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14 Sep 2018

On the Water: Prime Career Opportunities for Women

Women make up only an estimated two percent of the global maritime industry. In the U.S., the statistics are a little better, with less than eight percent of ship and boat captain operator roles held by women.Still, for a female to have the opportunity to train up to ship captain is considered “unique.” However, as predictions are being made that there will be a shortage of more than 140,000 deck or ship officers worldwide by 2025 (BIMCO/ICS), we will see more accomplished women take the helm and lead the industry forward.

15 Nov 2010

Spotlight on Crowley Maritime Corporation

The Marty J, loaded with energy production modules for ENI U.S. Operating Co., Inc., arrived at Alaska’s North Slope in the summer of 2010. The Crowley barge departed with the tug Commander along with the tug Warrior towing the Barge 455 3 carrying a second module from Louisiana in May for the 50-day journey through the Panama Canal to Prudhoe Bay. (Photo courtesy Crowley Maritime Corporation)

MarineNews spoke with Crowley Maritime Corporation executives for the company’s take on current markets and the outlook for the future. “Due to the global economic downturn, Crowley has experienced a decline in business, specifically in liner container shipping,” said Tom Crowley Jr., Chairman of the board, President and Chief Executive Officer at Crowley Maritime Corporation. “The company, however, has been able to mitigate those declines by offering additional value-added services and more robust logistics and technical services solutions.

06 Dec 2009

M/V Sunshine State Delivered to Crowley

Photo courtesy Crowley

Crowley took delivery of Sunshine State, a 331,000-barrel, double-hull oil and chemical tanker, from General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego, Calif. for American Petroleum Tankers LLC. The Sunshine State is the first vessel Crowley has taken delivery of since the company was contracted by APT to handle the shipyard construction management and the overall vessel management, crewing and operation of the company's growing fleet. The Sunshine State measures 600 feet by 106 ft by 39 ft and has the capacity to carry 331,000 barrels of product.