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Theriot Takes the Helm at Southwest Shipyard

Scott Theriot has been named president and CEO of Southwest Shipyard L.P., effective August 12. He takes over from Read Boles who has served as interim president and CEO since February, following the passing of the shipyard’s previous president and CEO Martin DeCamp. Boles has returned to his advisory role on the company’s board of directors.

Tidewater Names Degodny VP and CCO

Tidewater Transportation and Terminals recently added Aaron Degodny as its new vice president and chief commercial offi cer. Degodny was formerly president and chief operating offi cer at Rand Logistics, Inc.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Moves Its HQ

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. is moving its corporate headquarters to Houston, positioning the nation’s largest dredging services provider nearer to major regional projects and opportunities. The fi rm will also open regional offi ces in Jacksonville, Fla., and Staten Island, N.Y.

Marcon International Founder Beegle Retires

Marcon International, Inc. founder

and president Robert Beegle retired effective October 1. Ownership and management of the company was taken over by the company’s employees. John Braden, Martin Coombe and Brian Peterson will continue as brokers, while also serving as president and board members, respectively. Patricia Hernandez, formerly business manager, was appointed vice president, treasurer, COO and corporate secretary.

Gibbs & Cox to Open Houston Offi ce

Naval architecture and marine engineering fi rm Gibbs & Cox is expanding its services into Houston with the aim to generate revenue in non-naval markets, develop and sell new products and/or services to non-traditional clients and contribute to existing programs.

SNAME Honors Rob Allan

Robert Allan Ltd. announced that its executive chairman, Robert G. “Rob” Allan, has been made an Honorary Member by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), making him one of only 50 living individuals to enjoy this privilege.

USMMA Honors ABB’s Schwarz

Edward Schwarz, vice president for ABB Marine and Ports, received the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s Rear Admiral Lauren S. McCready Award as the 51st recipient.

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Ulstein Names Marti as CEO

Cathrine Kristiseter Marti, CFO of shipbuilder Ulstein, has been promoted to replace long-serving CEO Gunvor Ulstein, who has decided to step down.

Interferry Names New Chair and Board Member

Ferry industry trade group Interferry announced Brittany Ferries CEO Christophe Mathieu as the new chair of its board of directors. New board member Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram chairs the Bangkok-based Supatra Group and its Chao Phraya Express Boat and Chao Phraya Tourist Boat subsidiaries.

Baldwin Joins LIG Marine Managers

LIG Marine Managers, a commercial marine and longshore MGA in the U.S. and Lloyd’s broker, announced that veteran marine insurance executive Ken Baldwin has joined the company as vice president of marine.

Harvey Gulf Subsea Solutions Adds Staff

Harvey Gulf Subsea Solutions said it has appointed LaDawn Lounsbury to its business development team. In addition, Brad Brister has joined the company as project manager and Mark Scott as lead engineer.

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