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President’s Notes —page 1
From the Editor —page 2
Membership Notes —page 3
CMA’s 2012 Summer Picnic —page 4
CMA Social Committee Report —page 6
CMA Tennis —page 7
Factoids & Stuff —page 8
Maritime Cooperative Program —page 9
Process vs Progress —page 10
Is EEDI Just the First Step —page 10
Job Mart —page 11
VOLUME XVII, NUMBER 8SSP T 2000N E W S L E T T E R AUGUST 2012
SAVE THE DATESAUGUST 2012
There are no organized CMA events in August –
Enjoy the Summer!
SEPTEMBER 2012Thursday, September 27, 2012
CMA Monthly Speaker Luncheon
Speaker: TBA
Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s II
2748 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
Cash Bar: 12 Noon, Seating for Lunch: 12:45 pm
Members: $45 / Non-Members: $50
OCTOBER 2012Thursday, October 25, 2012
CMA Monthly Speaker Luncheon
Speaker: TBA
Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s II
2748 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
Cash Bar: 12 Noon, Seating for Lunch: 12:45 pm
Members: $45 / Non-Members: $50
For Reservations for all CMA Events please call Lorraine at +1.203.406.0109 Ext 3717
Or email [email protected]
CONTENTS
There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that our industry hasbeen facing some exceptionally difficult years. As to howlong these challenging times will carry on is anybody’sguess, but one thing that everyone is sure of is that they willcome to an end … sometime.
In the meantime we all do our best to ensure the best futurefor ourselves and our companies. Complications, such asthe imposition (on the 1st of August) of the North AmericanECA – with all its grey areas and uncertainties, abound.
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• CMA INFORMATION •OFFICERS
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Ian Workman Molly McCafferty
P: (203) 863-0001 P: (203) 406-3448Email: F: (203) 965-7850
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
SECRETARY TREASURERTony Backos Charlie Tammara
P: (646) 361-4061 P: (203) 434-5822Email: Email:
[email protected] [email protected]
GOVERNORS & COMMITTEE CHAIRSMEMBERSHIP PLANNING & ADMINBrian Robinson David FillisP: (203) 524-7670 P: (203) 434-5485
Email: Email:
[email protected] [email protected]
SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONLen Faucher Nora Huvane
P: (203) 629-2300 P: (203) 260-7004F: (203) 629-9101 Email:
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
EDUCATION MEMBERSHIP LIAISONMargaret Faucher Kim EdwardsP: (360) 870-7105 P: (203) 548-7444
Email: F: (866) 548-7720 [email protected] Email:
THE CMA HOME PAGE ADDRESS ISwww.cmaconnect.com
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR & NEWSLETTERDonald B. Frost
P: (203) 406-0109 • F: (203) 406-0110Email: [email protected]
JOB MART: Lorraine Parsons/Cari KoellmerEmail: [email protected]
EVENTS & WEB: Lorraine ParsonsEmail: [email protected]
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Keeping the above in focus, it is ever so important to main-tain and widen your friends and contacts, thus being ableto touch base with an ever expanding resource, into whichyou can dip and obtain diverse and – hopefully - helpfulopinions, as you are faced with ever differing situations.
This is where the CMA is of huge support, for example,over 300 hundred people, from all walks of the maritimeindustry, attended the CMA recent picnic at Stamford YachtClub. It was a perfect venue for all to get together and dis-cuss the multifarious aspects and latest developments withall their attendant frustrations. In addition, of course, therewas the pinpoint accuracy of the dart competition and on adifferent day there was the tennis competition – the weather Gods were kind to all.
As you can see, it behooves all companies to encouragetheir employees to join, it is an enriching experience inmany ways, and one which will benefit all the attendeesand their co-workers or companies, as they share theirexperiences. We will soon be starting our lunchtime meet-ings with guest speakers and look forward to seeing youthere, please watch for the announcement on your email orour website – www.cmaconnect.com. If you have any ques-tions please also feel free to contact any member of theboard, our contact details are on the website.
Ian Workman
FROM THE EDITOR
While July and August are slower months for CMA it doesnot mean that planning has slowed. As you will read in LenFaucher’s Social Report, there are a lot of events in theworks. We are so lucky to have Len’s enthusiasm and lead-ership.
We received a thank you note from Alex Warner, one of ourscholarship winners of last June. His comments aboutCMA were particularly poignant: “I never felt so welcomebefore, and I know it makes me want to succeed in my mar-itime field. I hope to have a long association with CMA.”
Feed-back on my essay of last month “What the AmericanRevolution Taught Us --- And We Forgot” drew some verykind and encouraging comments from members. It seemsto me that the lessons in the essay should be shared withyour state and Congressional representatives.
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Following up on that essay I offer something more con-structive this month. I ask your indulgence with the articlein this issue “Process vs. Progress”. I know it is “preachy”but please read it and give me your thoughts. If our indus-try is ever to gather support from our legislators and policymakers, we have to let them know about us.
