Danish Pilot Makes a LEGO Model of His DanPilot Boat
;“My model is inspired by a Danish pilot boat, but it could just as easily be a pilot boat from any other country. It’s a tribute to a working life at sea for many people around the world,” says Espen Andersen.The LEGO model isn't just any pilot boat either. It is a model of DanPilot India, the pilot boat that Espen Andersen himself uses on a daily basis to transport pilots safely to and from ships. He therefore knows every detail of the boat and has been able to make the model as realistic as possible.Espen Andersen's LEGO model is a 1:25 scale model of the real pilot boat. DanPilot
W&T Offshore Appoints Parasnis as EVP and CFO
our opportunistic At-The-Market equity offering in 2022. We are confident that his experience with both W&T’s business and our senior management team will allow a smooth transition into this new role,” Tracy added.Parasnis is a graduate of the Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai, India. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University and a Master’s in Finance from the London Business School
Dr. Siddorn Tapped to Transform NOC Research Strategy
applications. His personal research was on developing ocean models with a focus on interactions between the ocean and atmosphere, and understanding how those interactions underpin predictability for climate and for high impact events. Amongst other responsibilities, he led the Newton Program’s India project which developed the science and modelling capability across climate and weather timescales, coordinating work in the Met Office and in UK academia with that at the Ministry of Earth Science in India
Aggarwal Joins APM Terminals Pipavav as Managing Director
APM terminals Pipavav in India announced the appointment of Girish Aggarwal as the Managing Director of the company. Aggarwal has worked in leadership roles in multiple industries such as logistics, IT, consultancy services, and FMCG. He is an experienced leader with proven track record in strategic planning, business performance, supply chain management, stakeholder management during the career spanning more than 25 years. In his previous stint as COO of APM Terminals Mumbai [GTI- Gateway Terminal of India], he delivered strategic and operational progress of the terminal delivering value for the
Echandia Names Hellström as New CEO
as Chief Strategy Officer and will focus on the development of Echandia's product portfolio and technology IP, and thereby further strengthen the company's long-term competitiveness. The change takes place with immediate effect.“The world's largest fleet of electric ferries in Kochi, India, is equipped with our energy solutions, and so are the award-winning Copenhagen commuter-ferries. The major global shipyard Damen Shipyard in the Netherlands is a big customer. The CEO shift will increase our capacity – and thus, the ability to take Echandia to the next level,” Eriksson said
DNV Names Linden Area Manager for UK & Ireland
11 years in Singapore, most recently as Area Business Development Manager.A British national, Linden gained a BSc (Hons) in International Transport from Southampton Institute. He spent his early career working for CP Ships UK Ltd for 10 years latterly as Trade Director working in the UK, Hong Kong, and India. Following that he spent three years as Asia-Europe/Mediterranean Product Management Director, for Hapag-Lloyd (Asia) Pte Ltd in Singapore. He was then appointed President of UASC (India) Pvt Ltd, based in Mumbai and responsible for all United Arab Shipping Co activities in India. Linden returned
Nautilus Labs Hires Sundsted as CTO
hubs in New York, Singapore, Paris, and London, the company is currently expanding all departments, including its Product, Data Science, and Engineering teams. Nautilus said it is hiring across all office locations and has started to remotely onboard talent in additional countries, such as Greece and India
Rolls-Royce Names Erginbilgic CEO
strategic evolution as its customers embrace the energy transition," he said.Erginbilgic oversaw the expansion of BP's downstream business, which includes refining, retail and petrochemicals, into electric vehicle charging, and added thousands of petrol stations in developing economies, such as India and Mexico.He also led the modernization of its refining business, including such measures as the sale of a number of plants.He left BP shortly after Bernard Looney was appointed chief executive, a post for which he had contended, along with BP's former CFO, Brian Gilvary.Erginbilgic will receive
Klein Appointed Chairman, CEO of ZF Friedrichshafen
he completed earlier than planned. In early 2017, Dr. Klein became Head of the Car Chassis Technology Division and realigned its product range with ZF’s “Next Generation Mobility” strategy. He has served as a member of the ZF Board of Management since 2018 and heads the Asia-Pacific and India regions from Shanghai. In addition, he manages the business of the Passenger Car Chassis Technology and Aftermarket divisions and is responsible for ZF’s worldwide production.“ZF is undergoing an unprecedented, dynamic transformation. The appointment of Dr. Holger Klein as the new Chairman
