As the maritime industry faces rising pressures, from workforce shortages to evolving safety expectations and the drive for long‑term sustainability, diversity has become an essential pillar of progress. This is especially true in the ongoing effort to support more women entering and advancing in seafaring careers. With the release of the Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention (Fifth Edition)…
The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously elected Stephanie Dominguez Walton to lead as Board President. Fellow commissioners elected outgoing Board President Andres Cluver to serve as First Vice President, and Commissioner Barbara…
As part of its repositioning in the United States under the Xcelerate29 strategy, HDI Global (HDI) has appointed Bevan Greibesland as Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty Lines, and Bruce Griffin as Chief Underwriting Officer, Long Tail Lines…
The American Maritime Congress (AMC) announced the appointment of Elizabeth O'Connor as its new Executive Director, following a nationwide search. O'Connor succeeds Fair Kim, who has successfully led the AMC since 2021.Most recently, O'Connor…
Port Houston, an advocate of the nation’s busiest waterway, the Houston Ship Channel, has announced the appointment of Amy Rister as its Director of State Government Relations.In her role, Rister will lead Port Houston’s state government relations…
The Transportation Institute (TI), representing U.S.-flag American shipping companies, announced the appointment of Sara Fuentes as President of the organization. Fuentes previously served as the organization’s Vice President for Government…
Last week, Port of Albany Chief Commerce Officer Megan Elizabeth Daly was honored at the IrishEcho Irish Maritime Excellence Awards 2026 that recognized outstanding Irish Americans and dynamic companies or agencies whose leadership, innovation…
Port of Aberdeen has appointed Jennifer Heiton as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 11, 2026. She joins from Trojan Energy Limited, an electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider, where she has served as CFO since 2023.Jennifer brings…
The Greater Houston Port Bureau Board of Directors has announced the promotion of Corrina Ott to Vice President. Ott joined the Port Bureau in April 2025 and has been responsible for managing the Port Bureau’s Efficiency and Dredging Committee’s…
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) announced the appointment of Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 22nd, 2026. Her appointment marks a new phase in the Authority's continued mandate to regulate and enable navigational…
Harwich Haven Authority has announce Jo North has been appointed as the organization’s new Chief Executive, effective from Monday, June 1, 2026. She replaces outgoing CEO Sarah West, who left the business in December 2025.Jo joins HHA from her…
The Port of Tyne has announced the appointment of Elaine Scott as its new Director of Innovation. Following her promotion from Innovation Partnerships Manager, Elaine will lead the Port’s sustainable innovation agenda and run the National Maritime Innovation Hub…
Enstructure, a U.S. terminal and logistics company, has appointed Eryn Dinyovszky as President of Enstructure Mid-Atlantic. In this role, Dinyovszky will oversee operations and commercial activities across Delaware and Pennsylvania, including the development of the new Delaware Container Terminal…
On January 28, 2026, President Donald J. Trump designated Laura DiBella to serve as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission.Chairman DiBella was sworn in as a Commissioner on January 6, 2026. She was nominated by President Trump on September 3…
Port of Aberdeen has appointed Sarah Downs as a Non-Executive Member, effective January 1, 2026, as it consolidates activity across its core sectors and diversifies port business.Sarah has a track record in advisory and non-executive roles,…
