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McDonald Appointed ABS Chairman, CEO

Nov 11, 2025

The ABS Board of Directors has elected John McDonald as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ABS at a board meeting on November 11.In the culmination of a well-planned succession process, McDonald, the serving ABS President and Chief Operating Officer…

SFL Posts Steady Q3, Invests in Fleet Optimization

Nov 11, 2025

SFL posts Q3 2025 revenue of $178 million and net income of $8.6 million; declares 87th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share.Contracted charter backlog reaches $4 billion with a weighted average term of 6.5 years, two-thirds backed by investment-grade clients…

HII Names Taylor to Leading Vessel Design Spot at Newport News Shipbuilding

Nov 04, 2025

HII appointed Tim Taylor as vice president of engineering, technology and design at its Newport News Shipbuilding division.Taylor, a U.S. Navy veteran, has served NNS for 29 years in positions of increasing responsibility, including work control…

Medov Group Acquires Programma Mare

Oct 09, 2025

Medov Group acquired a majority stake in Programma Mare S.r.l., a historic La Spezia-based company that has modernized traditional packaging methods for the storage and international shipment of yachts.The announcement was made by Giulio Schenone…

Svanehoj Acquires KOHO Kompressorsysteme

Oct 02, 2025

Svanehoj, an ITT company, acquired Germany-based Köhler & Hörter GmbH (KOHO Kompressorsysteme, or KOHO), a family-owned company specializing in high-quality compressors for a wide range of industries, including shipbuilding. The acquisition closed on October 1…

UHL MD Bonnesen to Step Down

Sep 29, 2025

United Heavy Lift (UHL) said that Managing Director Lars Bonnesen has sold his shares in United Heavy Lift to the United Shipping Group and will step down from his role as of December 31, 2025. In a related development, Christian Monsted has…

Melvin Resigns as President of South Carolina Ports Authority

Aug 21, 2025

After three years of leading the South Carolina Ports Authority as President and CEO, Barbara Melvin has announced her resignation, with plans to pursue other opportunities.Melvin joined SC Ports in 1998, serving in a variety of roles and leading…

Murphy Tapped To Chair Tidal Energy Company Board

Aug 18, 2025

Inyanga Marine Energy Group announced that Martin Murphy has been appointed as Chair of the Board.Following 12 years’ service in the Royal Navy, Martin has forged a career as an experienced CEO and Chartered Engineer. Martin has a strong leadership…

Noatum Maritime Expands, Opens Shanghai Office

Jul 29, 2025

Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, opened its first office in Shanghai dedicated to its agency and maritime services arm – Noatum Maritime Services. The new office contributes to the Group’s international…

Bergink Tapped to Head Alfa Laval Marine Division

Jul 22, 2025

Alfa Laval announced that Martijn Bergink has been appointed President of the Marine Division, effective September 1, 2025. This is in addition to his current roles as President of Business Unit Pumping Systems in the Marine Division and Managing Director of Framo…

All in the Family: The SunStone Maritime Group CEO Torch Passes to Carsten Lund

Jun 25, 2025

cut685bdfb8b3c6622a5fe1f2da_Lund Family1SunStone Maritime Group A/S takes next step in previously announced leadership transition.After 35 years as Chief Executive Officer, founder Niels-Erik Lund is retiring as CEO on June 30, 2025. Niels-Erik…

TOTE Promotes Hofeling, Crawford

Jun 20, 2025

TOTE Group announced the expansion of its leadership team. Alex Hofeling, currently President of TOTE Maritime Alaska, is being promoted to the new role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With this transition, Bill Crawford, who served as Vice President of Commercial…

Bulls Joins TVO's Global Business Development Team

May 04, 2025

Trendsetter Vulcan Offshore (TVO), a developer of solutions for the offshore industry, expanded its global business development team with the addition of Barry Bulls as the new Business Development Lead for the US team.“Our track record for…

ESL Joins World Shipping Council

Apr 25, 2025

World Shipping Council (WSC) welcomed Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) as a new member of the Council. WSC represents over 90% of global liner shipping capacity, working with policymakers and stakeholder groups to shape the future growth of a socially responsible…

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