TTB: NTSB looks at the lessons that accidents teach
Accidents involving tugs, towboats, and barges can be deadly and are usually expensive. To discuss the lessons to be learned, Day 2 of Marine Log’s TTB – Tugs, Towboats & Barges free
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Dean W. Steele joins Moses & Singer
The newest partner in the Corporate and Maritime and Multimodal Transportation practice groups of New York City law firm Moses & Singer LLP is Dean W. Steele. As a Master Mariner with
ABB’s Schwarz honored with Kings Point McReady Award
Edward Schwarz, Vice President at ABB Marine and Ports, has received the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s Admiral McCready Award, becoming its 51st recipient. Schwarz (a 2000 Kings Point graduate) leads ABB’s
Matson promotes three to senior leadership
Honolulu-headquartered Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX) has promoted three executives to its senior leadership team, effective immediately. “Matson’s management team has a strong bench, and we are proud to be elevating three of
USMMA midshipman awarded Merchant Marine Medal
A current U.S. Merchant Marine Academy midshipman, Andrew Bouchot of Castle Pines, Colo., has received the Merchant Marine Medal for Outstanding Achievement for his heroic efforts in saving the life of a
George Toma joins Furuno USA
Camas, Wash., based Furuno USA has hired a new commercial business development manager. Based in Houston, Texas, George Toma will play a key role in establishing and developing business relationships with commercial
Jonathan Zier joins Crowley team providing tug and barge solutions
Aiming to provide a more personalized interface for customers in need of tugs, barges and offshore project services in the Gulf of Mexico and internationally, Crowley Maritime Corp. has appointed Jonathan Zier
Jack Buono named new U.S. Merchant Marine Academy superintendent
NOVEMBER 2, 2018 — Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby has announced that Jack Buono is to be the new superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY. Buono, who most recently
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has a new strategic plan
AUGUST 8, 2018 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY, has issued its new strategic plan. After 18 months in the making, the plan provides guidance and direction
Kings Point alums launch USMMA 75th anniversary campaign
JUNE 27, 2018 — Alumni of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY, have launched a campaign to mark the federal academy’s 75th year of service. “This isn’t just