Mr. Marine Names Laarhuis CEO
Mr. Marine announced it has appointed Charles Laarhuis as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15. Laarhuis succeeds Karel Peters in leading the global operations of the testing, inspection and certification (TIC)organization.With a robust background in the maritime and oil & gas sectors, Laarhuis brings a wealth of experience to Mr. Marine. After several years at sea as a marine engineer, Laarhuis transitioned to shore-based leadership roles in the TIC and classification fields, overseeing operations across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Most recently, he focused on
Trafigura Names Richard Holtum CEO
windfall years after the COVID-19 pandemic, while sharp equity growth in recent years will also mean hefty expenses in paying out departing shareholders.Holtum becomes the group's third ever CEO after around 10 years at the company. He joined Trafigura in 2014 on the firm's Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) team, rising to global head of gas and power in 2022 and adding renewables to his portfolio in 2023.His rise at the company coincides with a booming gas market, with prices spiking on the back of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which helped to generate billions of dollars worth of profit for
Meet the CTO: Dr. Gunnar Stiesch, MAN Energy Solutions
characteristics of ammonia are very different from any other hydrocarbon fuel: it burns slower, it has different emission types, and also there are different safety aspects to be considered. We need to make sure that we get complete combustion, and we also need to make sure that, for example, laughing gas [N20] emissions are controlled.Also the exhaust after-treatment will have to be looked at, as with the ammonia engine for example, balancing a potential ammonia slip with nitrogen oxides emissions and making sure it can be fully converted and neutralized in an SCR catalyst. It looks like that is possible
Northern Ocean Names Arne Jacobsen CEO
Offshore drilling contractor Northern Ocean announced it has appointed Arne Jacobsen as its new chief executive officer.Jacobsen was previously the CEO of Orion, a joint venture between Hayfin Capital and Transocean, and has experience as a senior investment advisor for the oil and gas investment portfolio of Hayfin Capital.Beyond his background as an investment professional, Jacobsen holds extensive commercial and operational experience from the oil and gas industry. Before joining Hayfin Capital, Jacobsen held leading positions in Songa Offshore and Ocean Rig, where he was positioned both in Brazil
Tague named VP of Sales and Supply for Crowley Fuels Business
Crowley named Walter Tague as vice president of sales and supply for its Crowley Fuels businesses unit, which services energy logistics needs throughout Alaska. With more than 30 years of maritime industry experience specializing in supply chain management and support in the oil and gas sectors, Tague will oversee Crowley’s marketing, sales, customer relations and procurement of refined product supply for the Alaskan and Canadian Arctic markets.Since joining Crowley in 1999, Tague has served in multiple roles, most recently as the director of commercial operations, overseeing the
Matthew Peck Joins Teledyne Interconnect Solutions
has joined the organization as its new Outside Sales Manager. Based primarily in Houston, Peck will be leading the Interconnect sales team in serving customers in a wide range of industrial and marine markets.Peck spent the initial years of his career at JDR Cable Systems, working in the subsea oil and gas and offshore wind industries. He has been in s engineering and project management, covering global projects for subsea umbilicals and power cables. Then moving to private equity, led his company to aggressive growth in onshore cable and specialty vehicles domains. Peck studied material science and
Crowley Reaches Labor Deal for Isla Grande Terminal in Puerto Rico
company in Puerto Rico, providing ocean transport of consumer and industrial supplies, vehicles, perishable groceries as well as medical and pharmaceutical supplies. The company operates vessels between the U.S. mainland and the commonwealth as well as warehouses, land transportation and liquefied natural gas (LNG) energy services.“Crowley’s dedicated, timely and reliable ocean shipping and supply chain services start with the dedication and hard work of the men and women operating the Isla Grande Terminal. We thank them for their continued trust and partnership serving our diverse customers
Conroy Joins Connector Subsea Solutions
in driving revenue growth and fostering client relationships, Martyn brings a wealth of expertise to the company," the Norwegian headquartered company said in a statement. "Martyn joins us with a proven track record of building high-performing, sales-driven teams within the subsea oil and gas industry."Conroy has held a number of leadership positions at subsea technology companies and was most recently managing director at Deepsea Technologies.Connector Subsea Solutions supplies products and solutions to deliver offshore connections for the energy industry
Simulators Track our Changing Relationship with Technology
