Pettengill Tapped to Lead Maine Port Authority
her new role on September 23.Pettengill has served as the Deputy 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
Vineyard Offshore Hires Musiol as External Affairs Director
support is vital for offshore wind development. I look forward to working with the rest of the External Affairs team to nurture relationships of trust and collaboration in every community Vineyard Offshore is part of.”Musiol was most recently Vice President of External Relations for the New England Aquarium, and before that Senior Vice President and Regional Director of Public Affairs, New England and New York, for Citizens Bank. Previously, he was Chief of Staff to the President of the Massachusetts State Senate.Rick Musiol, Jr. holds an M.S. degree in Public Affairs from the University
Alicia Barton Named CEO of Vineyard Offshore
Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources from the Ohio State University and a J.D. from Boston College Law School. Barton sits on the boards of directors of several climate focused organizations and companies, including the Environmental League of Massachusetts, the Advisory Board for the New England Women in Energy and Environment (NEWIEE) and formerly Chaired the Board for Greentown Labs. Vineyard Offshore, the exclusive U.S. developer of offshore wind projects in lease areas owned by funds administered by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), recently won its first project
Labor Shortages, Climate Change & Technology: They’re All Related
and offshore industries, the issue now extends beyond the repeated claim of national security. We now seek industrial security.Education in the United States is also changing, and if you take an interest as a business owner you will hear the word “pathways” in many of the discussions. New England high schools have long recognized the value of developing pathways that meet the needs and interests of their students and surrounding industries. My company Alternative Marine Technologies (Amtech) has taken an interest in assisting the Brian McMahon High School Marine Science Academy in Norwalk
Mayflower Wind Names Slingsby CEO
and build new opportunities for our communities.”Mayflower Wind, a joint venture of Shell New Energies US LLC and Ocean Winds North America formed in 2019, is developing an offshore wind lease area with the potential to supply 2.4 gigawatts (GW) of energy to electricity customers in New England. Pending final investment decision (FID) Mayflower expects to deliver the first 1.2 GW of power by the end of the 2020s and has committed that power to several of Massachusetts’ largest public utilities. That project, known as the SouthCoast project, will connect to the electric grid
Starrett Appoints Wells Director of Ops
Systems, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma during his tenure at a Toyota motor manufacturing company and The Schaeffler Bearing Group, among other manufacturing enterprises. He has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration, both obtained at Western New England University
Senior Surveyor Sean Murphy Joins ABL Boston
offshore renewable energy offering in the U.S. Market.“We are really pleased to build on our large team of marine surveyors in the U.S.A, with Sean’s appointment in Boston, positioning us perfectly to support projected and current offshore wind installation operations off the coast of New England and beyond as the US offshore renewables market continues to grow,” said John Walker, Managing Director ABL New York.Trained in offshore wind MWS, Murphy has also supported from a loss management perspective in investigating numerous incidents involving damage to energy infrastructure equipment
Crowley, Massachusetts Maritime Academy Setting Up Offshore Wind Training
Crowley Maritime Corporation and Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) said Tuesday they'd create a first-of-its-kind training and workforce development program dedicated specifically to the New England region’s offshore wind energy industry.The program will be certified by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO), a non-profit that sets international standards for safety training. The academy will coordinate with Relyon Nutec, the world’s largest provider of specialized instruction for energy and industrial sectors, to deliver the courses.“Crowley and MMA are leaders in the maritime
Xodus, BSG Launch Project in U.S. to Bring Offshore Wind Jobs to Underrepresented Groups
colleges in disadvantaged communities. Target groups include people of color, indigenous people, women, students in vocational-technical education programs, and unemployed and low-income individuals. BGS is a voluntary coalition of leaders and organizations, primarily in the New England region, working to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in clean energy, with the goal of increasing the participation and leadership of underrepresented groups."The program will provide insight into the career opportunities that the nascent US offshore wind industry can offer through
