Will provide operational, technical, regulatory leadership
January 18, 2010
Bud Streeter is the new vice-president and marine manager for Lloyd’s Register North America, Inc. in the United States, including responsibility for Panama, Mexico and the Caribbean. Mr. Streeter was previously Lloyd’s Register’s marine manager for Canada. He will retain his Canadian responsibilities for the immediate future.
Mr. Streeter has more than 40 years of experience in marine engineering, maritime security and industry legislative affairs. He takes over from Graham Brown, who retired at the end of November after 28 years of service.
Based in Lloyd’s Register North America’s Fort Lauderdale office, Mr. Streeter will lead the U.S. marine team in delivering solutions to the business and technical challenges that ship owners and operators in all sectors currently face.
“Our clients in the bulk carrier, tanker, container and passenger ship sectors are all dealing with a rapidly evolving landscape,” Mr. Streeter said. “Whether seeking to operate in increasingly demanding physical environments, reducing emissions, lowering operating costs or addressing social issues such as sustainability and organizational integrity, our clients are looking to us for thought leadership as well as effective service delivery.”
Mr. Streeter’s career experience includes executive positions at Marine Atlantic Inc. and Transport Canada, where he headed Canada’s delegation to various committees of the International Maritime Organization and acted as administrator of the program for the Arctic Water Pollution Prevention Act.
“Bud’s keen understanding of legislative and regulatory issues underpinning marine safety initiatives will strengthen the role we undertake as a recognized organization with many governments,” said Tim Protheroe, regional marine manager and president of Lloyd’s Register North America, Inc. “His international connections and strong commitment to marine safety and security will give us a holistic view of the marine industry throughout North America and help strengthen and expand our ability to serve marine clients and stakeholders at a time of significant change in shipping.”
Mr. Streeter said his first priority is to develop an understanding of the opportunities and challenges presented by his new role. “As with my experience with our Canadian team, I am greatly impressed by the calibre and dedication of our employees in the U.S.,” he said. “We will continue to build upon and develop their expertise so we can move into new areas of designing solutions for our clients.”
Mr. Streeter began his career at the Canadian Coast Guard College in 1969 as an engineering cadet. After obtaining his diploma in marine engineering, he sailed on various government and commercial ships and then served as an instructor at the Coast Guard College. Executive positions at a number of marine organizations followed. He joined Lloyd’s Register in April 2002.
He served as a member of the Canadian Advisory Council on National Security from its inception in 2005 until last August.
Lloyd’s Register North America said it intends to appoint a new marine manager for Canada.