Jan Michelsen, VP Maritime at Cobham SATCOM, discusses the status and future direction of satcom’s penetration in the global maritime market.

"I am confident that I am gaining the knowledge, leadership skills, and “hands on” experiences that will enable me to step into a great job in the maritime industry upon graduation."

Linda is working towards her Masters Degree, and eventually, a job in Logistics or Operations.

James Hudson Gardner is working toward a Third Mate’s license at USMMA

Bret Argir, Great Lakes Maritime Academy class of 2017, strives to be a standout in the classroom academically, as well as with practical knowledge and experience.

Webb Institute student Brian Mills follows his longtime interest in ships for a career in naval architecture and marine engineering.

MarPro’s Future Leader Series features California Maritime Academy cadet Buck Cantwell

Next in MarPro's Future Leader Series is Gabrielle Wells, senior at Main Maritime Academy

First to be showcased in MarPro’s Future Leader Series is SUNY Maritime junior Dominique Rigby

Recently retired Hapag-Lloyd captain Ulrich Kroll discusses his experiences on board – and his life on the world’s oceans.

PVA president Dave Anderson weighs in on the state of the domestic passenger vessel industry.

Guido Perla, Chairman of GPA, Inc., is a ubiquitous and long-tenured figure in the maritime market. He shares his unique insights on the outlook for the boatbuilding sector.

With offshore markets in the doldrums, a unique phenomenon is occurring: “Norwegians are talking to me,” said Damen’s Norway sales boss, Remco Hottentot.

Mike Petter leads America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of manufacturing, engineering and management services to the commercial and noncommercial oil, gas and energy markets.

USCG commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft shares his vision and mission – from Washington D.C. to the Arctic.

In his new role as Director-Government Relations at WCI, Tracy Zea knows his way around any transportation issue and has already hit the ground running.

Christopher J. Wiernicki, head of ABS and newly elected head of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), weighs in on industry challenges and the ongoing quest for safe, profitable operations

SCA president Matthew Paxton weighs in on all things shipbuilding – especially where it impacts the domestic Jones Act audience.

The cruise industry's first-ever American female captain weighs in on the multiple roles of being a pioneer, a woman on the water and, of course, a Maritime Professional.

Capt. Novotny holds a high profile position, one that the nation’s professional mariners depend upon, every day. Listen in as he sets the record straight on the current and future conditions at the National Maritime Center.

Marine electronics group Navico is aiming for a top three position in the commercial maritime sector within three to five years. We seek to find out from Jose Herrero, MD, the plans to accomplish the feat.

Jane Bugler, Technical Director of the International Marine contractors Association, weighs in on the offshore industry, where it is today, and what can be done to strengthen its position looking forward.

Paul Holthus, CEO of the World Ocean Council, discusses the trend toward corporate ocean responsibility and his organization’s contribution to that end.

With worldwide revenue of $98 billion in 2014 and 343,000 employees in more than 200 countries, Siemens, by any definition, is big. Mario Azar, president of the Houston-based Siemens Oil & Gas and Marine spoke on global business unit's focus and future.