David Ranney

David Ranney is a skilled maritime professional currently serving as a Vessel Operations Specialist at World Shipping, Inc. since March 2022. Previous experience includes a role as an OS Deckhand at The Interlake Steamship Company, where David sailed 135 days on the M/V James R. Barker, and an internship as a Boarding Agent Intern with World Shipping, where responsibilities included liaising with port supervisors and preparing the Lake Erie Coal Report. Earlier career roles encompass factory work at Tartan-CC Yachts, where David assisted in vessel preparation, and a custodial assistant position at Saint Jeromes Roman Catholic Church, managing various maintenance tasks. David holds a Master of Science in Maritime Business Management from Massachusetts Maritime Academy and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.