Each year, as we prepare for the largest U.S. based maritime industry conference in New Orleans, we tend to look back on the state of the industry and initiatives that were announced from the conference that took place the year before. 2023 provided us with plenty to talk about. In September of 2023
RIX Industries, a leader in gas compression and generation technologies, announced the appointment of Dana Otterson James as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. A proven force within RIX, Dana steps into the role with a clear vision for building on the company’s 147-year legacy while laying the foundation for future growth and innovation.
Seventy-five years in business is no small feat, especially in an industry that is tougher than most: shipbuilding. Blount Boats is celebrating the impressive milestone this year.Established in 1949, the Warren, R.I. shipbuilder is led today by founder Luther H. Blount’s daughters: president and CFO Marcia Blount and executive vice president / human resources Julie Blount
The catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible that killed five people in 2023 could have been prevented, a US Coast Guard investigative board found on Tuesday, calling the vessel’s safety culture and manager OceanGate's operational practices “critically flawed.”The Titan vanished during a descent to the Titanic wreck on a tourist expedition, losing contact with its support ship.
HX Expeditions has launched an excursion program in Arctic Canada developed in partnership with Inuit Elders, local residents and community-born staff.It marks the first time a global cruise company has introduced a community-led program of this scale in the region. Launching in summer 2025
“Remember, you have been expressly trained to become the leaders of tomorrow. And we will need your leadership vision, not to mention every bit of your ingenuity and sweat, if we are to continue to prosper and grow.”That was the message for students from ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J.