Norfolk, Virginia –CMA CGM (America) LLC announced today that Mark Newcomb has been appointed as Safety, Security, and Environmental Officer. Mark will be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of safety, security, and environmental policies and programs for the company’s marine and inland operations throughout the United States. Mark will also lead the Incident Response Team and act as a liaison to various industry groups, along with federal and state agencies, on safety, security, and environmental matters.
Mark brings a broad range of experience to his position. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, his Navy career included work as a Judge Advocate, specializing in national security and Law of the Sea issues. Most recently, he represented vessel owners, charterers, and insurers for Davey & Brogan, P.C., a maritime and admirality law firm where he focused on developing the firm’s maritime safety and security practice.
Mark received his J.D. from the William and Mary School of Law. He will be based in the company’s Norfolk, Virginia office, and will report to Marc Marling, Vice President and General Counsel.
About CMA CGM (America) LLC
Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, CMA CGM (America) LLC is the U.S. agent of France-based container shipping giant CMA CGM. The company provides 20 services in and out of North America, and offers a global network to over 150 countries around the world. For more information, please visit www.cma-cgm.com/usa.
About CMA CGM
Led by its founder Jacques R. Saadé, CMA CGM is currently the world’s third largest container shipping Group and is ranked number one in France. Operating a fleet of 377 vessels, including 101 company-owned, the Group serves over 400 ports around the world. In 2007, it carried more than seven million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). With a presence on all continents and in 150 countries through its network of 600 agencies, the Group employs 16,000 people worldwide. For more information, please visit www.cma-cgm.com.
