Interview: Boriana Farrar, Ship Owners Claims Bureau
;re talking about this all the time,” said Boriana. “It’s happening, it’s unavoidable, and it’s the future.” While it is still a fairly limited and exclusive number of early adopters, there is a growing reference list, particularly coming out of the innovative Nordic countries, that are working toward autonomous vessel solutions for specific, local routes. “I don’t see trans-ocean journeys made by autonomous ships anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that it won’t happen in the future,” she said. “From a risk evaluation perspective
Volvo Penta Names Bjuve VP, Customer Support/Training
of responsibility in finance, parts pricing and logistics, as well as both parts and engine distribution. Before moving to the U.S., Bjuve was chief financial officer for Region Europe, based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Prior to that, he headed up sales of parts and distribution development in the Nordic countries. Martin earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Karlstad, Sweden. Bjuve will report directly to Huibers and will continue to be a member of the Volvo Penta of the Americas Executive Team
Huhtala Named CEO at Rautaruukki
to the president and CEO at Rauma Corporation (1991-1999). During Tamminen's term of office, Ruukki has internationalised and focused strongly on special steels, which now account for more than one third of Ruukki Metals' net sales. Ruukki has also evolved into a steel construction actor in the Nordic countries, Eastern Europe and Russia. Recent years have also seen the addition of new energy-efficient innovations to the company's product portfolio. During his tenure as CEO, Tamminen also has served in key positions of influence in Finnish business including being a member and chairman of the board