Echandia Opens Branch Office in Norway
Roy Storeng, who was recently hired to lead business development.Echandia is a developer of zero-emission energy solutions for heavy-duty maritime electrification, with customers in Europe, Asia and Oceania, including Cochin Shipyards, building the world's largest fleet of electric ferries in Kochi, India, and Damen in the Netherlands. The company delivers heavy-duty battery and fuel-cell systems and proprietary, lightweight battery racks and system architecture.Storeng brings to the role extensive experience from the maritime industry, with leading business development positions at Wärtsilä
WinGD Expands Global Training Network
skills they need to operate the vessels of the future.”WinGD operates four training centers located in Winterthur, Switzerland; Busan, Korea; Shanghai, China; and Athens, Greece. Authorized, third-party training partners are also located in Szczecin, Poland; Subic Bay, Philippines; and in Mumbai, India
North P&I Club Appoints Asherson as Claims Director
law, specializing in marine casualty litigation and investigations, cargo claims, ship arrests, arbitrations and charterparty disputes. A former Chairman of the International Group Claims Co-operation Sub-committee, he also has strong relationships in the U.K., Greece, the Middle East, South Korea and India, as well as among the South African maritime law fraternity.“It is terrific to be back with North and in my second home of Newcastle upon Tyne, especially at such an exciting time for the Club in terms of its unfolding strategy for growth,” Asherson said. “I look forward to re-joining
VIDEO: Long-Term Consequences of Covid-19’s Crew Change Crisis
with vaccinations. However, many crews are fatigued and have been under immense strain from Covid‑19 for over a year. Potentially, we could see a shortage of seamen if the industry struggles to retain or recruit.The crew crisis took on a new dimension in 2021. As Covid‑19 infection rates escalated in India, one of the world’s largest sources of seafarers, ports – including Singapore, Hong Kong and the UK ‑ barred vessels and crew that had recently visited India. Vessels also stopped calling at Indian ports, which are an important stopover for trade between Europe, Africa and Asia.In a bid
Arora Takes Over as Managing Director of IRClass
Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) announces a top management transition with Vijay Arora taking over as managing director effective July 1, 2021. This appointment follows the superannuation of Suresh Sinha on June 30, 2021.A qualified marine engineer with a professional experience of more than three decades, Arora has strong maritime expertise under his belt. During his long tenure at IRClass, Arora has worked in various survey stations in India and abroad and has handled multiple responsibilities within IRClass.Some of his key contributions in international forums include member of the IACS
Huntington Ingalls Industries Names Gokhale Technical Solutions VP
improvements. He previously worked as director of financial planning and reporting at EMCOR Facilities Services and as manager of financial planning and analysis at US Airways.Gokhale is a certified public accountant with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Amravati University in India. He also has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Sailors’ Society Launches Helpline for Indian Seafarers
A new dedicated helpline aims to support Indian seafarers and their families as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to place added pressures on maritime workers globally.The round-the-clock helpline was set up by Sailors Welfare Association, an affiliate of international maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society, after the charity saw a marked increase in calls for help from desperate seafarers, many of whom had lost incomes or were anxious and struggling to cope. Staffed by a team of professional psychologists, chaplains, maritime lawyers and social workers, the confidential helpline is
Mahajan Named Managing Director of CMA CGM India
French container shipping company CMA CGM Group said it has appointed Atit Mahajan as managing director for CMA CGM India, effective August 1.A qualified chartered accountant with 18 years' experience in strategy, finance and cost management roles, Mahajan was most recently Chief Financial Officer, CEVA Logistics India Pvt. Ltd and was previously Chief Operating Officer, LCL Logistix, both subsidiaries of the CMA CGM Group. In the past, Mahajan has also been part of the CMA CGM Group and was Chief Financial Officer of CMA CGM India from 2010 to 2015.CMA CGM started its operations in India in 1989
