Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Names Madiwal as VP of Operations and Supply Chain
announced Captain Shri Madiwal has been appointed as Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain, effective immediately.Madiwal brings more than 30 years of experience in maritime operations and supply chain to the role. He joined the port authority in 2019 as Director Marine Operations and Harbor Master.Madiwal is a certified Master Mariner—the highest internationally recognized level of seafarer qualification available—and holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University. He sits on the boards of Clear Seas and the International Sailors Society of Canada. At the age of 18, he left his home
Fugro Names Annabelle Vos Director for Middle East & India
Fugro family since 2016, when she joined as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. Prior to joining Fugro, Vos worked in private practice for 11 years at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, a tier-one law firm in the Netherlands, in their M&A and corporate litigation practice groups. Vos holds a Master of Law degree from Leiden University and a Master of Arts degree in International Relations and International Economics from Johns Hopkins University SAIS. She is a member of the Supervisory Board of SIF Group N.V.Mark Heine, CEO of Fugro, said, “Annabelle has been instrumental in driving Fugro&rsqu
Hornblower Names Michelle Manson Chief People Officer
brings more than 25 years 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
Hildyard to Lead Operations for Raymarine and FLIR Maritime
and proven track record make her the ideal candidate to lead our operations forward. Under Michelle's guidance, we are confident that Raymarine and FLIR Maritime will continue to innovate and excel in serving our customers.”Hildyard has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Reading and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southampton Business School
Furetank Names Björn Stignor CEO
experiences,” Höglund said.Stignor moves back to Sweden after a 13 year appointment for Stena in Singapore. He headed their joint venture with Golden Agri International, Golden Stena Baycrest Tankers: ship owners, commercial managers and pool managers operating tankers world wide. He has a master mariner degree and started his career on board intermediate tankers in the Broström fleet. Stignor has known Lars Höglund and Furetank for more than 20 years.”I have always appreciated and respected Furetank’s work. They are at the forefront of technical development, which is
Port of Los Angeles Promotes Calhoun to Deputy Executive Director
serving in a civilian oversight capacity in the Los Angeles Police Commission’s office of the inspector general and as a grants manager with the city’s housing department.Calhoun has an undergraduate degree in Spanish language and literature from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of Science degree in public administration from California State University, Los Angeles
ASRY Appoints Ahmed AlAbri as CEO
, effective August 2024.AlAbri has more than 25 years of experience in the field, having served a variety of executive roles in the regional maritime industry. He holds a PhD in operational and environmental management of shipyards and ports from the University of Portsmouth – UK in addition to a master’s degree in maritime engineering sciences from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, and a bachelor’s degree in naval architecture from the same university.Aymen bin Tawfeeq AlMoayed, ASRY chairman of the board of directors, said, “We are naturally proud to have one
Chad Cary to Lead NOAA Corps and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
vision, courageous leadership and service to the nation.”Cary was born and raised in Alaska. He earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental science with an emphasis in marine sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before joining the NOAA Corps in 2001. He also holds a master’s degree in geography from Portland State University and a graduate certificate in legislative studies from Georgetown University
OCIMF Appoints BP's Klaoudatos as New Chair
at board level since 2014 and has been the organization’s Chair since 2022.Lambros has almost 30-years of industry experience across technical, commercial, project management and leadership roles both at sea and onshore. He began his career sailing on passenger vessels, working up to the rank of Master/Offshore Installation Master (OIM) aboard dynamic positioning (DP-3) drillships. He came ashore with bp in 2007 as a Superintendent for Offshore Assurance at bp (USA). In the 17 years since, Lambros represented bp in the USA in a number of roles before his appointment in 2021 as the global organisation&rs
Darley Names Lee J. Wise CFO
Paul Darley, said, “We’ve completed an exhaustive CFO search and have found the perfect Team Darley member in Lee Wise. Lee comes to us with a strong financial, business development, strategy, and defense background. We are so excited to have him join our leadership team."Wise holds a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Indiana’s Kelley School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts and Business Administration in Economics from the University of Iowa
Fugro Names Director of APAC Region
.Between 2007 and 2009, he served as a project manager in the Netherlands, swiftly advancing to Regional Manager, then Managing Director, and ultimately being promoted to Director for Northeast Asia.Loo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying from the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Master of Business Administration degree from the Open University of Malaysia.“I am delighted to take on the responsibility for the Asia Pacific region for Fugro and contribute to Fugro’s further growth. I look forward to having an active role with our solutions for the energy transition, infrastruct
Georgia Ports Authority Appoints New Execs
sense with customers we need to keep growing and preparing for the future. His impeccable accounting credentials, focus on service and analyzing financial data to improve operational functions make him a perfect fit for GPA’s future trajectory,” Lynch said. “GPA’s port master plan, decision-making, leadership and Board of Directors – who are all successful business leaders from the private and public sector – have created excellent market momentum and I’m excited to lead the CFO function in this journey,” Dooley said
Southern Devall Names Verloka Director of Cargo Stewardship & Fleet Allocation
on specific cargo and voyage requirements. Furthermore, he will oversee all cargo stewardship programs and manage product quality events.Verloka brings to the role more than 20 years of experience in the oil and chemical industry. A former captain sailing on board chemical tankers, he holding a USCG Master Mariner Unlimited license. Verloka formerly spent 20 years in various port operations positions at Stolt Tankers from captain/chief officer to port operations manager.Verloka graduated from Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping with a master’s degree in Navigation
SUNY Maritime Promotes Robinson to Dean of Admissions
“Danny” Robinson as its new Dean of Admissions, effective June 20, 2024.Robinson, who has been with the college since 2015, was previously Senior Associate Director of Admissions and had been serving as Interim Dean of Admissions from February 2024.Robinson has both a bachelor’s and Master’s degree from The College of New Rochelle and has been working professionally in admissions since 2010. Additionally, she serves as the Vice President for Inclusion, Access, and Success for the New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling and was the 2022 recipient of the NYSACAC
NOAA Promotes Nancy Hann to Deputy Under Secretary
of fisheries surveys and oceanographic research in the Pacific.Hann has also previously served as executive officer at the NOAA Marine Operations Center-Atlantic, associate director at the NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory and NOAA liaison to the U.S. Pacific Command.Hann holds a master’s degree in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, a master’s degree in aeronautical science and space studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a bachelor’s degree in marine science and biology from the University
John Okon Named SUNY Maritime President
Chancellor King’s commitment to our students’ success. I can’t wait to lead SUNY Maritime College as it enters its next chapter."A native of Syracuse, N.Y., Okon graduated from the SUNY Maritime College in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and Oceanography. He holds master’s degrees in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography from the Naval Post Graduate School, and in National Security Studies from the Naval War College.As a naval officer, Okon served in a number of positions at sea and ashore, including meteorologist, oceanographer, navigator and hydrographer
Embracing Human and Organizational Performance: A Paradigm Shift to Address Safety and Workforce Challenges
“January 2022” heading), which includes a concise example. The present version of question 5.11 for barge operators asks, “Is all loose gear on deck, machinery rooms, stores and in internal spaces properly secured?” In contrast, the HOP-oriented 2.0 version asks, “Were the Master and officers familiar with the company procedure for safety inspections of the main deck areas, and had inspections been effective in identifying hazards to health, safety and the environment?”This change exemplifies how HOP is focused on the system rather than the individual. Organizations