Workforce Development: Apprenticeship Programs Help Build the Fleet
, engineers, trade and industrial skilled employees to support the growth and expansion. In 2020, EB hired 2,000 people, mostly in the second half of the year due to earlier COVID limitations. In 2021, the company expects to hire 2,400 engineers, tradesmen and support personnel.Led by the Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA), a next-generation industry partnership supported by workforce development stakeholders, including state workforce agencies, academic institutions, training providers, and Manufacturing Extension Partnerships and Procurement Technical Assistance Centers in Connecticu
500 Local Jobs: Vineyard Wind Signs Labor Union Deal for U.S. Offshore Wind Farm
, will leave the mainland from the port city of New Bedford, Massachusetts.For the first several years at least, most of the manufacturing jobs stemming from the U.S. offshore wind industry will be in EuropeVineyard Wind project is intended to create enough electricity to power 400,000 homes in New England. The project will begin delivering electricity to the grid in the second half of 2023 and initial construction could begin as soon as this year.The project is ultimately expected to create 3,600 full-time jobs over its lifetime.“Using a project labor agreement to construct the country&rsquo
Offshore Wind Jobs Act Headed to House Floor
jobs of the future and to further prepare our workforce to participate in the burgeoning blue economy beyond the installation of wind.“Offshore wind energy won’t only bring clean, affordable energy to our homes and businesses, it will create jobs and empower local economies throughout New England and across our country,” said Congressman Joe Kennedy.“As this emerging industry continues to grow, we must ensure American workers are prepared to capitalize on this economic opportunity with good jobs, worker protections and the strength and support of labor unions. With the Natural
Carnival Makes Leadership Changes at HAL, Costa
improve our business," said Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation.Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans to restart some of its voyages in phases, while Costa Cruises has suspended sailings through August 15 and Holland America Line has canceled all cruises from Alaska, Europe and Canada/New England for 2020.Reporting to Stein Kruse, group CEO of Holland America Group and Carnival UK, Antorcha will guide Holland America Line's return to cruise operations and plans for future growth, including sales and marketing, revenue management, deployment and itinerary planning, public relations
Ørsted Names Ortiz Head of Market Affairs for New England
Offshore wind developer Ørsted has appointed David Ortiz as head of market affairs for New England, responsible for leading the development of the company’s overall market strategy and overseeing its execution across the region.Ortiz joins Ørsted from the administration of former Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, where he served as chief of staff. He previously served as deputy campaign manager for Raimondo’s reelection campaign. He began his career as a journalist at publications in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including The Standard-Times, Cambridge Chronicle and
IMTRA Announces New Hires and Promotions
and operation of boats supporting IMTRA customers who need technical and application assistance. He and his family recently returned to his home town of Dartmouth, Massachusetts from South Florida where he captained vessels ranging from 80- to 120-feet. Norton has sailed extensively from the coast of New England through the Florida Keys to the Bahamas, Caribbean Islands and Central America.Van Noorden recently joined IMTRA as a technical support engineer in the growing electrical department. A twenty-year marine electronics expert, Noorden’s engineering talents will be instrumental as IMTRA continues
Port of Gulfport Names Nass CEO
,” said MSPA President E.J. Roberts. “Jon’s extensive background includes port management, economic development, homeland security and policy advising, making him an ideal candidate to lead our state port.”Nass comes from the Maine Port Authority where he helped develop Northern New England’s only container terminal and secured tens of millions of dollars in funding for port and rail infrastructure. He also led efforts on a public-private partnership to construct Maine’s only publicly available climate-controlled storage, supporting the state’s food and beverage
Clark Joins ComMar Sales Team
ComMar Sales LLC, a manufacturer's rep group, is expanding its sales team by adding a new associate to represent its clients' products. Jeff Clark is now servicing boat builders and yards in the New England and upper Mid-Atlantic regions. He has been tasked with developing and expanding ComMar's reach along the upper East Coast. He will actively promote ComMar's many lines of electronics, parts and equipment for outfitting new and refit boats.
