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sales strategies for Hertz and Audison .
“ We are pleased to welcome Brian to our team ,” Pietro Pantaleone , Global President of Elettromedia , said . “ With his extensive experience and demonstrated track record throughout his career , we anticipate that he will significantly contribute to the advancement of our business in North America . He will be able to represent the value of our culture and our commitment to developing unique products for marine audio enthusiasts .”
In his new role , Power will spearhead the development of Elettromedia Corporation ’ s Marine business , leveraging his extensive industry experience and proven track record to drive marine brand expansion , forge strong relationships , and fuel growth .
“ I am extremely excited and honored to join the Elettromedia family and to be working with a sales team I hold in very high regard ,” Power said . “ The Hertz marine family of products are amongst the best engineered products on the planet . Electtromedia products are in the best boats builders as well as the premier retailers in the U . S . The future is bright for Hertz and Audison and I am proud to be a part of that future .”
ABYC announces agenda for upcoming symposium
The American Boat & Yacht Council ( ABYC ) has unveiled the comprehensive agenda for its sixth Marine Law Symposium , scheduled to start in one month on Feb . 29 , 2024 . This event , available in-person in Annapolis or online , offers a hybrid participation format .
Developed for marine industry professionals such as surveyors , manufacturers , insurance agents , lawyers , and compliance officers , this year ’ s symposium covers a broad spectrum of pertinent topics . Key agenda items include :
Boat Explosion Case Study : MG + M The Law Firm defended two manufacturers in a Lake Charles boat explosion case , upholding ABYC electrical standards . The plaintiffs sought $ 150 million in damages . Learn the strategy behind the defense ’ s successful verdict in this case study .
Root Cause Analysis ( RCA ) for Small Vessel Mishaps : Dave Hollaway will introduce the ABS Marine Root Cause Analysis Technique ( MaR- CAT™ ) and the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System ( HFACS ) for investigating small vessel incidents .
“ Boat Cops Talk Shop ”: A session with marine law enforcement officers from Texas , Florida , and Wisconsin . Lt . Col . Majors will lead a discussion on the challenges faced during patrols and investigations .
Marine Fire & Explosion : Nick Harken and Jason Karasinski will discuss the investigation and litigation of marine fires , focusing on the differences between maritime and non-maritime law and investigations .
Setting Your Expert Up for Success : This presentation will cover a boating accident case study , discussing navigation rules , boat captain responsibilities , and the use of technology like drones and matterport cameras in evidence collection .
Hydraulic Steering Malfunction and Multivessel Collision : Learn about a significant collision on Grand Cailou Bayou involving a steering malfunction . Part 1 covers the perspectives of Raymond Perez , Michael Harowski , and defense expert Robert Taylor . Part 2 features Wendy Sanders ’ defense argument on steering system integrity and adequate warnings .
One of the symposium ’ s speakers , Matt Majors , investigator with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and National Association of State Boating Law Administrators ( NASBLA ) program manager , emphasized the importance of open dialogue at the event : “ Participants of the symposium have questions on what happens during investigations and what trends we are seeing . We ’ re making ourselves available , with a panel of experts from across the country ready to answer these questions ,” Majors said . He also highlighted the collective aim of the marine industry . “ We ’ re really all on the same team . We want to concentrate on what ’ s happening and how we can prevent things from happening in the future , whether it ’ s a minor boating violation or something major safety-wise or a crash investigation . We all have the same goal , and that ’ s boating safety .”
Participants can earn up to six continuing education units .
GOST names global sales and marketing director
GOST ( Global Ocean Security Technologies ) announced the promotion of Scott Breaux to Global Sales and Marketing Director – Business Strategies Analyst .
In his new role , Breaux will oversee GOST ’ s initiatives and strategies for both recreational and commercial maritime markets . His responsibilities will include identifying potential markets for expansion , ensuring supply chain viability and establishing new global partnerships .
“ I ’ ve known Scott for over a decade , having collaborated with him on various projects and had him on the team here at GOST since 2020 ,” said Jay Keenan , president and CEO , GOST . “ His journey to us has been marked by a commitment to excellence , and he approaches all personal and professional endeavors with integrity and dedication . He has excelled in his prior role with us , and with his extensive maritime experience over his career , I know he ’ s just the right guy to take us to the next level in global sales . We ’ re thrilled to have Scott help us shape the future of GOST .”
“ Being part of the GOST team has been very rewarding so far ,” said Breaux . “ I think that I bring a unique blend of military discipline , technical acumen and business strategy to the table , as well as values that match GOST ’ s . We share a track record that reflects a commitment to the very best in quality and innovation , as well as a holistic understanding of what it means to lead this industry . I look forward to this new role and the opportunity to lead my team to success in the years ahead .”
Breaux has been with GOST since 2020 , when he became a member of the support team . Prior to his time with GOST , he served in the U . S . Navy and spent 30 years of his career in the offshore energy and maritime industries . He has expertise in commercial communication and experience addressing complex challenges , as well as technical know-how related to IoT connectivity , system monitoring , security and telecommunications .
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