Savage Takes the CTO Seat at Silverstream
and performance.Savage joins Silverstream following a career at BMT as Technical Assurance and Capability Director, where she oversaw the business’s global Maritime, Environment, Defence & Security, Asset Management & Sustainment functions. Savage is also President of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and is an Honorary Professor at UCL Mechanical Engineering, having previously held the position of Ministry of Defence (MoD) Chair in Naval Architecture
ABS Names Fradelos VP of Regulatory Affairs
. Under his leadership, we will build on our track record of excellence in this area, enhancing our services and support for the industry, while deepening our engagement with the maritime authorities,” said Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS chairman, president and CEO.A fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and a chartered engineer of the U.K. Engineering Council, Fradelos has an engineering background with a M.Sc in mechanical engineering, a M.Sc in marine technology and science and a M.Sc in techno-economic systems
BMT appoints Savage as Technical Assurance Director
time’ approach and ensuring exceptional performance for BMT’s global customer base.Savage is enthusiastic about developing people and will bring new leadership to technical professional development across BMT. She is active in the professional community as a trustee of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, deputy chair of UKNEST and vice chair of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) Naval Engineering Special Interest Group. She is also an external examiner for undergraduate maritime degree courses at the universities of Newcastle and Strathclyde
Ardmore Appoints Dr. Tikka to Board of Directors
Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture from the University of Technology in Helsinki. She is a Fellow of both the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (“SNAME”) and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (“RINA”). In 2012, she received SNAME’s David W. Taylor Medal, the highest technical honour for naval architecture or marine engineering. Dr Tikka is also a director on the board of Pacific Basin Shipping Limited and is currently a Foreign Member of the U.S. National
Vryhof Expands Its Global Footprint
seven years, prior to joining Vryhof, Tafazzoly worked as the Group Engineering Manager of Rigmar Group where he was responsible for establishing and growing the Group’s technical department. He holds an MSc and BSc in Naval Architecture and is an active member of the U.K.’s Royal Institution of Naval Architects. “From our U.K. Aberdeen office, DSM will continue to provide the U.K. North Sea market and our clients with our full suite of tailored mooring solutions and equipment portfolio,” Tafazzoly said. He continued, “This includes the provision of first
Harris Joins J.F. Lehman Operating Executive Board
United States, the American Society of Naval Architects and the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. He has received numerous awards for achievement and was the first American to receive the William Froude Medal – the highest award for professional achievement from The Royal Institution of Naval Architects
Communication Skills Program for Engineer Development
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) announced the first of a portfolio of soft skills courses tailored to the needs of engineers called Effective Presentations and Networking which will take place on July 29 2015 at RINA headquarters in London. This one day course introduces engineers from all disciplines to the fundamentals of how to effectively communicate in business with a specific focus on customer and colleague engagement through enhanced presentation and networking skills. The course was developed following a survey of RINA members asking them if such training
Braemar Appoints Lewis as Director, Ports & Harbors
, and a master’s degree in business administration, and joins Braemar SA from another marine consultancy where he held a similar position for many years. Lewis has been a marine consultant for over 25 years and is a Fellow of both the Institution of Civil Engineers and The Royal Institution of Naval Architects. His early career focused on the design, analysis and warranty of structures for ports, inshore and offshore projects, while over the last 15 years he has focused on providing expert opinion to marine solicitors, P&I Clubs, terminal owners and insurers. He advises on issues such
Steward to Lead BMT Nigel Gee Business Development
to defense at professional technical services firm Jacobs Australia and most recently business development manager at BMT Design & Technology based in Melbourne, Australia. Steward is a Chartered Professional Engineer (CEng MRINA), a member of the Professional Affairs Committee of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, and has an MBA in Marketing.
