’s marine services sector throughout North America, Latin America and internationally.“As a transformational leader with in-depth supply chain knowledge and solid experience in large commercial organizations in the marine and logistics industry, Cleidy has an impressive track record for leveraging the power
Lisa Young Joins SEACOR Marine Board
SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. announced it has appointed Lisa P. Young as an independent member of its board of directors, in a move that expands the marine services company's board from five to six members.Young is a seasoned professional with 36 years of cross-sector, international experience in public accounting and professional services. As a retired senior partner with Ernst & Young, Young has served in a number of leadership roles, most recently serving as a Senior Global Client Service Partner until her retirement in 2021. Since December 2023, Young has served as a member of the board of
Bollinger Names Andy Naquin Sales VP
continue to deliver our customers the highest level of quality service and solutions that Bollinger has been known for nearly eight decades.”Naquin first joined Bollinger in 2023 as Director of Sales. Prior to joining Bollinger, Naquin held the position of Vice President of Sales for Kilgore Marine Services. He previously held the position of Operations Manager for Comar Marine Corporation and was a Marine Superintendent for Tidewater Marine and has more than 22 years of experience in the maritime industry. Naquin graduated from Nicholls State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural
Dales Marine Launches 2024 Apprenticeship Program
Dales Marine Services Ltd and Dales Marine Services (Greenock) Ltd (Dales Marine) are accepting applications for their apprenticeship program, with the aim to foster talent within the ship repair and marine industry.Dales Marine currently has 33 apprentices undergoing training across its dry dock sites and is this year offering 12 new apprenticeship positions in mechanical engineering, steelwork and fabrication at its Aberdeen, Leith and Greenock facilities.The four-year apprenticeship program entails two years of training, a blend of on-site experience at Dales Marine and academic coursework, and an
Svitzer Europe Names Sara Gerdner Kalle CCO
on nurturing long-term stakeholder relationships, spearheading commercial development, and driving growth initiatives. The company said she will be pivotal in harnessing Svitzer’s commitment to digitalization to help the business and its customers to move forwards to deliver safe, sustainable marine services.Prior to joining Svitzer Europe, Gerdner Kalle served as the head of the eCommerce Logistics team at Maersk APAC, where she led the development of innovative new solutions and navigated complex market landscapes. Her extensive experience includes leadership roles at Singapore Post, DB Schenker
Inchcape Shipping Services Names Svend Stenberg Mølholt CCO
Port agency and marine services company Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) announced the appointment of Svend Stenberg Mølholt as Chief Commercial Officer, effective January 9, 2024.Svend has been in the shipping industry for 20 years, most recently serving as the Group COO in Monjasa Holding, a global fuel and shipping company. While serving as the Group COO, Svend also held the position of Chairman of the Board at RelateIT, one of Denmark’s largest NAV/Business Central partners. Before his time at Monjasa Holding and RelateIT, Svend spent most of his career in Maersk Logistics / Damco and
Dagenais Hired to Lead Transport Nanuk and the NEAS Group
Transport Nanuk inc. and the NEAS Group Inc. ("NEAS") (Nunavut Eastern Arctic Shipping Inc./Nunavik Eastern Arctic Shipping Inc. /NEAS Inc.), marine services providers specializing in Eastern Arctic marine resupply, announced the appointment of Daniel Dagenais as president and chief executive officer, effective October 10, 2023. A seasoned maritime executive, Dagenais will bring his strategic mindset and strong operational knowledge to the NEAS Group. Dagenais will replace Suzanne Paquin, who announced her decision to retire."We are pleased to welcome Mr. Dagenais to the NEAS Group
Inchcape Shipping Services Appoints Regional CEO for the Americas
Port agency and marine services company Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) announced it has appointed Harun Duzgoren as the regional chief executive officer for the Americas, effective September 1, 2023.Duzgoren brings to the role 23 years of managerial experience in the global marine services industry. Prior to joining ISS, he served as the chief commercial officer of Subsea Global Solutions. Before that, he spent 16 years at V.Group, where he held various senior international positions. Duzgoren earned a nautical degree from the Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty, a MSc in Marine Management
Diversified Marine Taps Frank Manning as President & COO
chairman and CEO, providing strategic guidance and support.Manning joined DMI as business development director in 2020 and most recently served as the company's vice president of operations and business development. He has previously held positions at Tug Construction, LLC and JAG Industrial and Marine Services.“I have felt a generational shift happening in the industry for years. DMI needed someone who could build relationships with the next generation of decision makers. When I met Frank, I felt he had the ability, drive, and charisma to lead our team forward,” Redd said. “He and
