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  • Our Member of the Year is David Berault

    The Governors of the Propeller Club, Port of Mobile, Alabama, have selected Captain David M. Berault as its Member of the Year for 2024. Captain Berault has been an active […]

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  • John C. Driscoll is the Port Person of the Year

    John C. Driscoll is the Alabama Port Authority’s director and chief executive officer. With more than 25 years of global maritime industry experience, Driscoll assumed the helm of the port […]

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  • Larry Ryder, Austal USA

    Our January luncheon was held at the Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel with our special guest Larry Ryder, President of Business Development and External Affairs at Austal USA. Larry’s presentation covered […]

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  • Member Spotlight – Lauren Katz-Vales

    Lauren Katz-Vales is this month’s member spotlight. Lauren is a new member of The Propeller Club and is the Director of Sales for Inner Parish Security Corporation. IPSC’s goal is […]

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  • Member Spotlight – Nikki Hocutt – Seabulk

    Name: Nikki HocuttTitle: Operations ManagerCompany: Seabulk We assist vessels docking in ports in the U.S. Gulf, Florida coast and Caribbean. Seabulk’s experience, assets, and dedication to our customers distinguishes us as an […]

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  • 2021 Member of the Year

    Michelle CroweCEO and Founder, e-worc The Governors of the Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Mobile, Alabama have selected Michelle Crowe, CEO and Founder of E-worc, the 2021 […]

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  • 2021 Maritime Person of the Year

    Captain LaDonn Allen, USCG, Sector CommanderCoast Guard Sector Mobile The Governors of the Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Mobile, Alabama have selected Captain LaDonn Allen, U. S. […]

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  • 2021 Maritime & Industrial Propeller Club Golf Classic

    Thursday, November 4, 2021 $2500 Platinum Sponsor2 hole signs, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals, name/logo featured on Platinum sponsorship banner, and verbal recognition multiple times through […]

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  • 2020 Member and Maritime Person of the Year.

    Congratulations and thank you to our Member of the Year: Patrick Ward, Hand Arendall Harrison Sale and Maritime Person of the Year: Jimmy Lyons, Alabama State Port Authority

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  • STI Marine Firestop

    If supply chain interruptions are of concern to you, let STI Marine Firestop take some of that worry off your plate. Make STI Marine Firestop one of your Strategic Partners, […]

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  • Thompson Engineering Deemed Essential Business

    Thompson Engineering is deemed an essential business as a provider to critical manufacturing and infrastructure industries, DOTs, municipalities, utilities, oil and gas companies, suppliers, and more. Employees in all of […]

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  • Willis Towers Watson remains fully operational

    We are happy to connect and discuss.

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  • Paycheck Protection Loans and Loan Forgiveness

    Hand Arendall Harrison Sale has considerable knowledge of the PPP loan program, the attendant regulations and forms required. We will be glad to work with you to make the necessary […]

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  • Thank you for Attending Law Night

    Law night saw terrific attendance on a very busy week downtown. Held at the Athelstan we enjoyed another great fried chicken meal and hosted bar. Hodge Alves announced that Hand, […]

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  • SMART Ship Design & Digital Age

    Being aware and well equipped to shift with the changes in how marine industry is challenged to do business was addressed thoroughly by the panel discussion last Wednesday.

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  • Happy National Maritime Day

    Celebrated since 1933, on the date of the first transoceanic voyage by a steamship, the SS Savannah, we recognize and honor the US Merchant Marine. Learn more at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/05/19/president-donald-j-trump-proclaims-may-22-2017-national-maritime-day https://www.marad.dot.gov/education/national-maritime-day/ […]

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  • U.S. Trade Policy in the New Administration – June 13

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  • Thank you to all who attended the State of the Port Address

    Jimmy Lyons definitely didn’t leave out any details at the Annual State of Port address! We are grateful he could fill us in on last year’s port events & projections […]

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  • Dee Pierce Memorial Service May 3

    Dee Pierce, beloved wife of Hal Pierce, passed away on Easter morning. The Memorial Service and Visitation will be at Christ United Methodist Church at 10 am on Wednesday, Mary […]

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  • Ralph “Sonny” Middleton (1937 – 2017)

    March 1, 1937 – April 10, 2017 Ralph “Sonny” Middleton, 80, of Mobile, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2017 at his home on Dauphin Island.  Ralph “Sonny” Middleton […]

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  • Thank you to our Women in Maritime Roundtable

    WOW – is all we can say about today’s panel of ladies! What an interesting insight to their work and what they contribute to the marine industry. Thanks again to […]

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  • Law Night was a success!

