📢  Chamber of Shipping of America Appoints New CEO and President

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About Sean Kline

Sean Kline is the Director of Maritime Affairs for the CSA. He is a former deck officer and has sailed on commercial ships worldwide. He is the former Director of Marine Standards at Maersk Line, Limited and held positions at the Liberian Registry and U.S. Coast Guard. He is an Industry Expert on BIMCO’s Maritime Safety & Security Committee and is appointed to the National Maritime Security Council.

Join Our Team! Seeking Director of Maritime Affairs

2025-07-10T18:36:40+00:00July 9th, 2025|CSA News|

The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) is seeking an experienced and strategic professional to serve as Director of Maritime Affairs, reporting directly to the President & CEO. CSA represents U.S.-based companies that own, operate, or charter vessels trading to, from, and within the United States. Director of Maritime Affairs Chamber of Shipping of America

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Chamber of Shipping of America Appoints New CEO and President

2025-07-10T18:36:47+00:00June 30th, 2025|CSA News, Top News|

The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) announces the promotion of Sean Kline to CEO and President as CSA’s longtime leader, Kathy Metcalf, steps into the role of President Emeritus. Kline served seven years on the organization’s Board of Directors before joining as Director of Maritime Affairs in 2014. Kline will take over as President

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Chamber of Shipping of American hosts 2025 Safety Awards Luncheon In New Orleans

2025-07-10T18:36:52+00:00June 18th, 2025|CSA News|

The U.S. maritime industry publicly recognized the merchant mariners responsible for safe vessel operations at the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) Annual Safety Awards Luncheon held at the Hilton Riverside Hotel in New Orleans on June 17, 2025. The event recognized 1177 vessels with 7,693 cumulative years of accident-free operation. Seafarers and representatives from

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