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Louise Tricoire has been appointed Vice-President of the Lubmarine Business Unit of TotalEnergies, bringing a wealth of maritime industry knowledge and expertise to the role.Louise joins Lubmarine following her leadership of TotalEnergies’ global aviation and marine fuel division, where she played a key role in advancing both sectors’ decarbonization goals. Her work focused on developing sustainable aviation and low-carbon marine fuels, while also exploring the longer-term H2-based solutions.Prior to this…

Burger Boat Company announced the promotion of Ron Cleveringa to Senior Vice President - Product Portfolio Management, reporting to Rich Thompson, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer.In this newly defined role, Cleveringa will lead the development of Burger’s product development and design DNA across the company’s four business segments: custom yachts, commercial vessels, repair & refit, and military applications. He will be responsible for defining how Burger’s craftsmanship and innovation translates into each product line…

UTC Overseas has announced the appointment of Pedro Widmann as Director Global Project Development. Widmann brings over 30 years of experience in the specialized transportation and logistics industry with a strong background in the mining and EPC sector.Throughout his career, Widmann has held key positions with major international freight forwarders, managing major accounts and overseeing large-scale projects across varied regions. He has been responsible for sales development and for building agent networks that have strengthened global logistics operations.Born in Argentina…

Stillstrom by Maersk, a marine technology leader delivering offshore power and charging solutions, has strengthened its leadership team with key senior appointments in Copenhagen and Aberdeen.Nikolaj Stald has joined as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at the company’s HQ in Copenhagen. Nikolaj brings over 15 years’ offshore wind experience and will lead the commercial strategy to drive adoption of offshore charging as a cost-effective decarbonization pathway. Prior to Stillstrom…

Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC, a leader in and manufacturer of maritime defense solutions, is honoring its 125th anniversary this year. Founded in 1900 as The Withington Company, Sparton has grown from a small Michigan manufacturer into a defense contractor specializing in sonobuoys, advanced undersea warfare technologies, and beyond. Sparton was acquired by Elbit Systems of America, LLC in 2021.Sparton specializes in the production of high-quality sonobuoys critical to the nation’s undersea and anti-submarine warfare.

AEGIR-Marine has been certified as a B Corporation (B Corp). With this certification, AEGIR-Marine joins other businesses that meet standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.AEGIR-Marine pursued this certification to strengthen its commitment to sustainability and to demonstrate that responsible business practices can go hand in hand with long-term success in the maritime industry.All 12 of AEGIR-Marine’s offices worldwide are included in the certification…

Helm Operations, a provider of maritime operations and crew management software, announced a key leadership transition as James Wadsworth assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Nolan Barclay, Helm’s first employee and most recent CEO, will continue to support the company as Chairman.Wadsworth brings more than two decades of maritime industry experience and visionary leadership to the role. He joined Helm a decade ago after nearly ten years with ClassNK in Japan, where…

Global insurer Allianz Commercial announced that Peter Toole has been appointed Head of Marine for Canada effective September 29, 2025. Based in Toronto, Toole will report to Keith Scranton, Regional Head of Inland Marine, North America.With a 19-year career in the insurance industry, Toole has held senior underwriting and brokerage roles, specializing in construction insurance. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Construction at FCA Insurance Brokers, following his tenure as Vice President and Insurance Practice Leader at Petrela…

Auramarine, a fuel systems expert for the marine industry, has announced the appointment of Ted Bergman as Director of Engineering and Projects. Bergman will lead the strategic development of the company’s engineering department, driving innovation and operational excellence in all fronts related to engineering design, consultation and automation.With over 30 years of experience in industrial engineering and process technology, Bergman brings an understanding of advanced manufacturing technologies, sustainability practices, and cross-functional leadership.

Hardik Gajjar, ENV SP, has joined HDR as maritime planning lead for the firm’s growing ports and maritime practice. Based in New Jersey, Gajjar will leverage his experience in maritime and intermodal planning to support port owners and operators around the globe as they pursue more efficient operations and smart infrastructure development.“It’s an honor to join one of the best ports and maritime firms in the industry,” Gajjar said. “I’m looking forward to leveraging HDR’s outstanding cross-sector collaboration to help clients as they assess the impact of emerging trends such as automation…

HII announced that Roger Kelly has been promoted to vice president of contracts and pricing at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. Kelly succeeds Matt Mulherin Jr., who has been appointed vice president of supply chain and strategic sourcing at NNS.Kelly will have overall responsibility for contracts, pricing, and export/import licensing and compliance for NNS. He will report to Don Godwin, NNS vice president of business management and chief financial officer.Starting his career with the company in 1999 as a nuclear engineer, Kelly supported the Virginia-class submarine program.

