Seaspan Marine Making Leadership Changes

Seaspan Marine Making Leadership Changes

Beginning Jan. 1, new leaders are expected to take the helm at Vancouver, B.C.-based ship design, engineering, building and repair company Seaspan. Jordan Pechie is slated to become the president of Seaspan Marine Transportation, while Harly Penner has been named president of Seaspan Energy, it was announced Dec. 2. Pechie, who serves as senior vice president at Seaspan Marine, takes the reins from Derek Ollmann, who is set to become chief executive officer of transportation for Seaspan parent The Washington Companies. A Master Mariner, Pechie brings more than 19 years of maritime industry and leadership experience to the top role.…
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Washington Foundation, Seaspan Invest in Maritime Training Center Project

Washington Foundation, Seaspan Invest in Maritime Training Center Project

The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation and shipbuilding company Seaspan have made a $5.26 million donation to the creation of a training center in British Columbia dedicated to marine trades education and workforce development, the North Vancouver, B.C. shipbuilder announced Oct. 31. The Trades Training Centre, as it is to be known, is planned to be built at Camosun College’s Coastal Centre in Esquimalt, B.C., near Victoria Shipyards, and would include modern classrooms and adaptable shop spaces, according to the announcement. “This investment will ensure the next generation of skilled tradespeople are supported and ready to meet the future challenges…
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