Kingdon Tapped to Rep Isle of Man Ship Registry in China
The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) has appointed Jonathan Kingdon as its first permanent representative in China.A well-known naval architect, experienced newbuilding project manager and Mandarin speaker, Kingdon has taken up the post from his base in Shanghai where he also heads up the Asia operation of IDWAL, a marine inspection and project management firm. He will join the Isle of Man Ship Registry’s network of overseas representatives in Greece, Japan and Singapore.Isle of Man Ship Registry director Cameron Mitchell said China is a key market for the flag state with many of its clients
Stream Marine Training Building New HQ
will look at how accidents are caused through lack of knowledge so we can identify holes in existing training programs.” White said SMT has further plans to expand to Merseyside and is actively pursuing new business in Singapore, the Far East, the United States, Europe and the Isle of Man. SMT’s courses meet the requirements of training approval bodies such as Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Merchant Navy Training Board
New Port Academy Liverpool Unveiled at Grand Opening
and of the ‘Seafarers Church’ - Liverpool Parish Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas. The speakers include: Gary Hodgson, Peel Ports Group Chief Operating Officer, based at Port of Liverpool, Bootle; Commodore Gary Doyle, Royal Navy Regional Commander for Northern England & Isle of Man, based in Liverpool; and Robert Hough, Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Chairman. The Earl of Derby will represent the many links between the Stanley family and Bootle, evident in place names such as Stanley Road, Stanley (King’s) Gardens and Derby
Isle of Man Flag Appoints Raja Ray as BDM, Singapore
The Isle of Man Ship Registry has appointed Captain Raja Ray as business development manager in Singapore. The senior appointment is aimed at strengthening the flag’s position in the growing shipping markets of Asia Pacific. Captain Raja is a senior maritime professional who spent almost 20 years working for American Eagle Tankers (AET) as master and then ashore in Singapore and London in Health, Safety, Security and the Environment (HSSE) positions and also as their Designated Person Ashore (DPA). His most recent posting was Head of AET’s Atlantic fleet in Houston. The
Bibby Ship Management Grows in the Offshore Sector
has secured a contract to supply crew management services for Chevron’s floating storage unit, the Alba-FSU. The crew will provide operating, loading and equipment handling services on the Alba Floating Storage vessel. Mark Robertshaw, Managing Director, Bibby Ship Management – Isle of Man said: “This is an important contract for us as it underpins Bibby Ship Management’s continued growth as a trusted business partner in the offshore sector. We invest a great deal in the selection and training of our crew to ensure we provide well-qualified and highly competent personnel
Kennedy Named Director of Marketing
Fleet Miami has announced it has appointed Kathy Kennedy as Director of Marketing. Kennedy joins the Miami-based yachting club from her most recent position as Executive Vice President of Moore Stephens Isle of Man. Prior to that she worked with the Ferretti Group on North American market development and served as Derecktor Shipyards’ Director of Marketing during the build of the 85.6m motor yacht Cakewalk. In her new role, Kennedy will oversee Fleet Miami’s brand identity with an emphasis on outreach and business development. “We are very happy to welcome Kathy to the Fleet