Hempel A/S is happy to announce the appointment of Gosha Kolton as Executive Vice President & Head of Marine, effective January 1, 2026.Gosha brings international experience in strategic and operational leadership across both developed and emerging markets. Her experience in leading complex transformations and delivering customer value aligns with Hempel’s strategic priorities and ambitions for the Marine segment."I am excited to join Hempel and the Marine team, and I look forward to working together to deliver outstanding value for Hempel’s customers and drive sustainable growth…

Subsea Global Solutions, a global provider of underwater repair, maintenance, and marine services, has announced the appointment of Harun Duzgoren as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Duzgoren returns to Subsea Global following a successful tenure as Regional CEO for the Americas at Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS).With more than 25 years of international leadership experience across the global marine services industry, including executive roles with six different private equity sponsors…

The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI) has announced a new addition to its naval architecture, marine engineering, and marine surveying firm, Tyler Zylinski. Tyler graduated from Webb Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.During his time at Webb, Tyler interned at TSGI's sister company, BHGI. Tyler also interned at Marine Design and Operations in New Jersey where he worked on a variety of projects related to stability, stress analyses, fire safety plans, and structural inspections.

EXMAR NV has reported net profits of USD$44.4 million for the first half of 2025, compared to USD$69.5 million a year earlier. Results were supported by resilient shipping operations, strong performance in engineering, and a one-off USD$15 million gain from the reversal of a warranty provision on the Marine XII project in Congo.Key Financials (proportionate consolidation, H1 2025 vs. H1 2024):Revenue: USD$168.9m (down from 237.4m)EBITDA: USD$100.4m (104.3m)Adjusted EBITDA: USD$100.4m…

Hogia has appointed David Wallgren as the new Managing Director of Hogia Ferry Systems and Business Unit Manager for its newly established transport sector, Ports & Shipping. He joins from the DFDS Group, bringing over 25 years of experience in port and shipping operations. In his new role, he will lead the development of the sector, which develops IT solutions for terminal and shipping operations.Wallgren began his career as a port worker at the Port of Gothenburg. Since then, he has held operational, commercial, and strategic positions in both ports and shipping companies.

Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. (BHGI) has welcomed Lauren Kirk as a naval architect to its naval architecture and marine engineering firm. Lauren Kirk holds a bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and MarineEngineering from Webb Institute.During her time at Webb, Lauren interned at BHGI and Gilbert Associates, assisting naval architects and marine engineers with system and structural design for various types of vessels. She also interned at Langan Design Partners, where she worked on both sailing and motor yacht design.

Lloyd’s List Intelligence has announced the appointment of Waqas Samad as Chief Executive Officer. In his role, Waqas will spearhead the Company’s ongoing global expansion and drive ambitious innovation initiatives, ensuring that as geopolitical developments reshape global trade and heighten the strategic importance of the maritime sector, the company continues to deliver comprehensive and forward-looking trade intelligence solutions.Waqas brings more than three decades of global experience at the intersection of finance, data and technology.

Crowley has announced leadership appointments that will continue to strengthen it as a leader in advanced energy transportation and microgrid development sectors in the U.S. and across the Americas. Jackie Gonsalez has been named vice president of advanced energy in the company’s Shipping business unit. In this role, Gonsalez will lead Crowley’s strategic initiatives in liquified natural gas (LNG) distribution and microgrid development, with a focus on Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and other high-growth markets.

Thomas Bek, who has been with Blue Water for 29 years, is taking over as CEO from Søren Nørgaard Thomsen, who is leaving the transport and logistics group after seven years.There has been significant development at the Danish transport and logistics group since 2018, when Søren Nørgaard Thomsen took over as CEO. Turnover has nearly doubled, earnings have increased, and the number of employees and offices has increased to 2,700 and nearly 80, respectively. This year, the group embarked on a new strategy and reorganization…

The United Seamen’s Service (USS) announced that the 56th annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards will honor three champions of American maritime: Captain Willie Barrere, National President of American Maritime Officers; Edward F. Hanley, Chief Operating Officer of Maersk Line, Limited and Vincent J. Marino, Chief Executive Officer of CMC-ITI-CCS.A Special Recognition plaque will be presented to Edward R. Morgan in honor of his extraordinary leadership as President of USS. Serving in this role for more than 20 years, Mr.

Star Information Systems (STAR) has acquired Sharecat, a provider of solutions for managing and improving technical data quality for complex industrial operations.STAR delivers advanced systems for maintenance, operations planning, procurement, logistics, and master data management, mainly for the maritime sector. The company has grown significantly over over the past four years and is on track to become a leading international player in a competitive market.Data quality is crucial…

Thordon Bearings Inc., a leader in water-lubricated and grease-free bearing solutions, has announced the appointment of Progreen as its exclusive distributor for Azerbaijan.The formal arrangement strengthens Thordon's strategic presence across the Caspian region and marks another important step in delivering its high performance bearing and seal solutions to key sectors including marine, hydro power, and industrial markets. Progreen, a growing engineering services company led by brothers Ravil and Akhad Saidov…