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SCA Elects New Chairman
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) announced that Steve Welch, chief executive officer of Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., has been elected its new chairman, replacing Donald T. “Boysie” Bollinger, chief executive officer of Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. Butch King, chief executive officer of VT Halter Marine, Inc., was elected to the position of vice-chair. The elections took place during the Council’s annual Spring Meeting, held April 30 through May 1, in Washington, DC.
Sherman Elected New Assistant Chief Of Corps
Jim H. Sherman was appointed as the new assistant chief of Planning, Programs and Project Management Division for the New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Sherman, who previously served as chief of program development and lead program analyst at the Corps' Mississippi Valley Division, has been with the Corps for more than 33 years. He will oversee the district's range of planning studies, and manage all ongoing and new project development.
MAN B&W Diesel Canada Elects New Sales/Marketing Director
MAN B&W Diesel Canada has appointed Roger Noseworthy as director of Sales & Marketing. A sales and marketing professional with previous experience in the automotive after-market and industrial power tool industry, Noseworthy holds an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University.
FGH Elects New COO
Friede Goldman Halter has appointed Anil Raj as its COO, effective immediately. Raj, who served previously as the company's senior vice president, Government Projects, joined Halter Marine in 1987 as director of Engineering. Raj has also held positions at Brown & Root, and Gulf Fleet Marine Corp. He holds a BSE degree in naval architecture and marine engineering from the University of Michigan.
GlobalSantaFe Elects New CEO
GlobalSantaFe Corporation announced that its board of directors has elected Jon A. Marshall as president and chief executive officer of the company. In addition, Mr. Marshall was elected a director at the company's annual meeting of shareholders. Mr. Marshall, who previously held the title of chief operating officer, succeeds C. Stedman "Sted" Garber, Jr., who, earlier this year, announced his intention to retire from his position as president, chief executive officer and a director.
OMI Corp. Elects New Director
OMI Corp. has appointed Donald C. Trauscht as a director - he currently serves as chairman of BW Capital Corp. Prior to his current position, Trauscht served as chairman and CEO of Borg Warner Corp. for whom he worked from 1967 to 1995. The company also reported that it expects to earn $.43 - $.48 per share for the fourth quarter. Rated for all its classes of tankers are at higher levels than during the third quarter and have continued to rise
UK Club Elects New Directors
Three members of the U.K. P&I Club were elected to the board at the annual meeting in Kuala Lumpur on October 21. They are Mike Carthew of Chevron Texaco Shipping Company LLC, Minoru Sato of NYK Line (Europe) and Pavel Vasilchenko of Far-Eastern Shipping Company (FESCO). Carthew has spent all his working life in shipping and has been with Chevron for most of his career. He worked in the corporate trading and planning department before becoming President of Chevron Texaco Shipping Company
Waterways Council, Inc. Names New Officers and Directors
At its Annual Meeting held October 18 in Nashville, the Board of Directors of Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) elected the following officers and Executive Committee members for 2006-2007: Mark Knoy, President, AEP MEMCO LLC, Chairman; R. Barry Palmer, WCI, President and CEO; Dan Mecklenborg, Senior Vice President, HR & Chief Legal Officer, Ingram Barge Company, First Vice Chairman and General Counsel; Kevin Sparks, Manager, Petrochemicals Marketing, Marathon Petroleum Co
PVA Elects New Leadership
Members of the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) have elected Richard “Dick” Purinton as 2001 president. Also elected were Fredrick “Fred” Hall as vice president and Gary Frommelt as secretary-treasurer. Prior to becoming president, Purinton served as PVA vice president and secretary-treasurer. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Journalism. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he became president of the Great Lakes Ferry Boat Association
AWO Elects New Chair & Vice Chair
The members of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), the national trade association for the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry, elected Timothy J. Casey as Chairman and George Foster as Vice Chairman on Friday, April 3 during the AWO Spring Convention in Washington. Casey is President & CEO of K-Sea Transportation Corp., headquartered in East Brunswick, New Jersey, and served as vice chairman for the past year. Foster is President of JB Marine Service, Inc., headquartered in St
750 Strike at Australian Shipbuilder Forgacs
At least 750 workers at a shipbuilding company elected to strike today at Fogracs in an effort to obtain better working hours and conditions, the Australian Associated Press reported. The workers reportedly set down their tools and closed up shop from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m
Ian C. Strachan Elected Transocean Chairman
The Board of Directors of the company elected Ian C. Strachan to serve as Chairman of the Board effective May 18, 2013. Mr. Strachan replaces J. Michael Talbert who was not re-elected at the company's annual general meeting held on May 17, 2013.
