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McNally takes the Helm at Manson Construction

Mar 04, 2025

Manson Construction Co. (Manson) announced that James (Jim) McNally, previously Manson’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), has assumed the role of President and CEO as of March 3, 2025.“The Board of Directors unanimously approves of Mr. McNally taking the reins of Manson due to his excellent performance as COO and his long-time industry experience,” announces Frederick Paup…

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…

AD Ports Group Releases 2024 Annual Report

Apr 02, 2025

AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, transport, industry, and logistics, issued its 2024 Annual Report, which chronicled a year of revenue and profit growth, as the Group consolidated two major acquisitions and drove forward its profit-enhancing international expansion…

Captain McCue Takes the Helm of Four Seasons Yachts Inaugural Vessel

Mar 18, 2025

Four Seasons Yachts reports the appointment of Kate McCue as the inaugural Captain of Four Seasons l, the first ultra-luxury yacht in the highly anticipated fleet. A graduate of the California Maritime Academy, Captain Kate brings nearly three decades of maritime expertise…

Annual ACBL Golf Tournament Donates to Childhood Cancer Efforts

Mar 17, 2025

Each year, ACBL Team Members and industry partners come together for the Doc Sneed Memorial Golf Tournament, an event that honors the late Darrell “Doc” Sneed and supports the fight against childhood cancer. Doc Sneed, an ACBL Team Member for 30 years…

Young Joings NAWE as VP, Government Affairs

Mar 13, 2025

The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) said that John Young has joined the association as the new vice president of government affairs.Young brings to NAWE more than 20 years of experience in Washington, D.C., primarily focused on supply chain…

BSM Pilot Project on Container Vessels Supports 'Diversity@Sea'

Mar 11, 2025

After a 10-month project phase, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) reports that it successfully completed the Diversity@Sea project, a global initiative by the ‘All Aboard Alliance’ aimed at fostering gender and cultural diversity within the maritime industry…

Lindholm New CEO as Cruise Shipbuilding Major

Mar 06, 2025

Casimir Lindholm has been appointed CEO of Meyer Turku Oy as of May 2025. Lindholm is currently President and CEO of Cargotec Oyj, and he has a long professional career as CEO in different companies such as Eltel and Lemminkäinen.Lindholm succeed Tim Meyer…

Suárez Takes the Helm as MD at Knud E. Hansen

Mar 03, 2025

On March 1, 2025, Denmark-based maritime consultancy Knud E. Hansen announced that Javier Suárez succeeds Finn Wollesen Petersen as the company’s Managing Director, part of a planned process that has been taking place over the past months, with…

Scottish Maritime Museum Director Announces Retirement

Feb 21, 2025

David Mann, Director of the Scottish Maritime Museum, will retire after 12 years at the helm of the nationally recognized maritime heritage collection. He will be succeeded by Matthew Bellhouse Moran, current Executive Director of the Unicorn Preservation Society…

Marine Alliance Finalizes Acquisition of London-Based Speedwell Insurance Brokers Ltd

Feb 18, 2025

Two years after it was founded, Marine Alliance is growing through the acquisition of the renowned London-based insurance broker Speedwell, who will join the current partnership of Marine Assekuranz and Fram Insurance Brokers. Speedwell has…

McKenney Tapped to Lead Port of Oakland

Feb 14, 2025

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners just named Kristi McKenney as the port’s new executive director. The appointment follows the announcement of Executive Director Danny Wan’s retirement on February 28.McKenney joined the Port as an environmental planner…

Eskola Named Executive Chair of Meyer Turku Oy Board

Feb 13, 2025

Meyer Turku Oy announced the appointment of Jaakko Eskola as the new Executive Chair of its Board of Directors.“With Jaakko Eskola, we engage a proven professional who has an international maritime background and is well-established in the Finnish industry…

Obituary: Karl Kenny, Founder, Kraken Robotics

Feb 13, 2025

Kraken Robotics Inc. announced the passing of founder and former CEO, Karl Kenny on February 11, 2025, at the age of 64. Karl founded Kraken in 2012 and was instrumental in building the company into a leading player in subsea robotics over his 10-year tenure…

Saverex NV Launches Takeover Bid for Exmar NV

Feb 12, 2025

EXMAR NV announced that today, Saverex NV launched its previously announced voluntary and conditional public takeover offer for all shares ofEXMAR not yet directly or indirectly owned by the Offeror or persons affiliated with it.The initial…

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