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The Chicago Propeller Club is proud to be increasing its support for seafarer charities and veteran-led businesses as part of its wider mission to serve the maritime community. In recent days, Club President Chris Carr and Club Vice President Ben Pinnington, of Polaris Media (a Club sponsor), visited two impressive Chicago-based organisations making a difference …

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We are pleased to announce that InSpectre Solutions International has joined the Chicago Propeller Club as a silver-level sponsor. Based in Dana Point, California, InSpectre Solutions is a full-service investigative and medical case management agency specializing in: – International workers’ compensation– Defense Base Act & war hazard claims– Emergency extractions 🌍 With operations in more …

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We would like to thank everyone who attended the Chicago Propeller Club Maritime Day luncheon cruise with City Cruises On what was a terrific day, we were delighted to be able to offer a very special welcome a Port of Antwerp-Bruges delegation and Wim Dillen who presented a proclamation marking 40 years of trading with …

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Join us for our first networking event of the year as we stage a reception at the Double Tree Hilton in Alsip in partnership with Chicago Shipmasters Industry Day on 27 February between 3pm-5.30pm This event is hosted in partnership with the Chicago Shipmasters Industry Day, and we’re excited to bring the maritime community together …

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Chicago Propeller Club celebrated being named International Propeller Club of the Year at its latest event – much to the delight of all in attendance. Guests from across the Great Lakes and Mid-West maritime industry gathered for the reception, a Chicago River cruise aboard  CPC club sponsor Wendella Cruises vessel the Iris. Club President Chris …

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A year ago, the Chicago Propeller Club held its first event since 2008, now we are delighted to report the club has been named International Club of the Year at the International Propeller Club convention in Tampa! 🍾 Our President Chris Carr and club VP Ben Pinnington accepted the award from Joel Whitehead from the …

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The newly reformed Chicago Propeller Club is strengthening its organizing committee with two senior appointments. The new board members are Chad Cailteux owner of 5R Enterprises, LLC of Morris, Illinois and Jason Brown operations manager of Lakes and Rivers Contracting of Lemont, Illinois.  Chicago Propeller Club President Chris Carr welcomed the Chad and Jason to …

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We are delighted to report growth in our membership with one of Chicago’s top law firms Cassiday Schade LLP joining us as a Silver sponsor. A very warm welcome to John O’Donnell John O’Donnell Jr. Adam McCabe Luke Sawicki to our membership. Cassiday Schade LLP is a litigation law firm headquartered in Chicago, with a …

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We are devastated to learn of the passing of Central Marine Logistics Vice President Aaron Bensinger, a true expert on all matters maritime, a wonderful friend and proud family man and supporter of the Chicago Propeller Club. Aaron has been described as “a fine culinarian, an excellent leader, a talented businessman, a trusting friend, a …

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