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PEOPLE & COMPANY NEWS ing the Companys national platform. H. Elder Brown, Jr., FGHs Chair- man and Chief Executive Of? cer said the new division will be underwritten through FGHs established relationship with Houston Casualty Company, a subsidiary of HCC Insurance Hold- ings, Inc. (NYSE: HCC) rated A+ by A.M. Best. The group will underwrite a broad-based Inland Marine portfolio on a national level. GL Group Strengthens Offshore Wind Leadership Team The GL Group has recently strength- ened its offshore team with two ap- pointments: David Robertson who takes on the role of Head of Practice for the UK Marine and Offshore Proj- ect Management Services and Elaine Greig who is the new UK Head of Off- shore at GL Garrad Hassan. Robert- sons career in renewables began after 13 years in the onshore petrochemical industry. Elaine brings with her over 20 years of experience in developing and constructing wind farm projects, from site ? nding and feasibility, to on- shore and offshore operations. Dometic Marine Expands to Gulf of MexicoDometic Marine has established a new base in the Gulf of Mexico as part of its strategy to target further busi- ness in the commercial sector. The ad- dition of the facility in Slidell, LA, to its global network places the HVAC and toilet systems specialist at the heart of the United States commercial market. Nathan Farr, OEM Account Manager, Dometic Marine said that the new of? ce in Slidell will improve customer service and response times to existing clients and help us to se-cure new business in other sectors. Contract Awarded for Rescue 21 in the Western Rivers As part of the ongoing National Dis- tress and Response System (NDRS) Modernization Project (Rescue 21), the U.S. Coast Guard competitively awarded a contract August 5, 2013, to Eyak Technology LLC for design, delivery, installation and support of Rescue 21 capabilities in the Western Rivers. Rescue 21, the Coast Guards advanced command, control and com- munications system, was created to better locate mariners in distress and save lives and property at sea and on navigable waterways. By harnessing state-of-the-market technology, Rescue 21 enables the Coast Guard to execute its search and rescue missions with greater agility and ef? ciency. The total value of the contract, with all available options, is $22 million. Under a sepa- rate contract, the Coast Guard is also in the process of implementing Rescue 21 capabilities in Alaska.Interior Of? cials Convene Safety MeetingBureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director James Watson and Acting Assistant Secretary for Lands and Minerals Management Tommy Beaudreau convened a meet- ing last month in Houston with senior executives from the offshore oil and gas industry to continue the dialogue on improving safety in offshore opera- tions, particularly in shallow water in the Gulf of Mexico. The meeting fol- lowed three loss of well control inci- dents in shallow water operations since February. All three incidents resulted in no signi? cant injuries or pollution, but a November 2012 explosion that occurred during maintenance activities claimed the lives of three workers. Sec- retary of the Interior Sally Jewell joined the meeting by video teleconference to reinforce the Administrations strong commitment to safe and responsible domestic energy production. New Cargoes Boost St. Lawrence Seaway Commerce Despite a downturn in overall cargo movements through the St. Lawrence Seaway in July (down 12.5 percent over 2012), new cargoes and new ves- sels signaled continued con? dence in the future of the navigation system. Several U.S. ports welcomed a vari- ety of heavy lift cargoes destined for projects throughout the region. At the Port of Cleveland, international cargo volume jumped 77 percent in July compared to the same time last year. Year-to-date, the port is up nearly 4 percent compared to 2012. The port continues to bene? t from last years expansion of its on-dock rail system and expects to see more new types of cargo this year. New business ventures and unique cargoes were not the only highlights last month. U.S. ports also welcomed new, environmentally ad- BrownJimenezAEU AwardHodgeKonopasak September 2013114 MNMN Sept2013 Layout 112-122.indd 1148/29/2013 4:46:12 PM