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Zajonc Named to Tecton Board of Directors

Jan 07, 2014

Tecton Corporation (TTNC) announced that Guy Zajonc has joined its Board of Directors.Company CEO, Micah J. Eldred commented, 'We are pleased to have Guy join our team. Guy's contacts and experience in our industry will prove a valuable…

Petersen Joins Trans Marine Propulsion

Jan 07, 2014

Trans Marine Propulsion Systems, Inc. (TMPS), known worldwide for its diesel engine service and engineering capabilities, announced that Jesper Th. Petersen has joined the 29-year-old company as the Senior Technical Superintendent-Manager of 2 Stroke Service…

IMTRA Restructures Management Team

Jan 07, 2014

IMTRA, a manufacturer and importer of marine products, announced its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eric Braitmayer. On January 1, 2014, Mr. Braitmayer, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer (COO), succeeded IMTRA’s longtime President and CEO…

Obituary: Michael E. Ford, USMMA '60

Jan 07, 2014

Michael E. Ford, 75, of Waretown, NJ, passed away on January 4, 2014. Born in Washington, DC and raised in Chevy Chase, Md., he graduated from the #United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, in 1960 with a degree in Marine Engineering…

Key Leadership Changes at Hydroid

Jan 07, 2014

Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, today announced changes in its leadership team. Christopher von Alt, one of the company’s founders and primary forces in its extraordinary growth since its inception in 2001, has elected to resign from his current position as president…

Alion Names Kevin Boyle General Counsel

Jan 07, 2014

Alion Science and Technology, a global engineering, technology and operational solutions company, announced that Kevin Boyle has joined the company as General Counsel.  Mr. Boyle’s expertise includes government contracts law and litigation, M&A…

Workshop to Cover Infrastructure Development Challenges

Jan 07, 2014

Sponsored by the American Association of Port Authorities and hosted by the Unified Port of San Diego, a workshop examining port-related economic development programs, analyzing solutions to development/funding challenges and quantifying results will be held Feb…

Port of Oswego Appoints New Executive Director

Jan 07, 2014

The Port of Oswego Authority has announced the appointment of Zelko N. Kirincich to the position of Executive Director. He assumed his new responsibilities on January 6, 2014.Mr. Kirincich comes from the Port Authority of Tampa, Florida…

Decom North Sea to Host Lunch and Learn

Jan 07, 2014

Decom North Sea (DNS), the offshore oil and gas decommissioning forum, will host a lunch and learn event to share valuable insight into decommissioning, including lessons learned from recent projects.The event will take place on Wednesday…

PPG Appoints Bausch Vice President

Jan 07, 2014

PPG Industries announced that Shelley J. Bausch will join the company as vice president, global industrial coatings, effective Jan. 16. She will report to Viktor Sekmakas, PPG executive vice president.“We are delighted to welcome Shelley to PPG…

Griffin Hires New GM in Norway

Jan 07, 2014

Griffin Global Group, a marine and offshore travel specialist, announced the appointment of Wenche Eeg as General Manager based in Bergen.Wenche has more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry most recently with Cruise Norway AS where she held the position for seven years…

New York Shipping Conference Adds Speakers

Jan 07, 2014

Examining areas of change and growth in shipping is the focus of the 20th annual Hellenic-American and Norwegian-American Chambers of Commerce conference, often called the New York Shipping Conference.  Entitled “Today’s Vision- Tomorrow’s Reality”…

ACP Issues Statement on Ongoing Canal Expansion

Jan 07, 2014

ACP reaffirms it's commitment to the 'Expansion Program' in a prepared statement, addressing recent turmoil with construction contractor.The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) reaffirms its commitment to the international maritime community and…

Willard Names Wang as New Director

Jan 06, 2014

Willard Marine, a 56-year-old builder of composite and aluminum boats, today announced the appointment of Ning Wang as director of operations and program management. Wang will be responsible for overseeing Willard Marine’s planning, purchasing…

Carpenter Promoted AWO Executive Vice President

Jan 06, 2014

The American Waterways Operators, the national trade association for the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, announced that Jennifer Carpenter, AWO’s Senior Vice President – National Advocacy, has been promoted to the new position of Executive Vice President…

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