Inchcape Shipping Services Names Evangelidis COO
Port agency and marine services provider Inchcape Shipping Services announced it has appointed Anna Evangelidis as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective June 6, 2023.Evangelidis brings with her a wealth of experience, having previously worked at BP, Saipem and LR (Lloyds Register), where she held various positions as a naval architect, pipeline engineer, procurement, and other operational leadership roles. Evangelidis secured an honors degree in Ship Science from Southampton University. In her new role, Evangelidis will be responsible for three major areas of our company. First, she will be
Career Moves: US Offshore Wind Powering Up
land-based positions require additional workers with varying requirements. Critically, the NREL Report identifies 113 distinct roles, from finance and engineering to maritime and trades that will need to be considered in developing an OSW workforce.]NREL spotlights five high-priority OSW occupations:Marine services technician - ensures completion of pre and postconstruction and wildlife and vegetation surveys. Requires a master’s degree or PhD.Permitting coordinator - a professional role supporting early-phase permitting, preconstruction, and construction. Requires a bachelor's degree in science
Bollinger Hires Naquin as Sales Director
, and repair and maintenance of maritime vessels make him a great addition to our team,” said Eric Bollinger, Vice President of Sales.Naquin has more than 22 years of experience in the maritime industry. Prior to joining Bollinger, he held the position of Vice President of Sales for Kilgore Marine Services. He previously held the position of Operations Manager for Comar Marine Corporation and before that was a Marine Superintendent for Tidewater Marine.Naquin graduated from Nicholls State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business and a Master of Business Administration
Svitzer Promotes Two Senior Leaders
operations with the aim of delivering excellent service while further progressing our environmental responsibility will be an exciting challenge.”True said, “It will be an honor to lead the AMEA region and I look forward to working with the team to continue providing safe and sustainable marine services and meet the evolving needs of our customers. I am excited to create opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and thrive, play a part in value creation for our customers and the communities we serve, and contribute to achieving Svitzer’s growth ambitions in the region.”Kasper
Maersk's Svitzer, APM Terminals Hire 'Transformation' Executives
Svitzer, and Charlotte Guillaumie has been named Head of Strategy and Transformation at port operating company APM Terminals.Kasper Nilaus, CEO at Svitzer said, “We are delighted that Sabrina has accepted this new role and will help secure steady progress on our transformation roadmap. The marine services industry is facing significant challenges and the transformation journey will help ensure we remain an attractive workplace and meet our key business and commercial objectives, from decarbonization to delivering the best possible service to our global customer base.”Keith Svendsen, APM
Dales Marine Announces Hiring Push
Scottish ship repair, fabrication and engineering service provider Dales Marine Services on Thursday announced plans to grow its workforce to support its expansion.Mark Massie, HR Manager at Dales Marine, said, "We are pleased to be in a position to market new positions to Dales Marine Services. Attracting candidates for these positions will be invaluable as the company expands."The vacancies are located at its dry dock facilities in Aberdeen, Leith and Greenock. Current openings include H&S Advisor, Project Coordinators/Estimators, Maritime Project Manager, Stores, and Trade positions.
James Fisher Names Vernet CEO
U.K.-based marine services company James Fisher and Sons plc announced it has appointed Jean Vernet as chief executive officer.He will take up this position on September 5, 2022, succeeding Eoghan O’Lionaird who will step down from his position on the board and as CEO. O’Lionaird will remain employed by the group until June 13, 2023, to ensure a smooth and effective transition of responsibility.Vernet has considerable experience working in the offshore energy sector in both the U.K. and around the world. Most recently, he was CEO of Smiths Group’s largest division, John Crane.
Joseph Mele Joins MidAtlantic Engineering Partners
and assist clients.In addition to New Jersey, his knowledge of zoning, permitting and land development in New York will be a significant boost to the company’s skill set. Presently, MidAtlantic is active across the five Boroughs and parts of New York State, performing various waterfront and marine services, as well as key infrastructure improvements. Mele’s expertise in overseeing ongoing and new projects in New York creates a strong synergy, which will only stimulate MidAtlantic’s New York presence and client base.“I am excited to join MidAtlantic and look forward to working