environmental conservation drills, oil spill detection and recovery simulations and all-encompassing safety and crisis management drills.The ABS Global LNG Academy in Qatar features MetaSHIPs simulators, powered by Orka, that are built to scale from vessel drawings. The academy program also includes gas handling operations and engine room simulation courses offered by GTT Training and the Thet Training Center.Tomorrow’s seafarer is going to have to be more technology-savvy than in previous years.Vassilios Kroustallis, VP, Global Business Development, ABSImage courtesy ABSThe process of decarbonizati
Port of Aberdeen Announces Leadership Appointments
Traffic Services (VTS) Supervisor and Pilotage Supervisor, respectively.Port of Aberdeen handles 7,000 vessels annually, accounting for 45% of Scotland’s total vessel traffic. Spanning 7,600 meters of quayside and extensive operational areas, it serves a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, offshore wind, cruise, cargo, and more
Bristol Harbor Group Hires Kyle Pagan
for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Waterways Commerce cutter program. Pagan also interned at LLOG Exploration Company in Covington, La., and assisted project managers with engineering calculations, subsea integrity management programs, and regulatory requirements for several deep-water oil and gas production systems. This experience provided him with firsthand exposure to offshore operations and further augmented his expertise in maritime engineering
Cellula Robotics Names Neil Manning CEO
systems, announced it has promoted Neil Manning from corporate development officer to chief executive officer (CEO).Manning joined Cellula Robotics initially as corporate development officer, bringing with him over 30 years of experience in the submarine telecommunications, offshore wind, and oil & gas industries."Neil's appointment as CEO marks a milestone chapter in Cellula's journey," said Eric Jackson, president of Cellula Robotics Ltd. "His excellent leadership skills, combined with his extensive industry knowledge, have already made a significant impact on our organization
Panama Canal Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer
Marotta will spearhead the development of a comprehensive sustainability strategy focused on decarbonization, adaptation, and transition. Working with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, the Canal is already in the process of finalizing an inventory of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and aims to complete a climate risk assessment by the end of the year. New short-, medium-, and long-term targets will also be set, with the goal of implementing aggressive emissions reduction targets starting in Fiscal Year 2025.“Sustainability is not new for the maritime route
BP Set to Name Thomson Permanent CFO
stepped down for failing to disclose past relationships with employees.A BP spokesperson said "the process for the CFO appointment is progressing, following on from the appointment of the CEO last week."Thomson joined BP nearly 20 years ago and had previously led the finances of BP's oil and gas production and operations division.Auchincloss, 53, served as CFO under Looney. He was named permanent CEO last week, pledging to stick with BP's energy transition plans.BP's shares have underperformed those of its rivals since Looney's departure, raising speculation that the company could
Interview: Juha Kytölä, Director of R&D and Engineering, Wärtsilä
taking place in the industry is huge [offering many] challenges, [and also offering many] opportunities. My 34-year career has always been closely linked to technology development, and I have been involved in introducing new fuels [to market]. We put a lot of focus on introducing liquefied natural gas as a fuel for shipping, which was a very big step [and has made] a big contribution toward decarbonization.Today ship owners have the will to optimize their operations, not only for economical drivers, but especially for the environment. These are fantastic times for people in research and development
C-Innovation Names Cribley Business Development Manager
Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV). And most recently as the regional director at Sulmara, he combined novel technologies with proven operational methods to deliver valued services to the dynamic offshore wind market.David Sheetz, vice president, C-I, said, “With extensive experience in the oil and gas, maritime, and renewables sectors, Lucas brings a wealth of knowledge to complement our highly qualified management team. In this new role, Lucas will be focused on strategic growth for integrated subsea services within the offshore energy industry.”Cribley said, “I am proud to have been
16,000 Extra Workers Needed in UK’s Offshore Wind Sector by 2030
16,000 additional workers could be needed in the UK’s offshore wind industry by 2030, and 12,000 extra workers will be needed specifically for carbon capture and hydrogen projects by 2027. It also highlights a significant increase in demand for workers in the West of Shetland oil and gas basin.The new resource, the first of its kind to focus on the engineering construction industry (ECI), provides insights into workforce numbers across regions and sectors, including oil and gas, up to 2035, predicting trends and potential future demand for workers.It predicts the demand for new workers