Enjoy the summer.–Don Frost
MEMBERSHIP NOTES
Please welcome our new members:
Richard Anderson, President, The S.S. Columbia Project,
New York, NY
Robert Beighau, Dry Bulk Manager, Moran Towing
Corporation, New Canaan, CT
Andreas Christensen, Operations Manager, Nordic
Tankers (USA) LLC, Stamford, CT
Heather Craig, Channel Sales Manager, ConEd Solutions,
Valhalla, NY
Andrew C. Dietterle, Manager of Operations, USA,
Glencore, LTD., Stamford, CT
John Eaton, Fleet Services Manager, Applied Weather
Technology, Sunnyvale, CA
Richard Fraites, Steel Traders Chartering, Pleasantville,
NY
Joseph Gaudiano, Trainee – Operations, Nordic Tankers
(USA) LLC, Stamford, CT
Joseph D. Gross, Shipbroker, Maersk Broker America
Inc., Stamford, CT
Alexander Hjalmarsson, Ship Broker, Maersk Broker,
Stamford, CT
Charity Hughes, Operations Controller, Nordic Tankers
(USA) LLC, Stamford, CT
Michael Loeffel, Assistant Ship Broker, STJS Chartering
Stolt Tankers, Norwalk, CT
Mark Lohmann, Manager, Maersk Broker, Stamford, CT
Vinny Lusardi, Ship Operator, BLT Chembulk Tankers,
Southport, CT
Alexander Martin, President, Skye Maritime, LLC, El
Cajon, CA
Captain Darren McGowan, Fairfield Chemical Carriers,
Wilton, CT
Dimitrios Michalkis, Managing Director, ICS Petroleum
LTD, Vancouver, Canada
Paul Mohn, Operations, Oldendorff Carriers North
America, Stamford, CT
Theresa Moors, Operations, Oldendorff Carriers USA Inc.,
Stamford, CT
Michael O'Brien, East Coast Ops Mgr, Applied Weather
Technology, Hopewell Junction, NY
Robert O'Connor, Associate, Chalos O'Connor, LLP, Port
Washington, NY
Jessica Page, Admin Manager, Oldendorff Carriers USA
Inc., Stamford, CT
Tom Persico, M.T. Maritime Management, Southport, CT
Kevin J. Rea, Administrative Assistant, SUNY Maritime
College, Bronx, NY
Christopher Schuck, Chartering Manager, Oldendorff
Carriers USA, Inc., Stamford, CT
Timothy Semenoro, Partner, Chalos O'Connor, LLP, Port
Washington, NY
Nancy Siegel, Attorney, Lennon Murphy Caulfield &
Phillips, LLC, Southport, CT
Jonathan Smith, Ship Broker, Maersk Broker, Stamford,
CT
Peter Stuart, Rowayton, CT
Kenji Togaski, Chartering, Fairfield Chemical Carriers,
Wilton, CT
Samuel Train, Operations Manager, Nordic Tankers (USA)
LLC, Stamford, CT
Sarah Yeager, Administrative Assistant, Eitzen Chemical
USA, Westport, CT
We hope to see you at the September luncheon.
Brian RobinsonMembership Chair
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By Campbell Houston
It was typical I-95 summer traffic. I was running late and aswe crept along I became overcome with fear of the lobsterrunning out. Then there was parking at Stamford YachtClub. Eventually, an innovative parking spot and a shortwalk were rewarded with a red ticket from LP and word thatlobsters would be in the cookers all night. I made it.
A number of familiar faces from several CMA luncheonsand two conferences were among the 300+ crowd.Introductions were made to bankers, brokers, owners, andmore, adding to my business card collection and LinkedInconnections. Topics of conversation ranged from marketconditions and predictions, to classmates or professors, tosailing and the sea. People from outside the industry werein attendance as well; word of the CMA’s dolce vita must begetting out.
A table was found and a plate was fixed. A delivery of wetnaps and the discovery of nut crackers and forks allowedthe crustaceans’ appendages to be tackled. After eatingand after Retreat, people began trickling out, only someheading towards home. Talk of shipping waned and remain-ing tables became louder. The bowling season championsdrank from their bowl-shaped Parsons Cup Trophy and thedart tournament champions had to be satisfied with theirtowering, non-bowl-shaped trophy. The pace of departurespicked up when the picnic officially ended, but mostly whenthe bar packed up. By ten, a small group was left and mostwere heading to the tavern. Despite intentions of retiring, Iwent along for more “networking.”
CMA’S 2012 SUMMER PICNIC
Photos courtesy of Gail Karlshoej
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CMA SOCIALCOMMITTEE REPORT
By Len Faucher, Social Chair
The third annual CMA Dart Championship, sponsoredexclusively by ABS Americas, was held at the CMA Picnicon July 19th. Thirty-two randomly selected teams, donat-ing a small entrance fee to the CMA Education Foundation,were assembled and put to battle. Two-time defendingchampion Steve Raterman was knocked out of the tourna-ment in the second round. His defending partner from2011, Ken Rodin, was tossed out of the tournament in thesemi-finals. At the end, the team of Joe Anderson andEdward Pavone defeated the team of Dwight Tompkins andPaul Kegelman to take the big trophy. Congratulations toboth the runner ups and champions.
I would like to thank Brian Robinson and Margaret Faucherfrom the CMA Board who assisted with signups, and RickPreli of Amusements Unlimited Company for his continuedexcellence in running this event. I would like to thank allthose who participated, and hope we can have the sameenthusiasm next year. Last but certainly not least, I wouldlike to give a special thanks to ABS for their continued sup-port of this fun event.
While at the CMA Picnic, the inaugural year’s CMA Bowlingchampionship was awarded. However before we couldpresent the trophy to the new champion, we dedicated thenewly minted “Parsons Cup”, to our very own LorraineParsons. Lorraine’s energy and commitment to all thesocial activities that we have is not recognized enough. Asa small token, the CMA Board found it best to name thenew CMA Bowling Trophy after Lorraine. The Parsons Cup,similar to NHL’s Stanley Cup, will be passed on to the cur-rent champion each year.
For this year’s presentation of the Parsons Cup, CMABowling Commissioner Eric LaRosee presented the cham-pionship to Uniservice. Receiving the Parsons Cup forUniservice was Ryan Jurewicz. Congratulations toUniservice!
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We lucked out and the day was perfect, albeit hot, andgroup games, semis and the final all progressed to planand with everyone being able to play quite a lot of tennis.
Well done to everyone who played, to those that have beenwith us since the beginning in 2005, and to those who justjoined the tournament this year – we have some excellentnew additions to the CMA tennis player pool for sure!
Advancing to the semi-finals were the top two teams fromGroup 1 and the top two teams from Group 2.Congratulations to the runners-up from each group, DrewBalshi and Will Brown of True North Chartering (Drew is apast champion) and Sybren Hoekstra of Northern ShippingFunds and Tom Hodgson of Maersk Broker, who thenplayed against the number one teams from the opposinggroup in the semis.
CMA softball is approaching the end of its regular season.The top six teams will be eligible for the playoffs. Currentstandings are as follows (as of 7/31/12):
Odin-Fairfield 7-1 .875Trafigura 5-3 .625Glencore 2-2 .500All Marine-TradeWinds 4-4 .500Stolt-Weber 4-4 .500Gemini-Diamond 3-4 .429Nordic 2-3 .400Moran Towing 1-7 .125
We hope to see CMA fan support when the playoffs come. Iwill keep everyone posted with game times when they areknown.
Lastly, for events on the horizon, keep in mind that we intendto hold our third annual CMA Paintball Tournament in theautumn; details to be forthcoming.
CMA TENNIS
Runners-up – Lars Gustafson and Mike Jarrett
ANDRE NIEMEIER AND NICK HASKELLTRIUMPH (AGAIN)!
Friday, July 27th saw the Eighth Annual CMA TennisTournament play out at Sterling Farms in Stamford with achange of claim to the trophy yet again this year, but withpast champions taking the crown yet again!
2012 Champs Nick Haskell and Andre Niemeier Aegean’s Scott Brin and Neil Watson
Photos courtesy of Gail Karlshoej
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The final played as it should, with the number one teamfrom Group 1, Andre Niemeier, now with d’Amico Shippingand Nick Haskell from Chartering & Freight Services,squaring off against the number one team from Group 2,Mike Jarrett from Thomas Miller/UK Club and LarsGustafson from Marsh.
After some great tennis, Andre and Nick triumphed 6/3 andadded their names to the trophy for the second time, afterwinning in 2009 also. Congratulations to our 2012 champi-ons and also to Mike and Lars who came so close andplayed fantastic tennis throughout the day.
Thank you to all who played or just came to support theevent and enjoy a delicious Greek taverna lunch with us.And last, but no means least, thank you to Johnny for com-ing up with his inspired idea for a tennis tournament in thefirst place in 2005. It has grown into one of our favoriteevents; a relaxed day of good tennis, fine company, deli-cious food and simply an enjoyable time for all who attend.
We look forward to the defense of the trophy by Andre andNick next year!
By Don Frost
SNAME (Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers)will hold their annual Meeting and Expo at the Rhode IslandConvention Center in Providence October 24-26. As I dis-covered last year in Houston, it is a very interesting pro-gram.
In a press release July 17th the International MonetaryFund (IMF) maintained its forecast for world economicgrowth in 2012 at 3.5% but lowered its previous forecast for2013 of 4.1% to 3.9%. In 2010 the world economy expand-ed by 5.3%. Fleet and tonnage growth (those ships that arescrapped are being replaced with units that are much larg-er thus exacerbating the anemic trade growth of today andforecast into 2013). Scrapping rates are up but will not beable to appreciably impact the over-supply for several years.
On July 30th USDOT Secretary Ray LaHood, the onlyRepublican in the Obama administration, announced retiredColonel (US Army) James Helis, Ph.D., would be the newsuperintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy atKings Point, NY. He received his B.S. from West Point, histwo masters degrees from the Army Command and gener-al Staff College and U.Penn, and his Doctorate ofPhilosophy in International Relations from Tufts UniversityFletcher School. We hope we get to meet him at CMA assoon as he gets oriented.
At the end of June the Dept of Homeland Security (DHS)announced the latest round of Preparedness Grants forFiscal year (FY) 2012 at more than $1.3 billion --- down $1billion from 2011.
FACTOIDS & STUFF
Susan Snider and Alex Vugman
Our 2012 Champions and Runners-up
Sybren Hoekstra, Tom Hodgson and Soren Vestergaard
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Six major cruise lines currently call New York City theirhomeport and another 15 call there regularly. A 2011Economic Impact Study found that the number of cruiseship passengers boarding in NYC rose from almost 583,000in 2010 to 632,000 in 2011.
As Ian Workman has noted in his President’s Notes, onAugust 1 the North American Emission Control Area (ECA)
June 18th marked the offi-cial launch of Virginia’sHouse of Hope’sMaritime CooperativeProgram; a programdesigned in coordinationwith the State University ofNew York Maritime Collegeto provide high school graduates from disadvantaged fam-ilies with the opportunity to acquire the necessary experi-ence to embark on careers in the maritime industry.
Offering classroom instruction, as well as on-the-job train-ing, the program’s goal is to become a vital resource forcompanies that employ mariners in New York, New Jersey& Connecticut.
To accomplish this objective, wehave developed an approach toeducating students that goesbeyond the standard trainingrequirements, providing educationin, among other areas,Seamanship, Safety, NavigationWatch, Lifeboat and LifesavingProcedures and, ultimately, AbleSeafarer Certification. In addition,upon successful completion of thecourse, we will actively and per-
sonally assist each participant in securing a paying jobwithin the maritime industry.
On June 22nd, Virginia’sHouse of Hope continuedto build upon its partner-ship with IMS/MarineMoney, when the twoorganizations deliveredfood, clothing, and toys toPublic School 81 Thaddeus Stevens, located on DekalbAvenue in Brooklyn, New York.
The donated items had been gathered through various drivesthat VHH had held during the course of the previous months.
Jim Lawrence (Chairman) andLorraine Parsons (Event Director),of IMS/Marine Money U.S. andMia Jensen of Marine MoneyGreece were all on hand, as wellas the Founder of Virginia’s Houseof Hope, L. Antonio Litman, tomeet with the students and theirfamilies as they received food,toys, and clothing.
We are enthusiastic about the progress that VHH hasmade in the last six years, and look forward to help to growthe Maritime Cooperative Program this year.
came into effect. For a view of the next step to control ofemissions by ships check out this month’s article on EEDI.
Last month the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)called on the IMO to hurry up its study that will decidewhether the sulphur content in ship’s fuels will be reducedto 0.5% by 2020 or postponed to 2025. Many suggest thatthe ultra ultra low sulphur fuels will not be available by 2020.The same may be said for today’s 1.0% in some parts of theworld.
(students attending the MCP’s first session, June 18)
(Captain Sam Zapadinsky)
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IS EEDI –JUST THE FIRST STEP?
By Donald Frost
Ahead of the Rio+20 Earth Summit in late June theInternational Monetary Fund’s managing director,Christine Lagarde, gave a speech on June 12th entitled“Back to Rio - The Road to a Sustainable EconomicFuture”. She advocated a regime in which the shippingand aviation industries would provide one quarter of thefunds needed (about $100 Billion) to be used by develop-ing countries for climate change adaption and mitigation.
She warned that the world risks the triple crisis of declin-ing incomes, environmental damage and social unrestunless countries adopt a sustainable approach to eco-nomic growth. She said that the rich should restrain theirdemands for higher incomes while there are still 200 mil-lion people worldwide looking for a job and poverty is onthe rise. She argued for taxes on petrol guzzling carsamong a broad range of other green measures to tackleclimate change.
In a letter dated July 13, 2012 the Chairman of theInternational Chamber of Shipping, Mr. MasamichiMorooka offered the thought that shipowners, in principle,would have no objection to contributing, at some point inthe future, to a Green Climate Fund, or similar mechanismestablished by IMO. That is, PROVIDED the chargesapplied to all ships internationally regardless of flag ANDthat any contribution must be proportionate to shipping’sshare of total global emissions (less than 3% now and like-ly to decline) and that the forum where the details of sucha mechanism should be developed is the IMO.
Given the success of Climate/Global Warming talks inCopenhagen and more recently, Rio, it might be some timebefore we see any invoices and still longer before we seeany payments.
In passing I find it interesting that Madame Lagarde paysNO TAX at all on her $467,940 annual salary.
PROCESS VS. PROGRESS
By Donald Frost
In a 1966 speech in South Africa Senator Robert (Bobby)Kennedy, brother of former President John F. Kennedy,paraphrased George Bernard Shaw: “Some men (Ed: andwomen) see things as they are and ask why? I see thingsas they can be and ask why not?”
Bobby’s words came to mind as I watched (CNBC themorning of July 19th ) Barry Sternlicht, Chairman andCEO of our neighbors in Stamford, Starwood CapitalGroup (Starwood Energy, Starwood Real Estate,Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Starwood Financial). Hespoke about the responsibilities of leaders. First they mustarticulate a vision or visions of how to grow the organiza-tion, or maybe today, survive. They must hire good peoplewho often might have different visions that are listened to.They solve problems promptly and provide for systematicanalysis of whether the proposed solution(s) are working.
I took his comments about timely reactions as being verysimilar to the historic prime directive in shipping ---i.e. keepthe ship moving and safe. Delay is not acceptable. It putsthe financial success of the voyage, and often the safety ofthe vessel, in jeopardy. In the age of sail the idea of sharedrisk assured the safety of the ship, the cargo and its crew.Survival, physical as well as economic, was at stake.
In contrast, at a recent meeting of representatives of stateand federal agencies discussing domestic transportationissues, including short sea shipping, it seemed to me thatno one was focused on the problem(s). I accept the factthat this group was not charged with producing a solutionor even a vision of what one might be, but there was nosense of urgency, no apparent knowledge, or at leastacknowledgement, that the issues at-hand had been stud-ied many times before and solutions suggested but notacted upon. Everything was about “process”. Progresswas not part of their job description.
A step or two up the organizational ladder are our electedofficials whose focus is on “policy”. It appears that“process” leads to “policies” which lead to “regulations”which lead to “process” (implementation). No-where isthere a step which admits mistakes and corrects course.Based on Starwood’s CEO’s comments, Leadership ismissing in government… at all levels.
As citizens and taxpayers we deserve better. What do youthink? Have you written to any elected official about what
you think is right or wrong with his/her policies? Have youattended Town Hall type meetings with your Congress per-son or registered a complaint with local or state officials?The Preamble of the Constitution of the United Statesstarts with the words: WE THE PEOPLE … not we whohave been elected or appointed. Ask questions. If you seesomething, say something.
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SITUATIONS WANTEDCandidate 1: Experienced HR ManagerExperienced HR. Manager looking for job in shipping company at USA.
• Eleven years experience in Marine recruitment
• MBA / Marine Engineer Dpl.
• Goal oriented and Team player
• Strong communication and strategic planning skills
• Advanced user of Fleet Manager PC program
(Ref: www.dbmagic.com)
Name: Sergiy Bilyy
Email: [email protected] (S12-05)
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Candidate 2: Seeking an opportunity in Finance in the Maritime orEnergy sector.Young, experienced Marine Engineer, seeking an entry level Analyst posi-
tion at an investment bank, private equity or VC firm.
Education: B.S., Marine Engineering, USMMA; Professional Certificate,
Investment Banking, New York University; Independent study, Harvard
Business School and MIT-Sloan School of Management.
I am a natural leader and a team player, who learns very quickly, and
operates with high accuracy and precision. I think creatively and work
analytically. I enjoy building relationships with industry players and deal
makers--seeking to add value in any way possible.
I would welcome any opportunity to discuss my experience and qualifica-
tions.
Cell: 267.446.9628, E-Mail: [email protected] (S11-02)
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Candidate 3: Experienced Senior Financial Data AnalystExperienced Senior Financial Data Analyst with in-depth experience and
recognized talent for developing and maintaining financial forecast mod-
els for a Fortune 100 Company. Significant experience with multi-dimen-
The CMA Job Mart is designed to match qualified candi-dates with good positions. Over the years, this servicehas proven to be extremely valuable to both job seekersand potential employers. Ads seeking to fill positions will
run for two months at a rate of $200. Candidates seeking employment must be a CMA member at a rate of $50 per year or
$25 per year for students.
To become part of the Job Mart please call (203) 406-0109 or
email: [email protected] The latest Job Mart is always accessible on the CMA website at: http://www.cmaconnect.com
JO B MA R Tsional data analysis and business intelligence tools. Reputation for being
able to work with technology professionals to translate business needs
into solutions. Strong Excel and Microsoft Access skills.
• 13 years as a Financial and Senior Financial Analyst for IBM
* A fundamental understanding of data acquisition, interpretation and
modeling
• Experienced user of most corporate and PC based database and
analysis software including Essbase, MS Access, MS Excel, Lotus
1-2-3 and Lotus Approach
• A unique ability to spot trends and patterns that other analysts might
not see
• Provided mentoring and training to younger finance analysts helping
them to develop the professional skills necessary to succeed in high
pressure business environments
Contact: Marilyn Wentworth-Hanson
Telephone: 914 669 4614
E-Mail: [email protected] (S11-03)
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Candidate 4: Strategic and Motivated Technical ManagerStrategic and Motivated Technical Manager having Marine Engineering
background with strong Interpersonal, Project Management and Problem
Solving skills. Proven ability in commercial operations and management in
Maritime Industry and delivered results by leading cross-functional teams.
Active Technical Superintendent on tanker ships for 15 years.
OBJECTIVE: To work with a forward thinking shipping company where I
can utilize my previous working experience both commercial operations
and technical from ship and shore.
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION:
Strategic and Operation Analysis.
Emergency and Crisis Management / Emergency Response Systems.
Ship Construction
Risk Analysis - Ship's Structural Integrity.
Risk Analysis - Ship's Operation and Maintenance.
Marine Quality Assurance & Regulation Compliance
Marine Incident Investigation.
Project Management.
Technical Management of ships & Technical Performance Analysis.
Full resume and references available upon request.
Telephone: 832 275-6956
E-Mail: [email protected] (S12-06)
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Candidate 5: Tulane Maritime Law graduate seeking an workingopportunity in maritime industryAs a candidate determined to explore the world of international shipping
business, I enthusiastically look forward to putting my knowledge and
experience into practice of the global maritime industry. My knowledge
and interest of admiralty and maritime law has been greatly developed as
I have been systematically trained by learning every aspects of this area.
The experiences that I had gained from working in different law firms
helped me to develop good customer service skills, office skills as well as
interpersonal skills. My international background provides me with, not
only a comprehensive mode of thinking, but also skills of effective com-
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I also assist with the refrigerated department in chartering as well as post
fixture operations including calculation of laytime and settlements of
accounts.
I have excellent computer skills and am well versed in several different
office communications systems and a good working knowledge small
scale computer networking.
Telephone: 203 322 9136
Cell: 646 588 8990
E-Mail: [email protected] (S12-08)
HELP WANTEDNOTE: two months of running your ad in this newsletter costs companies
only $200 - and it has proven to be THE place to be seen and answered.
Position B: Senior Technical OfficerPosition Title: Senior Technical Officer
Company Name: International Register of Shipping
Job Function: Technical Appraisal
Entry Level: No
Job Status: Full Time
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
The Company
Established in 1993, International Register of Shipping (IRS) is an inde-
pendent ship classification society working with the objective of safeguard-
ing life, property and the environment. IRS is a provider of classification,
certification, verification, training and advisory services. We now have over
1000 ships with a combined gross tonnage of over 7 million tons under our
certification. Currently we are authorized by 18 countries around the world.
Please visit our web site www.intlreg.org for more information on our
organization.
Job Description
• Candidate will be responsible for analyzing the technical aspects of dif-
ferent types of ships as per the requirements specified by various IMO
conventions.
• Reviewing the ship survey reports prepared by International Register of
Shipping ship surveyors and analyzing new construction and modifica-
tion drawings of various types of ships with the aim of approving them on
behalf of IRS Class Society, in accordance with IMO and other interna-
tional regulations. Performing calculations for verification of tonnage/free-
boards/Stability etc for all type of vessels.
• Model building Hydrostatics, cross curves and righting arms,
Longitudinal strength calculations, Floodable length calculations, Tank
capacities, sounding/ullage tables, IMO probabilistic damage calcula-
tions, Resolution 14 damage calculations as required with use of soft-
wares like Auto hydro, auto ship etc
• Updating International Register of Shipping about new marine technical
advances, assuring that adequate reference materials are available in
IRS office and developing international training programs in related
areas.
• Should be knowledgeable of classification society functions, IMO con-
ventions and regulations mainly SOLAS, LL, Tonnage Conventions and
other Codes.
• Provide assistance to Technical Publications Division as necessary.
• Perform various job related projects as assigned by Management.
Qualifications /Experience:
• Must hold at least Bachelors degree in Naval Architecture or any related
areas.
munication. Meanwhile, I readily adapt to new situations and demands,
and am always excited to learn new concepts. I am looking for a position
in marine insurance companies, P&I clubs, vessel chartering teams, ship
broker teams, shipping finance companies, or any other ocean shipping
business related working opportunities.
Education: LL.M. in Admiralty and Maritime Law, Tulane University Law
School, New Orleans
LL.B. in Commercial Law, Dalian University Law School, Dalian, China
Bar Admission: New York State bar exam results pending
Experience: Assisted in different aspects of court proceeding and pretrial
conferences
Language Skills: English and Mandarin Chinese
English-Chinese and Chinese-English Interpreter for various international
business meetings.
Contact: Yumin Zhao
Cell: 504-717-3113
E-Mail: [email protected] (S11-05)
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Candidate 6: 100% Shipping Man is seeking an opportunity to representa US Maritime Company in Bulgaria and on East European Market
Education:
• Navigation-5 years Master Degree course at N.Vaptzarov Naval
Academy-Varna, Bulgaria 1977-1982
• Navigation-4 years course at Secondary Maritime College-Varna,
Bulgaria 1973-1977
• Ship Chartering, Ship Management and Port Agency courses at The
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers-London 2002-2004
Qualification:
• 3rd Grade Navigational Officer as per STSW 95/98
• Certified Shipbroker-MICS
Experience: total 30 years both at sea and on the shore
• Navigational Officer, Hopper Barges and Port Tugboat Master - 5 years
• Dry Cargo Chartering Shipbroker, Ship Commercial Operator, Port
Agent, Ship Chandler, CEO of Sea Port Terminal and Manager at Ro-
Ro Company - 25 years
Could be very helpful as Chartering Shipbroker and representative to US
Ship owners operating general and bulk cargo vessels, also to Maritime
Company seeking to establish business in Bulgaria in Shipping sector.
Also can be consultant to companies interested to invest or develop busi-
ness on Bulgarian shipping market.
I will be very pleased to consider any other job proposal including to move
to US in order to work for Shipowners or Dry Cargo Chartering Ship
Brokers or Charterers.
Contact: Mr.Ognyan Denchev Kostadinov,MICS
Cell: +359 877 533503, E-Mail: [email protected] (S11-06)
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Candidate 7: Chartering BrokerChartering broker with 35 years of experience. I have acted as North
American representative for a major multinational handling grain and
scrap. In recent years as a competitive broker where I have been active
chartering bulk and bagged fertilizers, grains, bagged coffee, paper prod-
ucts and vehicles as well as other commodities.
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• Have prior 10+ years experience in a classification society, ship survey-
ing company, ship building/repair yard with familiarity with tonnage/free-
board/stability computations and use of software such as AUTO
HYDRO/AUTO SHIP etc
• Designing ships and boats and related components and specialist equip-
ment, using complex mathematical and physical models to ensure that
the ship's design is satisfactory technically and that it complies with safe-
ty regulations
• Risk analysis of ships and marine structures, using the regulations of clas-
sification societies and intergovernmental organizations such as the IMO,
to assess aspects of design such as strength, stability and lifesaving
Undertaking maritime research in universities and industry
• Understanding of process analysis and development of procedures
• Understanding of modeling & simulation
• Providing onboard safety training for ships crews (for naval architects
with seafaring experience)
• Must have strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills in
English.
Benefits
• Medical insurance 50% paid by Company
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal, and sick days
• Great working environment
Company: International Register of Shipping
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.intlreg.org (HW07-12)
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Position C: Technical OfficerPosition Title: Technical Officer
Company Name: International Register of Shipping
Job Function: Technical Appraisal
Entry Level: No
Job Status: Full Time
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
The Company
Established in 1993, International Register of Shipping (IRS) is an inde-
pendent ship classification society working with the objective of safeguarding
life, property and the environment. IRS is a provider of classification, certifi-
cation, verification, training and advisory services. We now have over 1000
ships with a combined gross tonnage of over 7 million tons under our certifi-
cation. Currently we are authorized by 18 countries around the world. Please
visit our web site www.intlreg.org for more information on our organization.
Job Description
• Candidate will be responsible for analyzing the technical aspects of dif-
ferent types of ships as per the requirements specified by various IMO
conventions.
• Reviewing the ship survey reports prepared by International Register of
Shipping ship surveyors and analyzing new construction and modifica-
tion drawings of various types of ships with the aim of approving them on
behalf of IRS Class Society, in accordance with IMO and other interna-
tional regulations. Performing review /verification of technical require-
ments of marine vessels/structures
• Updating International Register of Shipping about new marine technical
advances, assuring that adequate reference materials are available in
IRS office and developing international training programs in related areas.
• Should be knowledgeable of classification society functions, IMO con-
ventions and regulations mainly SOLAS, MARPOL, LL, Tonnage
Conventions and other Codes such as ISM/ISPS codes.
• Having Maritime Auditor qualification will be added advantage.
• Provide assistance to Technical Publications Division as necessary.
• Perform various job related projects as assigned by Management.
Qualifications /Experience:
• Must hold at least Bachelors degree in Marine Engineering or any relat-
ed areas.
• Have prior about 5+ years experience in a classification society, ship sur-
veying company, ship repair yard with marine engineering/ survey or
technical review experience.
• Undertaking maritime research in universities and industry
• Understanding of process analysis and development of procedures
• Understanding of modeling & simulation
• Must have strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills in
English.
Benefits
• Medical insurance 50% paid by Company
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal, and sick days
• Great working environment
Company: International Register of Shipping
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.intlreg.org (HW07-12)
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Position E: BOUCHARD TRANSPORTATION CO., INC.Title Insurance Manager
Location: Melville, NY Long Island
Reports to President / CEO
Salary Based on Experience
Job Description:
Bouchard Transportation Co. Inc. Is the largest independent ocean going
petroleum barging company in the United States with operations on the
East and Gulf Coast of the United States and in the Caribbean, seeking
qualified candidates for the position of insurance manager.
Job Requirements:
• Minimum of 5 years Analytical & Auditing or Risk
• Management experience.
• All types of insurance renewals
• Risk Analysis/Root Cause Analysis
• Daily contact with outside council in handling of claims
• Review of insurance policies
• Marine insurance (P & I hull cargo)
• General business insurance
• Claim handling
• Professional in appearance and communication
• Excellent Computer Skills
Company: Bouchard Transportation Co. Inc.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Send resume (HW07-12)
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Position F: Fleet SupervisorOur clients, based in the Northeast United States, own and operate a fleet
of self-loading vessels that range in length from 635 feet to 1,000 feet, seek
a Fleet Supervisor.
This position is assigned the task of closely guiding, supervising and mon-
itoring all operational, structural and mechanical aspects of a group of
assigned vessels. This includes technical assistance to vessel officers,
arranging for and conducting surveys; arranging and management of sea-
sonal and winter maintenance activities and seasonal operating costs and
assisting in preparation of vessel repair budgets. In addition, this position
is charged with leading and supporting the pursuit of operating cost reduc-
tion and efficiency improvement activities as assigned.
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Qualified candidates are required to have a degree in Naval Architecture,
Marine Engineering or equivalent Merchant Marine Academy diploma;
minimum of 5 years in vessel maintenance and repair activity with experi-
ence in a supervisory or project management role; detail-oriented, organi-
zation, analytical, project management and technical skills and strong
working knowledge of and familiarity with computer systems. : AA/EEO
M/F/D/V
E-Mail: [email protected]
Notes: Applicants should send their resume in word format: (HW08-12)
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Position G: Tanker Operations PositionTrue North Chartering LLC a tanker brokerage company focusing on all sec-
tors of the foreign flag tanker market has an opening in the operations
department. The ideal candidate will have a maritime degree and min 2 years
experience in tanker operations. This position requires an individual with
strong organizational and communication skills that is highly motivated and
works well in a team oriented environment. The tanker operator will handle
the day to day commercial operations on spot and time charter vessels.
Contact: Christian Uecker
Company: True North Chartering LLC
Telephone: 203-202-7490
E-Mail: [email protected] (HW08-12)
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Position H: Area Sales Manager - Maritime SimulationThe Area Sales Manager (ASM) for Kongsberg Maritime Simulation will
have the overall responsibility for marketing Kongsberg Maritime
Simulation products and services in the United States and other Pan
American countries. Key areas of responsibility will be to plan and imple-
ment sales and marketing activities in order to meet company targets for
growth and profitability and to design, implement and maintain proactive
customer care measures. Maritime experience required or Merchant,
Navy, or Coast Guard background.
Based in West Mystic, CT, the Area Sales Manager will report to the
President of Kongsberg Maritime Simulation Inc. Marketing and business
support will be provided by Kongsberg personnel in St. John’s,
Newfoundland; Mystic, CT; Norway; and various Kongsberg Maritime
Simulation satellite offices worldwide, as required.
The primary sales territory will be the United States with further expansion
into Mexico, Central, and South America. Routine travel will be required to
maintain regular personal contact with customers and prospects in the
United States and Latin America. Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese
desirable. The Area Sales Manager will also be required to travel period-
ically to the company’s headquarters in Norway and regional sales office
in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Travel to and participation in key national
and international trade events and User Conferences will also be required.
As part of its commitment to continual improvement, Kongsberg Maritime
has a strong desire to improve customer service for simulation markets in
United States, Canada, Latin America and beyond. Regular and well-
timed interaction with customers is an important component in a long-term
care approach to doing business.
The Area Sales Manager will develop and implement a series of system-
atic communications designed to keep customers well informed of new
products, software updates and news on impending developments that
may enhance their current and future operations. Better interaction with
customers will improve understanding of customer requirements. This
knowledge will lead to better servicing of customer needs and reinforce
the high value that Kongsberg Maritime Simulation places on its cus-
tomers and their long-term requirements.
The Area Sales Manager will:
• Respond to sales enquiries, tender calls and develop unsolicited pro-
posals as required;
• Duly represent the products and services of Kongsberg Maritime
Simulation in a professional manner;
• Prepare proposals and related sales contract documents;
• Build and maintain relationships with customers using pro-active client
care methods;
• Develop initiatives that lead to improved customer motivation resulting
in better client capture rates;
• Plan and implement customer retention strategies;
• Schedule regular and periodic customer/sales support visits;
• Formulate marketing direction and strategy based on better under-
standing of customer needs;
• Develop and implement effective communications methods to advise
customers of new products, software updates, events or developments
of interest to their operations;
• Recommend advertising and public relations campaigns;
• Prepare management and financial reports on sales and marketing
activities;
• Maintain and develop corporate image and reputation, and protect and
develop the Company's brands using suitable marketing and intellec-
tual property management;
• Execute the responsibilities of the Area Sales Manager according to
lawful and ethical standards, as referenced in the Kongsberg Ethical
Standards Guide.
This is a permanent, full-time position, which will be formalized through an
employment contract between the Area Sales Manager and Kongsberg
Maritime Simulation Inc.
Company: Kongsberg Maritime Simulation Inc.
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: www.maritime-simulation.kongsberg.com
Tel: No phone calls please.
Notes: Please e-mail resume to both e-mail addresses with subject:
ASM@KONGSBERG-MYSTIC (HW08-12)
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Position J: Ship Operations & AssistantSmall ship broking company based in Southern Connecticut seeks ship
operations and broker assistant. Should have desire and commitment to
work in two-three person company.
Bachelors Degree or equivalent professional background is a requirement
in maritime, business, management or related fields. Sea-going experi-
ence and knowledge of commercial shipping are a plus.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Notes: Please apply in strictest confidence (HW07-12)
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