Help Wanted: US Maritime Industry Struggles to Fill Key Gaps
; Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips, Maritime Administrator, said during a House committee hearing in May 2023. “Both of these developments have negatively impacted mariner retention.”In a recent interview for Maritime Reporter & Engineering News, Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck, Commander of U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC), addressed an across-the-board shortage of civil service mariners (CIVMAR) to man MSC ships.“Our shortfall is in the middle to senior positions within our licensed mariners, but we need to attract the junior people now, those third-class mariners with the certifications
US Forms Council to Advise on USMMA Improvements
prioritization of NAPA’s recommendations, as well as recommend measures to ensure that the USMMA’s curriculum is keeping pace with the technological advances in the maritime industry.Appointees are drawn from academia, the maritime industry and maritime labor, the senior ranks of the U.S. military, and five federal agencies—including the Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, Naval War College, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command. They include experts in administering institutions of higher learning; sexual assault and sexual
PTL Marine Hires Two Managers on US West Coast
Public Administration from the University of Washington in 2011.“Both Mohamed and Donnie are excellent additions to our team and will elevate every aspect of our West Coast operation, especially in the greater Seattle market. We recognize and honor Donnie’s significant experience in the U.S. Military as well as his long tenure with the Seattle Police force,” said Jeff Lang, Chief Operations Officer of PTL Marine. “Mohamed’s experience will enhance our ability to deliver exceptional EHS performance, which is increasingly more important to our customer and industry partners,&rdquo
Maritime Academies Work Toward Inclusion
;For CGA, recruitment starts with freshmen and sophomores. “That plants a seed,” Fredie said, keeping the Academy in a student’s mind and allowing enough preparatory time to qualify for admission. The CGA admits 250-290 students/year, in contrast to around 1,500 cadets at the other U.S. military academies. In addition, CGA’s academic program is limited to nine majors, from STEM and engineering to business and government. These factors result in a relatively small candidate pool and proportionally fewer minority applicants.On retention, Fredie referenced the current new class of 285
NY & NJ Missing the Boat on Mariner Vaccinations -Union Boss
National Governors Association (NGA). Last January, Marcus, joined by leaders of seven other maritime unions, appealed for Cuomo’s help as the leader of the NGA, to get the vaccine to “the approximately 14,000 U.S. citizen merchant mariners who are responsible for keeping the economic and military supply lines of the United States open on the high seas.”The organizations that signed the letter also listed union hiring halls and other facilities near key ports that could be used as clinics to administer the vaccine, including a site in Jersey City, N.J.Help, still much needed, has not
Austal USA Promotes Ryder to VP
business development executive Larry Ryder as the company’s new vice president of business development and external affairs.In this role, Ryder is responsible for all of Austal’s business development efforts, state and federal legislative activities, customer relations with the U.S. military as well as coordinating external communications and media relations.Ryder joined Austal USA in 2014 as the company’s senior director of business development and customer relations. He has extensive experience with shipbuilding programs and served as the first director of the U.S. Marine Corps&rsquo
Dredging: Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
other essential functions, if operating under rules for social distancingHotel Workers where hotels are used for COVID-19 mitigation and containment measuresDEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASEWorkers who support the essential services required to meet national security commitments to the federal government and U.S. Military. These individuals, include but are not limited to, aerospace; mechanical and software engineers, manufacturing/production workers; IT support; security staff; security personnel; intelligence support, aircraft and weapon system mechanics and maintainersPersonnel working for companies, and their
From Superyachts to Fast Response Cutters
For some people, joining any military branch is never really a choice. They’ve dreamt of putting on the uniform since before they can remember. Others, it may be just a way to get out of mom and dad’s house once they graduated high school or out of a bad neighborhood.For those who serve, there’s the obvious question once you complete a contract -- do I stay or go? Some can’t wait to return home after being away, and others are just ready to be in the civilian world again. Then, of course, you have those that decide to make the military a career. Going career happens in the
Crowley Logistics Names Hill VP
