Work Boats Exchange Roster Gains Momentum
Regardless of industry, the ability to continually meet potential new clients is the cornerstone to any company’s success. While the marine industry is well armed globally with traditional exhibitions, an emerging concept — the Hosted Buyer Event — is gaining steam as a viable and productive means to earn new business. “Hosted Buyer Events are quite commonplace on the automotive side of ZF’s business,” said David Santos, Product Line Manager – Commercial Craft, ZF Marine LLC.
Kurz to be Honored with Award
Seafarers' House at Port Everglades, Florida, announces plans to recognize Gerhard E. Kurz as the 2003 recipient of the International Golden Compass Award. Gerhard E. Kurz, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Seabulk International will be honored for his outstanding contributions to the maritime industry at this year's prestigious gala dinner in Fort Lauderdale, April 5, 2003. Gerhard E. Kurz was named Chief Executive Officer and a Director in April 2000, President in September 2000, and Chairman of the Board in September 2002. Widely recognized within the international maritime industry, Mr. Kurz was formerly President of Mobil Shipping and Transportation Company (MOSAT), a Mobil Oil-affiliated company, from which he retired in March 2000.
