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Colonna’s Shipyard Appoints Sutton

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

March 14, 2011

Photo courtesy Rushton Gregory Communications

Photo courtesy Rushton Gregory Communications

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. of Norfolk, Virginia announced the appointment of Charlie Sutton as Director of Operations for its Colonna Down River Division, a rapid response ship repair service provided to vessels wherever the customer needs the service. Sutton is a Norfolk native and longtime waterfront veteran having recently worked as Program Manager at Earl Industries. He brings leadership experience in project management and contract administration to Colonna’s Shipyard along with a knowledge of marine repair experience on all types of commercial and military vessels.

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