Ekmann Named CEO of Uni-Tankers
, and at the same time exploit market opportunities,” said owner of the company Torben Østergaard-Nielsen on the appointment of Uni-Tankers’ new CEOHe added: “Per brings many years of experience in shipping, and a deep insight in Uni-Tankers’ niche area within chemical tankers. This combined with the fact that Per has already been part of the Uni-Tankers executive board for several years gives him an in-depth understanding of the company’s business model and potential.”The Danish tanker owner is busy gearing for the future and positioning itself in the
Fotland Named COO at Odfjell
January 5, 2018. The Norwegian tanker shipping firm said it is introducing a COO function to ensure full integration between ship management and commercial operations. “With the new structure, Odfjell Tankers will have common and aligned goals across all functions relating to chemical tankers,” the company said. Fotland joined Odfjell as chief of staff in 2010, and in 2015 was appointed senior vice president of Odfjell Tankers. He has also held the position as intermediate senior vice president of Odfjell's Ship Management since January 2017. In
Vroon, Seagull Maritime Ink Training Agreement
will deliver a complete solution for a diverse fleet of approximately 100 vessels that Vroon operates through seven management companies, such as: Livestock Carriers; Offshore Support Vessels; Wind Turbine Installation Vessels and maintenance vessels; Dry Cargo Vessels; Container Vessels; Product/Chemical Tankers; Asphalt/Bitumen Tankers and Car Carriers. Through the selected training scope Vroon will have access to both ship specific training as well as generic training based on STCW requirements. A complete customer crewing software integration through the Seagull Training Administrator (STA) will
New CEO at GulfNav Leads Expansion Plans
Director and Group CEO by the Board of Directors during the event. Chairman Abdulla Saeed Abdulla Brook Al Hemeiri, and Khamis Juma Buamim along with other high-level executives, were present in the press conference to explain GulfNav’s strategy to grow its fleet of product and chemical tankers and reinforce its shipping services business. Historically, the lucrative chemical shipping services have provided remarkable returns for the firm. In addition to acquisition of new tonnage, GulfNav will execute new projects and activities to contribute to turnover and profit growth
New Maritime College Planned for India
lean also enables us to offer the most competitive price in India for ship management. We also offer customers contact and access to the highest level of Government as well as media management services. We are looking to grow across the world and are keen to engage with ship owners operating oil and chemical tankers, bulk carriers, containerships, LNGs and OSVs.” Capt. Pandey was further acknowledged at the awards for his work helping the poor and the sick. Over the last decade he has sponsored more than 150 students from poor backgrounds to study at his maritime college in Mumbai. The majority
MF Shipping’s Orsel to Keynote WISTA Luncheon
proponent internationally of multicultural and diverse management teams for companies in the shipping and related industries, as she advises they perform better, have a broader long-term view, and are more profitable.” Karin leads MF Shipping Group, operator of a fleet of 55 product oil, chemical tankers and dry cargo vessels, including self unloaders, that operate around the world. In 2009, Karin was honored with the Dutch "Female Entrepreneurship Award of the Year." Throughout her career, Karin has dedicated herself to furthering the Maritime Industry. She currently
Istanbul Technical University Hosts Chemfleet for Career Day
Manager Ersen Ucakhan participated in the organization as representatives of Chemfleet. Samur and Sarioglu introduced the company to the students, and Sarioglu explained the company’s cadet policy. Moreover, the company representatives spoke about Chemfleet’s safety procedure for chemical tankers. Ergin explained that the company gives special importance to safety, especially in chemical tankers. Furthermore, Samur announced news that Chemfleet will increase its number of tankers this year.