of roles of increasing responsibility within the logistics freight services group, including those in quality assurance and customer care. Hill has managed Crowley’s main call center and rate quote group and has overseen booking and documentation functions for the company’s Cuba and U.S. military services. As customer service supervisor, she played an integral part in organizing and managing Crowley’s logistics efforts supporting the transportation of humanitarian cargo, materials and supplies following the Haiti earthquake in 2010.In 2012, she was named manager of customer care, and
Military to Maritime Digital Career Platform Launched
today announced the launch of the Military to Maritime digital career platform (www.militarytomaritime.org), which is dedicated to helping veterans find meaningful, family-wage jobs in the maritime industry while supporting America’s national and economic security. Building on the numerous Military to Maritime career fairs across the country, the enhanced digital platform connects veterans with career opportunities in the U.S. shipbuilding and maritime industry and provides training and credentialing information to help in their transition from military service to the maritime sector. U
1,200 Maritime Academy Grads Enter the US Workforce
self-propelled ships and tug-barge combinations. In a strong economy, these vessels will move more than one billion tons of cargo between U.S. ports, or roughly a quarter of the nation’s freight. A cadre of skilled U.S. citizen merchant mariners also boosts national security by supporting the U.S. military during times of war and national crisis. “The U.S. Merchant Marine is vital to our nation’s national security and economic prosperity, carrying essential American commercial and military cargo in times of peace and war,” said Joel Szabat, executive director of the Maritime Administra
DiCianna Joins Choice Ballast Solutions
assisted in the development of water discharge regulations; recently working with them on the upcoming 2018 Vessel General Permit revisions. Prior to joining Choice Ballast Solutions, DiCianna was an Environmental Consultant and has provided services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Military Sealift Command. She was the Senior Principal Environmental Engineer to the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) responsible for assessing performance and failures of Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS), reviewing BWMS designs to ensure compliance with applicable environmental standards and regulations
Crowley Scholarships for USMMA Cadets
and Outdoor Recreation Club. After he graduates in June, he plans to begin a maritime career with a third mate’s license. - Rabbitt, from Easton, Md., is a midshipman second class majoring in maritime logistics and security. He served as a cadet onboard various commercial and U.S. military vessels that were providing the U.S. Air Force with prepositioned ammunition stocks, conducting underway replenishments and providing support for the 6th Fleet Command in the Mediterranean Sea. After graduating, Rabbitt wants to earn a commission as a pilot in the U.S. Navy. - Chiappe,
Huntington Ingalls Industries to Open Australian Office
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) said it plans to establish a permanent presence in Australia by opening an office in Canberra. “Establishing a permanent presence in Australia demonstrates HII’s commitment to supporting Australia and the U.S. military forces in the Pacific,” said HII President and CEO Mike Petters. “It also facilitates our ability to conduct real-time, frequent engagement with the Royal Australian Navy and the U.S. Navy located in this critical region of the globe.” The U.S. based shipbuilder has hired Jeff McCray as vice president
W&O Promotes Key Associates
has been with W&O since 1988, but took a seven year hiatus starting in 2001 and returned in 2008 to become an Account Executive for the Jacksonville and Tampa branches, including the Bahamas. Emerson coordinates projects for internationally known shipyards, owner/operators, as well as the U.S. military. Having served in the military herself as an SKCS in the Navy for over 23 years, Emerson became involved in the Propeller Club of Jacksonville in 2009. Rising through the ranks and chairing several committees, Emerson was elected President of the club on June 19, 2016. Emerson&rsquo
TNA Appoints Williams as President & CEO
his 20 year military career, Williams served four years as Foreign Area Policy Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He holds a double MA in International Economics/Foreign Policy from John Hopkins University and a BSc in General Engineering from the US Military Academy at West Point. Williams succeeds Larry Hungerford, who was appointed President & CEO in June 2014. Larry Hungerford will continue as member of The Board of Directors for Terma North America, a position he has held since February 2008.
The Human Aspect of the Autonomous Ship
need to be thinking very hard about the implications for their companies, and/or for the welfare and safety of the cadets and officers being prepared for the ships of the future. Anyone who doubts that the ‘autonomous’ revolution is coming to the waterfront only need look to the U.S. military, where young officers are already thinking about moving away from becoming fighter pilots as they watch drones increasingly do the lion’s share of remote bombing and surveillance work. Could this shift in job perceptions presage a similar move in the maritime arena – where changes may
