Southeastern Maritime Company (SEMCO), Savannah, Ga., recently announced the election of Herbert N. Baker Jr. to executive vice president and general manager. Mr. Baker will be responsible for SEMCO's agency, stevedoring, and terminal activities in Charleston, Savannah, Jacksonville, Miami, and Atlanta.

Mr. Baker's experience in the marine transportation field has included executive positions with International Paper Company, Prudential Lines, and Waterman Steamship Corp.