Gernot Ruppelt to Take Over as Ardmore Shipping CEO
; Partners in New York. Previously, he held various roles up to trade manager for AP Moller – Maersk and Maersk broker in the United States, Europe and Asia. Ruppelt holds an Executive MBA from INSEAD and later completed their International Directors Program. He also graduated from the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers in London, Maersk International Shipping Education (MISE) and was accredited Shipping Merchant by the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. Ruppelt serves on the board of Anglo Ardmore Ship Management, and he was chairman for INTERTANKO's Commercial Markets Committee from 2018 through 2024
Lomar Shipping Promotes Two Executives
the Singapore office in 2015 as Chartering Manager for the Asia region. He subsequently became director of the Singapore office and in 2021 was promoted to become Lomar’s Chartering Director. Peter has over 17 years of experience in the shipping industry and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. He will continue to oversee the Lomar team in Singapore and oversee the company’s chartering and operations teams based in Lomar offices worldwide.Kethisouaran was among the very first cohort of interns who joined Lomar in January 2012 from our Libra Group Internship Program
Maritime Careers: How to Get Ahead in Shipbroking
Want to set yourself apart from the crowd? Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Chairman Glenn Murphy offers this advice to young shipbrokers In the bustling world of global trade, shipbrokers play a crucial role in facilitating seamless transactions and ensuring the smooth movement of goods across vast oceans. As a shipbroker, you are at the heart of this dynamic industry, and staying ahead of the competition requires a strategic approach and a particular set of skills.Shipping does not stand still: shipbroking is a multifaceted skill which has always moved with the times. Over the course of my
MPC Container Ships Appoints Fuhrmann as CFO
company from London-based Hayfin Capital Management LLP, where he has served as Principal in the maritime team. Prior to that, he has worked for DVB Bank in Germany and the Netherlands, Credit Suisse in Germany and the U.S., as well as for a German ship broker.Fuhrmann is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and holds an MSc in Shipping, Trade & Finance from Cass Business School in London
Lomar Promotes Georgiou to CEO
all aspects of chartering including interaction with the company's legal division regarding claims handling.As COO at Lomar for the past decade, he has been responsible for all of the company's day-to-day commercial, technical and operational activities. Georgiou is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and holds an economics-based degree from UCL in London
Wallenius Wilhelmsen CEO Joins WISTA
1974 participated in a number of global initiatives aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion in the shipping industry. WISTA has partnered with organizations like the European Commission, International Chamber of Shipping, InterManager, INTERTANKO, World Maritime University, ISWAN, the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and YoungShip to increase women’s participation in the maritime industry in line with the UN’s sustainable Development Goal 5, (Gender Equality and Empowerment for all Women and Girls)More than 40 countries support a National WISTA Association, each of which is guided by
"Maritime & Me" Campaign Targets Women
British maritime organization Maritime UK and the UK government’s Department for Transport (DfT) as well as the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) have jointly launched ‘Maritime and Me’, a new campaign to highlight the role of women in the maritime industry and encourage more of them to join the sector. The project is funded by the DfT and will focus on attracting more women to work in the maritime industry as well as on promoting jobs in the sector to a wider diversity of people. The campaign will also further highlight women already working in a wide range of roles within
Women in Maritime: New UK Taskforce Established
Iain Mackinnon, MSA Ruth Hodgson, Mersey Maritime Anne-Marie Mountifield, Solent LEP Sarah West, ABP Andrew Moffatt, Port of Tyne Nicky Goldsbrough, Shoreham Port Justine Brown, DP World Europe Kirsi Tikka, American Bureau of Shipping Julie Lithgow, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Nicola d’Hubert,Lloyds Register Bridget Hogan, Nautical Institute Debbie Cavaldoro, Nautilus Kathy Stanzel, Intertanko Paula Porter, Carnival UK Guy Platten/Holly Birkett, UK Chamber of Shipping Nicola Good, IHS Fairplay Helen Kelly, Lloyd's
HKCYIA Takes Part in Maritime Career Expo