Transocean Chairman Announces Retirement Plans
Transocean Ltd. announced that J. Michael Talbert has advised the Board of Directors that, if reelected at the company's upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 17, he will retire from the board no later than the company's 2014 AGM. To facilitate an orderly transition of leadership
Buckley McAllister Elected AWO Chairman
The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national trade association representing the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, elected a new slate of leaders during AWO’s Spring Convention recently held in Washington, D.C. Buckley McAllister, President, McAllister Towing
ABS Elects New Council and Committee Members
At the 151st Annual Meeting of the Members of ABS, and the subsequent meeting of the ABS Council, industry leaders were elected to serve on a number of bodies that contribute to the operation of the classification society as it fulfills its mission of promoting the security of life and property
New Vice Chair at WTS International
WTS International, the association for the professional advancement of women in transportation, elected Beverley K. Swaim-Staley, President and CEO of Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC), to the position of Vice Chair of its board of directors.
Korean Register Elects a New Chairman and CEO
At a meeting of the general assembly in Seoul, the Korean Register of Shipping (KR) elected Dr. Chon Young-Kee as its new Chairman and CEO. The general assembly oversees the running of KR and comprises 86 voting members. Prior to election, Dr
Korean Register Elects a New Chairman & CEO
Today (27 March), in Seoul, at an extraordinary meeting of the general assembly, the Korean Register of Shipping (KR) elected Dr Chon Young-kee as its new Chairman & CEO. The general assembly oversees the running of KR and comprises 86 voting members.
Westgarth Joins Seagull Board
Capt. Graham Westgarth, who becomes a non-executive Seagull Director, has over 40 years industry experience including 18 years at sea (five years as a Ship’s Master). From 2001 to 2010, he was responsible for Teekay’s 5,000 sea and shore staff and the technical management of 200 vessels
Senator Dick Durbinn to Receive Waterways Council Award
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) will receive the 12th Annual Waterways Council, Inc. Leadership Service Award on March 19, 2013 at the Loews Madison Hotel in Washington, DC. He will receive the award during WCI’s Washington Seminar at approximately 2:45 p.m.
Stevens Appoints New President
Stevens Appoints New President The Board of Directors of Stevens Towing Co., Inc., elected W. Johnson Stevens, III, to serve as the new president of the company, succeeding his father, William J. “Bill” Stevens, Jr. Bill will serve as chairman of the board and as chief
PVA Elects 2013 President, Officers and Board
During the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2013, held February 16 - 19, in Jacksonville, FL, members of the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) elected Carolyn Horgan, Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco, CA, as PVA President for 2013.
AAPA to Honor Hahn, Poe
U.S. Reps Janice Hahn & Ted Poe to Accept AAPA’s ‘Port Person of Year’ Award at March 19 Event in D.C.; AAPA’s 2013 ‘Spring Conference’ to focus on key seaport priorities: infrastructure, security, trade.
Weinberg To Lead Canaveral Port Authority
Cocoa Beach resident Tom Weinberg will serve as Chairman of the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners for 2013. The former Chief of Staff for former Florida Sen. Mel Martinez was elected unanimously to the position during the first meeting of the year for the Board
Stranded Kulluk Rig Update
The mobile drilling unit 'Kulluk', Shell Oil’s 266-foot-long floating drill rig, remains aground on the southeast shore of Sitkalidak Island, Alaska, Rear Adm. Thomas Ostebo, commander, Coast Guard 17th District and commander of Coast Guard forces in Alaska, said: