naval architecture and marine engineering

TAI acquired by S&B Infrastructure

New Orleans based naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy Technology Associates Inc. (TAI) has been acquired by S&B Infrastructure Ltd.

TAI will TAI will continue its operations as TAI Engineers LLC.

S&B Infrastructure Ltd., in operation since 1994, is one of the largest privately-owned engineering and construction firms in Texas. It says the move is a strategic acquisition that allows it to also position itself as a leading government and commercial engineer of world-class vessels.

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https://www.marinelog.com/news/tai-acquired-by-sb-infrastructure/

The Shearer Group adds to its team

The Shearer Group, Inc., Houston, reports that Daniel Toerner has joined the firm as a naval architect.

Toerner recently graduated from Texas A&M University, College Station, with a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering.

During his time at Texas A&M, he interned at Electro-Mechanical Industries, Kiewit Offshore Services, and Clarus Subsea Integrity. He also studied during a summer abroad in Italy.

Toerner was the Team Captain for Texas A&M’s Human Powered Submarine Team where he designed,...

https://www.marinelog.com/coastal/inland/the-shearer-group-adds-to-its-team-2/

Foreship launches project aimed at keeping coronavirus off cruise ships

Helsinki, Finland, headquartered naval architecture and marine engineering firm Foreship has launched an initiative to limit the presence and spread of coronavirus and other pathogens on passenger ships and get the cruise sector back up and running.

Called Project Hygiea, it takes a four-step approach covering interception, prevention, mitigation and evacuation.

Foreship Business Development Director Mattias Jörgensen says that though there is no silver-bullet solution for fighting viruses in the...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipping/cruising/foreship-launches-project-aimed-at-keeping-coronavirus-off-cruise-ships/

Vard Marine Inc. announces CEO transition

Consulting naval architecture and marine engineering company Vard Marine Inc. says that President and CEO Dave McMillan will retire on May 31 to pursue another chapter in his career in the marine industry as a Marketing/Business Development consultant. The Board of Directors has named Wade Carson to succeed him as the new President and CEO of the company on his retirement.

In over 30 years with Vard Marine, McMillan was instrumental in the growth of the firm in size and market presence. He...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/vard-marine-inc-announces-ceo-transition/