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InterManager, the international trade association for in-house and third party ship managers, has appointed Roberto Giorgi as its new President with immediate effect.Mr Giorgi, who was elected unopposed at the Nov. 17 InterManager AGM in Singapore, succeeds Ole Stene, Managing Director of Aboitiz Jebsen Bulk Transport Corporation,

Veson Nautical, the US-based developer of software solutions for the commercial maritime community, announced the addition of four professionals to the company’s Boston headquarters office.Veson Nautical has hired Haorong Li as Director of Professional Services; Mikhail Elkin as Software

More than 50 Navy professionals – Sailors and civilians – earned their homeland security certification Nov. 6 after attending a two-day seminar in Pearl Harbor.Following the days of Sept. 11, 2001, a call to action was made for all Americans to come together in defense of the county,

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has named Paul F. Sullivan vice president of operations for its Naval and Marine Systems Division (N&MSD) at the company's Electronic Systems sector, effective immediately.In his new position, Sullivan will have executive responsibility for all

Keppel Offshore &amp; Marine Group Training Center (Keppel O&amp;M Training Center), the technical and specialized skill training center of Keppel Offshore &amp; Marine Limited (Keppel O&amp;M), has enhanced its capacity to 3,500 training places per annum with its new facilities in Shipyard Road.<br

Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton announced the selection of Rear Admiral Allen Worley as Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. Worley's career has spanned more than 30 years of public service as a U.S. Navy officer and an educator. He is currently Superintendent of the Texas Maritime Academy in Galveston.

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced its 28th Annual Salute event recognizing the United States Coast Guard. Scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum in New York Harbor,

1885 - CAPT Alfred Thayer Mahan, USN, becomes Superintendent of the Naval War College1891 - Baltimore Incident, Valparaiso, Chile.1940 - 5th group of 10 destroyers from the Destroyers for Bases Deal turned over to British at Halifax, Canada.1942 - Carrier aircraft from USS Hornet (CV-8)

From the Navy News Service1884 - The Department of the Navy establishes the Naval War College at Newport, R.I.1940 - The fourth group of eight U.S. destroyers involved in the Destroyers for Bases Deal are turned over to British authorities in Halifax, Canada.1943 - In the Battle of Vella Lavella, three U.

General Dynamics announced that David K. Heebner, president of General Dynamics Land Systems, will succeed Michael W. Toner as executive vice president and group executive for the corporation's Marine Systems group when Toner retires on December 31, 2008. Mark C. Roualet, senior vice president and chief

Atlantic Cordage announced that Erik Gronbeck has joined the Atlantic Group of Companies.&nbsp; Mr. Gronbeck is third generation following in the footsteps of the founder of the company, Mr. Walter Gronbeck Jr. (deceased) and Erik&rsquo;s father, Mr. Peter W. Gronbeck C. E. O. and Susan Gronbeck, President, his Aunt.

NOAA ship John N. Cobb, the oldest and only wooden hulled ship in the NOAA fleet, was decommissioned in Seattle after 58 years of service.The 93-ft. fisheries research vessel began service in 1950 with the Bureau of Fisheries, predecessor to NOAA's Fisheries Service, conducting albacore tuna surveys in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.

The Maritime Administration (MarAd) has appointed Kevin M. Tokarski its new Associate Administrator for National Security.&nbsp; In his new role as associate administrator, Tokarski will provide leadership and oversight to the Office of Emergency Preparedness, the Office of Sealift Support, the Office of Ship Disposal,

From the Navy News Service1782 - As a token of gratitude for French aid during the American Revolution, the United States gives America (first ship-of-the-line built by U.S.) to France to replace a French ship lost in Boston.1783 - Signing of the Treaty of Paris ends the American Revolution.

August 28 1867 - Captain William Reynolds of Lackawanna raises U.S. flag over Midway Island and took formal possession of these islands for the U.S. 1942 - 120 women, commissioned directly as ENS or LTJG, reported to "USS Northampton," Smith College for training. 1952 - Units on USS Boxer (CV-21)

Only months after graduation ceremonies were held on campuses across the nation, approximately 85 percent of 2008 graduates with merchant marine licenses from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and six state maritime academies have found employment afloat in the maritime industry or in the U.

Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the appointment of three vice presidents at its Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Gulf Coast Operations.&nbsp; Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, the newly-formed sector of Northrop Grumman Corporation, is made up of the former Northrop Grumman Ship Systems and Newport News shipbuilding sectors.

Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) announced that Joe Payne, P.E. and senior electrical engineer, has earned his certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) from the U.S. Green Building Council. &nbsp;LEED Accredited Professionals (AP) are building industry practitioners who have

ESAB Welding &amp; Cutting Products named Greg Stauffer to the position of vice president of Sales Support, effective October 15, 2007. Mr. Stauffer will oversee all sales support, including Inside Sales, Application Engineering, Customer Service, Training, Recruiting and Business Systems for the United States.

By the Navy News Service1898 - Battle of Manila Bay, Adm Dewey defeats Spanish at Manila, Philippines1934 - LT Akers demonstrates blind landing system at College Park, MD in OJ-2 aircraft1945 - VADM Barbey lands Australian troops on Tarakan Island, Borneo, supported by naval gunfire<br

COMMERCIAL MARINE MANAGER BLUE WATER (Corpus Christi, TX) Pittsburgh Paints (a business unit of PPG Industries) is looking for a bright, aggressive, self- motivated individual to fill an opening as Commercial – Blue Water Marine Manager. This position

Pittsburgh Paints (a business unit of PPG Industries) is looking for a bright, aggressive, self- motivated individual to fill an opening as Government Marine Manager. This position is responsible for growing the PPG PMC market share in the area of Government Marine.

Regional Sales Manager West Coast Are you interested in working in a dynamic, customer focused environment and being part of a successful, global company? If so, then we would like you to consider joining our team! PPG Protective & Marine Coatings

Regional Sales Manager East Coast Are you interested in working in a dynamic, customer focused environment and being part of a successful, global company? If so, then we would like you to consider joining our team! PPG Protective & Marine Coatings

This position functions as the Captain of an oceanographic research vessel within the College of Marine Science. The position has the authority and responsibility for the safe operation of 115 ft research vessel under inherently dangerous conditions.

CAL MARITIME A Campus of The California State University Job Bulletin #12 – 08/09 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CAREER SERVICES – SEA-GOING (Student Services Professional III) Department of Career Services Full Time, Temporary ending 7/30/09 (Appointment