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Marine Log Employees
Joe Rella, president, St. Johns Shipbuilding
Joe Rella has been named president of Americraft Marine Group’s St. Johns Ship Constructing subsidiary in Palatka, Fla., which just lately delivered the primary of three Incat Crowther 30 meter crew switch vessels (CTVs) ordered by Windea CTV, LLC, a partnership of Hornblower Wind and MidOcean Wind. In addition to constructing CTVs, St. Johns Ship Constructing is concerned in building and restore of a variety of metal and aluminum vessel sorts.
Rella involves his new position with over 4 many years of business and U.S. Navy maritime expertise. A graduate of the U.S. Service provider Marine Academy, in Kings Level, N.Y., he holds an MBA from Spring Hill School in Cell, Ala.
“Joe involves us with a implausible checklist of profession accomplishments and an unbelievable depth of expertise within the Jones Act and navy areas,” mentioned Edward Sheets, govt vp of Americraft Marine Group. “He’ll direct our diversified portfolio of newbuild tasks, together with barges, passenger vessels, cargo ships, and wind farm help vessels. His management of SJSB will enable us to leverage his trade information and experience, making certain the success of our rising new building program, notably within the space of high-speed aluminum vessels.”
In addition to its lengthy report in new vessel building, St. Johns additionally has a practice of vessel restore and upkeep, using is in depth waterfront and drydocking capabilities.