    The Athelstan Club did a great job hosting Law Night, the service was impeccable and the food delicious! You can’t beat fried chicken on a Wednesday night. Another Big thanks […]

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  • Treasure Quest

    A PREVIEW EVENT TO BENEFIT GULFQUEST AND CELEBRATE ITS FUTURE Join us for an exclusive preview of the exciting, nationally acclaimed exhibit, “SHIPWRECKS! Pirates and Treasure.” Enjoy complimentary seafood, wine, […]

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  • Aboard Seabulk’s new Rotortug in the Mobile River

    Article by Ken Hocke on JANUARY 26, 2017 for WorkBoat.com I arrived at the gates of the Port of Mobile (Ala.) early Tuesday morning, where I was to meet officials from […]

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  • Christmas Party was a Great Success!

    Well we managed to shut it down at the Brigg-Mitchell Mansion! What a festive, fabulous gathering! The food was great, the music was great, the prizes were great & best […]

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  • The Child Advocacy Center

    The Mobile chapter of the Propeller Club has been honored to gift The Child Advocacy Center for several years now during the holidays.  The Center was founded in the 1980’s […]

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  • GulfQuest Update

    The Propeller Club has been following closely the evolving situation regarding GulfQuest operations.  Our Club has been a close partner and major donor to GulfQuest.  Many of our members are GulfQuest […]

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  • November Luncheon Recap

    Another great turn out for the club luncheon in November! The expert panel shed light on the different partners it takes to bring a vessel, like a cruise ship, in […]

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  • 2016 Propeller Club Maritime & Industrial Classic

    Thanks to all who came out for the Propeller Club Maritime & Industrial Classic golf tournament! The weather was gorgeous and fun was had by all. The raffle was anything […]

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  • Climb (or sail) aboard the Schooner America

    On November 4-8, GulfQuest/National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico will host the Schooner America, a replica of the racing yacht that won the first America’s Cup sailing competition in […]

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  • October Luncheon Recap

    We had a such a successful monthly luncheon this week! Thanks to all who came out, it was wonderful to see such a lively bunch gather together. A special thanks […]

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  • Meridian at The Port, Mobile Ala.

    Over the past month, local news outlets have spoken with President of Rogers & Willard, Mike Rogers, about downtown’s latest community living development, Meridian at the Port. The apartment complex […]

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  • Grave Marking Ceremony For Confederate Seaman Duncan At Montrose Cemetery

    The members of the Mobile Council – Navy League of the United States, honored officers and crew of USS Montgomery (LCS-8) and other sea service guests are cordially invited to attend […]

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  • Coast Guard Aviation Centennial in October

    Celebrate ATC Mobile’s golden anniversary and the centennial of CG Aviation in October. There will be over 400 active and retired USCG aviation personnel gathering to participate in golf, picnic, […]

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  • September meeting – “Battleship Blowout” 9/8 5-9pm

    Click on our September event to register! Informational flyer linked below. BATTLESHIP BLOWOUT 2016

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  • COSCO/Hanjin add direct container service to Mobile

    The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) is pleased to announce a new joint weekly, direct container shipping service between the Port of Mobile and key ports in Asia. COSCO Container […]

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  • Legislative updates from International Propeller Club HQ

    To U.S. leaders of the Propeller Club–Port officers and International Board members: After being caught up in unrelated legislative wrangling last week, the U.S. Senate is again poised to act […]

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  • Learn about our upcoming events

    Our club hosts exciting events for our members and guests throughout the year. Visit our Calendar of Events page to view details throughout the year about the following events and […]

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  • Congratulations to Mobile Bar Pilots on 150 years of service

    The Propeller Club, Port of Mobile extends its heartiest congratulations to the Mobile Bar Pilots on the occasion of its 150th anniversary! Read the congratulatory letter from Club President Don […]

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  • Join the club

    Joining a strong network of professionals in the maritime industry will help you strengthen your business, stay up-to-date with current issues, and foster goodwill and cooperation between the businesses and […]

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