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54MNMarch 2012 Markey Adds Professional Staff Markey Machinery has added two appointments to the Markey engi- neering team; Srihari Gowri Shankar and Brian Cox. Both have joined Markey as Design Engineers. Srihari recently graduated from UC Davis with a Master?s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. His primary focus was in the area of Dynamics & Control Engineering. Brian graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor?s Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2011. He focused his University studies on Computer- Aided Engineering and a Human- Powered Submarine Design. Volvo Penta Appoints Jonsson Volvo Penta´s engineer Kåre Jonsson has been appointed Group Senior Specialist within the Volvo Group for his unique propeller com- petencies. Group Senior Specialist is an honorary title that is awarded to individuals with unique skills andexpertise in a specific area within the Volvo Group. Jonsson is one of the world´s most renowned propeller experts and one of many Volvo engi- neers that has contributed to Volvo Penta´s world leading position within propeller technology. He joined Volvo Penta in 1979 and he is one of the people behind the IPS systemwhich since the launch in 2005 hasestablished Volvo Penta as a leader. Sea Star Names Keller President Industry veteran, Peter Keller has been named president of Sea Star Line. Keller served Sea Star Line as a consultant and key advisor during therecent restructuring of the company. His extensive experience in the Liner industry, intermodal operations and supply chain economics and strate-gies, coupled with over 40 years asso- ciated with the Puerto Rican trade, made him a natural choice to lead theorganization. Prior to establishing an international maritime consultancy, Keller was EVP and Chief Operating Officer of NYK Group Americas, Inc. TITAN?s Hoddinott Named TITAN Salvage's Mark Hoddinott has accepted the position of generalmanager for the International Salvage Union (ISU). The position will com- bine the role of secretary general with that of general manager. In this new role, Hoddinott will be responsible to the president of the ISU and its exec- utive committee for the day-to-day running of the ISU and its work on relevant issues. He will start with ISU in April 2012 and will work closely with Secretary General Mike Lacey, who will be retiring at the end of the year, to ensure a smooth transition of respon- sibilities between them before Hoddinott takes up the position for- mally in October. ISS Announces 2012-2015 Board The ISS (International Superyacht Society) announces its 2012-2015 Board of Directors and Past Presidents Council. ISS elections are held annually by peer selection. During 2011, ISS membership rati- fied changes to the Association?s Bylaws which now state that a total of 24 elected Board members will serve three-year terms. Key appointments included Ken Hickling of Awlgrip Paint, who was named to a 3-Year Term as President of the Executive Committee. Of the Executive Committee, three members are based full-time in Europe, two full-time in the U.S. and one with homes andbusiness interests in both regions. ISS was founded in 1989 and represents the large yacht industry. Seakeeper Welcomes Shaw Citing a rapidly growing worldwide market for its gyro stabilization prod- ucts, Seakeeper has named Steve Shaw its newest field service manager. Originally from the UK, Shaw has 16 years of experience in the US marine industry. He most recently served as the head of service for a large East Coast shipyard. Mobilarm Appoints Marshall Global marine safety equipment provider, Mobilarm Limited has appointed David Marshall to its PEOPLE & COMPANY NEWS ShankerJonssonHoddinottHicklingCoxMN#3 (50-58):MN 2011 Layouts 3/2/2012 2:52 PM Page 54