NAIAD Inflatables Delivers 10 Meter Pilot Boat
Naiad has just delivered a new 10.0 Meter Pilot Vessel, the DALTON PURSUIT, to its owner in Newfoundland, Canada.
In addition to pilot work,
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Frode Klepsvik Joins NAVTOR Board
Monday, March 19th, 2012Hua Hai Long Joins COSCO Shipping Heavy Lift Ship Pool
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012Hua Hai Long Joins COSCO Shipping Heavy Lift Ship Pool
On February 1, COSCO Shipping Co., Ltd. signed a POOL agreement with Guangzhou Salvage Bureau of the Ministry of Transport (GSBMT) in Guangzhou Ocean Plaza. According to the agreement, M.
Johnson joins Hempel USA
Monday, February 13th, 2012Hempel USA, the global supplier of Marine and Protective coatings has hired Jennifer Johnson as a Sales Representative in the US Gulf. Ms. Johnson will be responsible for Marine sales of Hempel’s extensive product line in the territory. A graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy with extensive industry experience, she will be located in Hempel’s headquarters in Houston Texas.
Peter Stevenson joins Simplex-Turbulo
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012As part of a further initiative to strengthen customer support Simplex has appointed Peter Stevenson in a new role as sales director.
“Peter is an exciting choice for us”, says MD, James Hogg, “he will be taking a fresh and more disciplined approach to enable us to develop a more responsive service”. Peter Stevenson’s background will certainly strengthen the management team at this growing company. He joins from V Ships Marine Services where he was sales director to a diverse range of technical and non-technical services. Prior to this he was at UMC, the recognised world-leader in underwater engineering, where, as sales director, he significantly boosted the merchant client base. “We were able to understand the challenges and develop unique solutions for each customer, giving them the confidence to adopt often pioneering techniques” he explains.
Dr. Basu Joins Webb Institute Faculty
Friday, January 13th, 2012Colfax Buys ESAB
Effective Friday, January 13, 2012, Charter International plc, owner of ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, has been acquired by Colfax Corporation. Colfax Corporation,
Roy Sea Joins IYC
Thursday, January 12th, 2012Roy Sea Joins IYC as Florida and California Licensed Yacht Broker.
International Yacht Collection (IYC) has announced that, effective immediately, Roy Sea joins the global yachting firm as a Florida and California Licensed Yacht Broker. With a yachting background that spans forty years, Roy Sea has expertise in many of the world’s leading yacht brands and brokerages: Broward, Burger Boat Company, Christensen, Feadship, Jarrett Bay Yacht Sales (Hatteras, Grand Banks and Albemarle), Merrill Stevens, Ocean Alexander, Palmer Johnson, Vicem USA and Viking to name but a few.
Roy’s experience includes technical skills critical to advising clients buying and selling yachts and considering new yacht construction. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering, a B.A. in Economics and an MBA. He worked for the U.S. Navy’s Diving and Ocean Engineering Department, with secret security clearance, testing and operating equipment. He’s also sailed the Atlantic, dived to 290’—and authored engineering papers on diving—worked as a project manager for the cleanup of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound and has held a U.S. Coast Guard Ocean Operators License since 1972.
Essential to successful brokerage at IYC—with offices now in Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Newport, Nassau, St. Maarten, Monaco and Abu Dhabi—Roy has successfully sold yachts in France, Italy, New Zealand, Hong Kong and in most all ocean-side states in America. “We welcome Roy Sea to our exceptional brokerage team,” says Bob Saxon, IYC President. “His richly diverse background in all aspects of yachting, sales and experience on-the-water, even below-the-water, makes him particularly well suited for the expanding IYC brand.”
Kennedy Joins Moore Stephens Brokers Ltd.
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012Moore Stephens Brokers Limited, a source of general insurance products tailored for Superyachts, has appointed Kathy Kennedy as its new executive vice president it was announced today. She will be based in the USA. “I’m really pleased to join Moore Stephens at this exciting time for the company”, said Kathy, “I look forward to adding to the company’s already diverse blend of services and expanding their client relations not only in Northern America but also globally.”
Kerssens Joins Van Aalst Marine & Offshore
Friday, January 6th, 2012Mario Kerssens has joined the CargoMaxx team at Van Aalst Offshore & Marine, as Manager Business Development, starting the 1st of January 2012.
After serving the shipping and offshore industry for more than 20 years in senior sales, marketing and business development positions at Dockwise, Fairmount, Sealift and Fairstar, his latest role has been with FG International Holland BV, the Dutch Special Lifting company, that recently teamed up with Linjebygg Offshore from Norway under the new name LBO International.
At Van Aalst his focus will be on the market development of the successfully introduced CargoMaxx handling system for combined liquid and dry bulk on board platform supply vessels, anchor handling vessels, mobile offshore drilling units and fixed platforms. Supported by orders triggered by Statoil and Petrobras, this innovative system is set to revolutionize the logistics involved with amongst others drill cuttings in an environmentally smarter way than the present outdated industry standards. Combined with the recently opened Houston office the Van Aalst sales team has now doubled its strength.
Caravello joins Rainmaker LLC
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011Jack Caravello has joined Rainmaker LLC as Vice President of Business Development, bringing with him more than 37 years of experience in Maritime and Offshore Industries. After graduating from MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY in 1971, Mr. Caravello sailed briefly in the American Merchant Marine Industry, shifting next to the Offshore Service and Supply Industry. Mr. Caravello came ashore in 1972, and has made Houston, TX his home. After coming ashore he moved into Marine and Offshore sales; Mr. Caravello represented Ashland Chemical for 18 years, covering the US Gulf Coast. Mr. Caravello most recently spent 10 years as VP of Sales for Telemar, USA. RAINMAKER, LLC was established in 2008 and represents such prestigious companies as OFFSHORE INLAND MARINE & OILFIELD SERVICES, IRVING SHIPBUILDING, INC. (CANADA), CERNAVAL SHIPYARD (Spain), BREDO SHIPYARD, (Germany) and most recently TERRAGON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES (Canada).
Ryan Joins Customized Brokers as Logistics Specialist
Monday, October 10th, 2011Christopher Ryan Joins Customized Brokers as Perishables Logistics Specialist.
Customized Brokers, the Miami-based customs brokerage specializing in the clearance of fresh produce into the United States, has named Christopher Ryan as perishables logistics specialist for the Northeast. He is based in Pennsauken, N.J., and reports to Customized Brokers General Manager Nelly Yunta. In this position, Ryan is responsible for business development, customer service, and maintaining relationships with terminals, government agencies and industry associations in the Northeast, including those in Delaware, Pennsylvania and parts of New York. ”We are very pleased to have Christopher join us at Customized Brokers,” said Yunta. “His presence in Pennsauken, which is just across the river from the key produce handling port of Philadelphia, will allow him to assist customers quickly should any issues arise during the import/export process.”
“I’ve known and respected Customized Brokers for many years and I’m truly excited to be part of the team,” Ryan said. “I’m eager to continue to try to help grow the company and support our customers in any way I can.” Prior to joining Customized Brokers, Ryan served as a sales and marketing representative for a logistics company in Gloucester, N.J., where he gained experience in both the terminal and brokerage side of the industry, selling warehousing, project cargo, perishables and other services. He earned a degree from Rowan University. Customized Brokers Inc., a Crowley Maritime Corp. subsidiary, has been a pioneer in the clearance of fresh fruit and produce since 1989. Its strong knowledge of compliance and excellent relationships with U.S. Customs, FDA and USDA allow for expedited client service. The C-TPAT certified company also provides a myriad of value added services for customers, including fumigation and transportation coordination.