Maritime mourns loss of Angela Chao in a car accident
The Foremost Group said today that its chair and CEO, Angela Chao, had died in a car accident this past weekend. The daughter of Foremost Group founder Dr. James S. C. Chao
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Q&A: Meet the women behind Royal Barge Fleeting
Marine Log (ML): First off, tell us about Royal Barge Fleeting and how it got started? Jessica Branham (JB): I was approached by a member of Cummings Marine Board of Directors in
American Maritime Partnership announces new leadership team
The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the U.S. domestic maritime industry, has elected a new leadership team, with AWO’s Jennifer Carpenter taking the helm as president and, in doing so,
Crowley awards scholarships to two Cal Maritime cadets
Crowley reports that it has awarded California State University Maritime Academy cadets Erin Hulti and Natalie Pierotti its Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships, recognizing their achievements and interest in pursuing a
Q&A: Meet the founder of Maritime Inclusion Partners
With more than 25 years of experience in the maritime industry, Jenny Johnson has seen her fair share of recruitment issues, including the under representation of women and workers from diverse backgrounds.
WIMOs celebrates six years of female representation in maritime
In 2017, Kasey Eckstein and Jenna Gaudet started doing business together in maritime operations. In doing so, they realized the need for an organization that catered towards female professionals in maritime operations,
Steve Scalise receives SCA Maritime Leadership Award
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, has presented U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award.
Study identifies 15 key pain points facing women at sea
A study based on interviews with 115 female seafarers identifies 15 key “pain points” – or challenges – facing women at sea. The study is the first step in a project being
WIMOs founder starts up diverse maritime recruitment agency
Kasey Eckstein, founder and executive director of Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs), is a name that the inland maritime industry knows well, and now she has started a new company aimed at
Senator Lisa Murkowski receives SCA Maritime Leadership Award
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) has presented U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) with its Maritime Leadership Award. The award is given each year to national leaders or elected officials who demonstrate