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PEOPLE & COMPANY NEWS KermetStrahbergerDielenGuerzonRuizBennerKermet: COO at SeakeeperJohn Kermet has been promoted to the position of chief operating ofÞ cer at Seakeeper. He previously served as VP of sales, marketing and service for the U.S.-based manufacturer of gyro stabilization systems. Kermet graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. Strahberger to Head Marine Business at Voith Turbo Dr. Christian Strahberger has been appointed to lead the Business Division Marine of Voith Turbo. Strahberger obtained a doctorate at the Walter Schottky Institute of TU Munich in 2001. Prior to joining Voith AG he worked for seven years at Siemens Management Consulting (Siemens AG) in Munich. Dielen Joins GPA in Brazil Baldo Dielen has joined Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Þ rm Guido Perla & Associates, Inc. (GPA) and has been appointed General Manager of the Brazilian branch Guido Perla do Brasil Ltda. A naval architect with over 20 years of experience, he has worked as Partner at EDDY Tugs. Dielen also held various management positions with SMIT. Global Diving & Salvage Welcomes Bishop to HSE Group Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. announced the hiring of Stephanie Guerzon as the Senior Safety Specialist, based out of the corporate headquarters in Seattle. As part of the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance Group, Guerzon will assist project managers with safety planning for projects company-wide, manage, develop, and maintain training schedules to ensure consistency with regulations and policies. He is a graduate of the California Maritime Academy. Los Angeles Port Executive Ruiz Named to Federal Panel Port of Los Angeles Deputy Executive Director for External Affairs Cynthia Ruiz has been named to the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness by Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank. The Committee will advise the Secretary, the U.S. Department of Transportation and other U.S. agencies on issues that affect the international competitiveness of U.S. businesses. Alps Wire Rope Expands Alps Wire Rope Corporation announced the promotion of Elizabeth Beddow to Controller. Beddow attended college at Western University of Illinois. Alps also welcomes back Ross Benner as Customer Service and Purchasing Manager. Jeff Pyzyna has joined Alps as District Sales Manager, Western region. Jeff has a background in wire rope sales and most recently was a National Account Manager for a manufacturing company. IBIA appoints new Chief Executive The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has appointed Captain Cliff Brand as its new Chief Executive. A former head of the Gibraltar Maritime Administration, Cliff BrandÕs 27 year career includes twelve years at sea, accident investigator and harbor master. He obtained an MBA in shipping and logistics and is a Fellow of the Nautical Institute. Carlson Appointed Port Director Port Freeport, Texas has announced the selection and appointment of Mr. Glenn Carlson as Executive Port Director and CEO. Carlson has an extensive background in port operations and the transportation industry spanning over 37 years. Prior to this appointment, he served as SVP of Liner Services from North Carolina Ports Authority. Carlson holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. UTEC Makes Addition to US Team UTEC has announced the appointment of Sean Halpin as Global AUV Manager and US Geophysical Manager. A graduate of Maine Maritime Academy, he has worked with a US defense contractor which held contracts to conduct and assist with hydrographic survey work for NOAA and the US Navy. Immediately prior to joining the UTEC team based in Houston, Sean worked with a deepwater engineering MN 97www.marinelink.com MNNov2012 Layout 96-111.indd 97MNNov2012 Layout 96-111.indd 9711/7/2012 3:00:21 PM11/7/2012 3:00:21 PM