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54MNJune 2012PEOPLE & COMPANY NEWS Steinke to Lead Moffatt & Nichols Ports PracticeMoffatt & Nichol announced that Richard D. Steinke, former Executive Director of the Port of Long Beach, has joined the firm as Ports Practice Leader. In this role, his background and experience will strengthen the firms presence and reputation as the global leader in the planning and design ofmarine terminals. Following a 22-year tenure at the Port of Long Beach, Mr. Steinke retired from his 14-year post as exec- utive director in 2011, leaving behind a legacy of innovation. On his watch, the Port of Long Beach secured its competitive position among the world's premier ports. Medved Named Regional Sales Manager at Drew Marine Drew Marine welcomed Steve Medved as Regional Sales Manager, North America on May 1, 2012. Mr. Medved will be responsible for exe- cuting Drew Marines technical solu- tion strategies in North America. Mr. Medved has 30 years of technical experience and market knowledge in the maritime industry. Most recently, he served as Nalfleets Head of Sales in the Americas. In his new position, Steve will report to Michael Cassaras, Senior Vice President of Sales and will provide a key service and support resource for Drew Marines clients. Global Diving & Salvage NamesDaily AK Dive Operations ManagerGlobal Diving & Salvage, Inc. has announced the promotion of Ben Daily to Dive Operations Manager - Alaska Region. Mr. Daily, with over ten years in the commercial diving industry, has been with Global since 2004. During his tenure, he has been involved in all facets of the commer- cial diving industry in Alaska, spend- ing the majority of his time working in the Cook Inlet as well as through- out the state. In this new role, Mr. Daily will be tasked with responsibilities including: the scheduling of all day to day divingprojects; working with customers to identify their needs and ensure their expectations are being met / exceed- ed; work with the divers and dive supervisors to assist and enhance training; assist management with pro- posals and estimating; and research and develop new technology as appropriate. Kommer Damen Wins Lifetime Achievement Award Kommer Damen, Chairman of Damen Shipyards Group, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Seawork Innovation Awards Dinner. Seawork International is in its 15th year and is Europes largest workboat event. Arnout Damen, COO of Damen Shipyards Group, accepted the award on behalf of Kommer Damen from the hands of Ms Caroline Dinenage, MP. In 1969 Kommer Damen took the helm of the family business (est.1927) and its six workers and soon introduced several key concepts that have lasted to this day, among which are keeping vessels in stock and the standardization of ship types and their supply chains. Furthermore, he introduced the modular shipbuilding concept forsmall (work) boats, which was later applied to bigger vessels, such as frigates and corvettes. This standardization ? the Damen Standard ? results in short delivery times, reduced costs and proven tech- nology. Crowley Honored for Charitable Efforts from SUNY Maritime Crowley Maritime Corporation was recently honored for its charitable efforts with an award from the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College that recognized the companys continued dedication to supporting SUNY students with scholarships, internship programs MedvedSteinkeDailyDamenCrowley-SUNY