The Jones Act is once again in the crosshairs of detractors looking to open our domestic transportation service to allegedly cheaper foreign-flagged vessels. This topic frequently comes up after a natural disaster, and no one wants to be seen as a possible hindrance to moving essential goods to the area of need. Therefore, regardless of… Continue reading The Jones Act’s True Financial Impact
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16 Florida Companies Become IMAGE Members
TAMPA, Fla. – The fifth-largest conventional supermarket chain in the U.S. and two additional companies and their subsidiaries became the latest employers to be certified by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) employment compliance program called IMAGE at a recent ceremony. IMAGE stands for ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers. As part of this… Continue reading 16 Florida Companies Become IMAGE Members
Service To Mankind Award
Highlighting his outstanding contributions to the overall welfare and betterment of our community, Seaport Sertoma Club 10822 is honored and proud to present John Downer, Jr. our Service to Mankind Award Recipient for 2017-2018, John Downer, Jr. was born the youngest of 11 children in Plant City, Florida. When he was two years old his mother passed away. Several… Continue reading Service To Mankind Award
Hendry Marine Industries Holds First Annual ESOP Event
TAMPA, Fla. – July 25, 2017 – Making employees part owners of the company has been a huge success at Hendry Marine Industries, Inc. (HMI). It’s a lesson many companies can learn from, according to HMI’s CEO Jim Long. “While I have always felt it’s important to engage our employees in growing our business, it is… Continue reading Hendry Marine Industries Holds First Annual ESOP Event
Hendry Marine Acquires Anchor Sandblasting And Painting, Inc.
TAMPA, Fla. (May 31, 2017) – Hendry Marine Industries, Inc. (HMI) has acquired Anchor Sandblasting and Painting, Inc., one of Tampa’s leading surface preparation and preservation companies. HMI is buying the company to continue expanding quality and efficient services for its customers, which will now include sandblasting, painting, and other surface preparation and preservation services. The company… Continue reading Hendry Marine Acquires Anchor Sandblasting And Painting, Inc.
Hendry Marine Launches New Business Development Team
TAMPA, Fla. (May 17, 2017) – Hendry Marine Industries, Inc., (HMI) one of the Southeast’s leading tug-barge shipyards, is proud to announce the launch of its new business development team. Kristen Chittenden has been appointed Director of Business Development, and Eric Smith has been named VP & Chief Commercial Officer. Chittenden and Smith will work closely with… Continue reading Hendry Marine Launches New Business Development Team
Propeller Club Recognizes Maritime Industry Leaders
TAMPA, Fla. (March 6, 2017) – The Port of Tampa Propeller Club recognized five outstanding members of the maritime community during its recent annual awards ceremony. Propeller Club President Danielle Johnson lead the program, which recognized members in the categories of Unsung Hero, Leadership, Member of the Year, Maritime Person of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement. Propeller… Continue reading Propeller Club Recognizes Maritime Industry Leaders
Jose Gasparilla Welcomes 2017 College Football National Championship
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Op/Ed: Opportunities For US Shipyards In 2017 And Beyond
SCA’s Matt Paxton weighs in on the state of domestic shipbuilding – workboat building & everything in between. As President of the Shipbuilders Council of America, the national trade association representing the U.S. shipyard industrial base, we are constantly evaluating the status of the nation’s commercial vessel building and repair base. American shipyards continue to… Continue reading Op/Ed: Opportunities For US Shipyards In 2017 And Beyond
Shipyard Company Focuses On Long-Term Planning With New CEO Hire
Hendry Marine Industries Inc. and Gulf Marine Repair Corp., a Southeast tug-barge shipyard, has hired Jim Long as the new chief executive officer. Long will focus on business improvement and long-term planning for Hendry Marine, Gulf Marine and all their affiliated companies. . . Read the full story at the Tampa Bay Business Journal Story by Frances McMorris, January 19, 2016
Ship Repair Companies At Tampa Port Merge Operations
TAMPA — Two local ship repair companies considered major tenants at Port Tampa Bay merged operations Monday, a move designed to better position them for future growth. Gulf Marine Repair Corp. and Hendry Corporation, with a combined 140 years of business experience and a common ancestry, will now go by the name Gulf Marine. Both… Continue reading Ship Repair Companies At Tampa Port Merge Operations
Hendry Marine Industries CEO Aaron W. Hendry Dies At 80
Florida business leader Aaron W. Hendry, died Monday at the age of 80. Hendry died peacefully in his home after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He leaves behind his wife Barbara, six children, and three grandchildren. Read the full story at www.floridapolitics.com October 4, 2016