about educational opportunities and career pathways in the maritime industry. Participating organizations included Anglo-Eastern Univan Group, China Classification Society, Dalian Maritime University Alumni, Shanghai Maritime University Alumni, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Hongkong International Terminals Limited, Hongkong United Dockyards Limited, Maritime Professional Promotion Federation, Hong Kong Seamen’s Union, Maritime Services Training Institute, The Hong Kong Shippers’ Council, The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and
Malta Maritime Forum Targets Professional Education
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Malta Maritime Forum have signed an MoU which will support the education of shipping professionals in Malta as part of the island’s maritime growth strategy. The MoU formalizes informal co-operation between the MMF and the Institute which goes back 40 years and will serve as a vehicle to jointly formulate and develop activities. The MMF will build upon this link to provide the local maritime industry with formal education which is recognized internationally. “Malta is already well served with courses for engineers, masters
Maritime Partners Aim to Increase Opportunities for Women
Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA International) and Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (The Institute) are partnering to increase the professional competence and enhance educational opportunities for women in the maritime industry. In a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has signed in London, the two organizations will offer five scholarships annually over the next 10 years to individuals nominated by WISTA International. The scholarship will cover the Foundation Diploma program at The Institute. In addition to a general shipping component, the
Intermarine Promotes Ferguen
project cargo chartering markets. He began his career with Scan-Trans prior to the Intermarine merger. While with Intermarine he served in chartering roles located in Denmark, Kuala Lumpur and Houston. His formal training includes completing Scan-Trans’ four-year trainee-program and Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers courses. While with Nordana he led the European chartering department by managing all commercial activities for the European market. His strengths lie in business development, contract negotiation and managing profitable voyages.
Phillips Heads Gulf Petrochem's Credit Risk, Bunkering Div.
will play a critical part in achieving Gulf Petrochem’s vision of sustained growth moving into the future.” Phillips is a graduate in Maritime Business with Maritime Law and has completed his MSc in Port Management at University of Plymouth, UK in 2002. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, a chartered member of the Institute of Logistics & Transport, and a Member of the Institute of Petroleum, IBIA and IECA
Changes in Swire Pacific's Top Deck
Shipping Association (SSA) since 2011. Under his able leadership, the company clinched the prestigious Shipowner of the Year award in April 2015, at the biennial international Maritime Awards ceremony organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. He is also a Member of Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (MICS) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CMILT). Mr Glenn will be moving on to his new appointment as the General Manager, Europe for Cathay Pacific Airways. SPO’s Finance Director, Mr Nigel Gribble, has also stepped down from his current role to
KPI Bridge Oil Promotes Groves
KPI Bridge Oil has promoted Sam Groves to senior bunker and lubricants trader at its London office. Groves, who is currently working toward his Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers qualification, has been with KPI Bridge Oil Group for six years, joining the company as a trainee and working up through the ranks.
3rd India Ship Recycling Conference Set to be a Big Draw
Trader, GMS Dubai Session Chairmen: Mr Sabyasachi Hajara, Past Chairman & Managing Director, The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd Mr Umesh Grover, CEO, The Indian National Shipowners' Association Capt K P Rajagopal, Vice President, IL&FS Maritime and Vice Chairman, The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (East India Branch) Mr Anil Devli, COO-Commerical, Indian Register of Shipping Conference details and registration can be obtained from the organizers: Hinode Events and Services Pvt Ltd, Mumbai www.hespl.in, tel: +91 9819852840, 41235358
Wilson Joins American Club’s Asia Office
as a marine casualty investigator at an international law firm, both based in Hong Kong. A master mariner whose 15-year seagoing career included service with Shell Tankers, Stena Line and Windstar Cruises, Wilson holds an MSc maritime operations degree and is a fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Nautical Institute. He is also a member of the Hong Kong government’s pilotage advisory committee and pilot examination board. In his new role at SCB, Wilson will have a diversified brief in support of the American Club’s risk management and loss prevention
