BMT appoints Savage as Technical Assurance Director
BMT welcomed Catriona Savage to the role of Technical Assurance Director, responsible for its global technical authority. She re-joins BMT from a role as the Chair in Naval Architecture and an Honorary Professor at University College London. Previously, she was the Technical Director for BMT’s UK defense business.The Technical Assurance Director is a key leadership role and one that directly supports the successful delivery of business to BMT’s customers across all territories. Applying her experience, Savage will lead BMT’s world-class technical community in delivering a ‘right
The Shearer Group Hires Toerner
The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI) announced a new addition to its naval architecture, marine engineering & marine surveying firm, Daniel Toerner.A recent graduate from Texas A&M University, College Station, with a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering, Toerner joins TSGI as a naval architect. During his time at Texas A&M, he interned at Electro-Mechanical Industries, Kiewit Offshore Services, and Clarus Subsea Integrity. He also studied during a summer abroad in Italy.Toerner was the Team Captain for Texas A&M’s Human Powered Submarine Team where he designed, modeled and built a
MatthewsDaniel Names Cox as CEO
2006. Based in Singapore for seven years as the Managing Director for Asia-Pacific, he returned to London in 2016 as Managing Director for Europe in 2018. Since 2019 he has held this role alongside that of Group Chief Operating Officer.Cox is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer, graduating from University College London (UCL)
The Impact of Decarbonization on Shipping Finance
of climate risk into lending decisions as well as to foster the development of best practices and tools to support their uptake. The Task Force on Decarbonizing Shipping is a collaboration between the Global Maritime Forum, Carbon War Room, the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC), and University College London (UCL). Angela Churie Kallhauge, lead, Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC), said, "As nations implement the Paris Agreement, the financial sector is also working to understand and manage the risks and opportunities created by this fundamental shift in the global economy
Torqeedo Names Jung Marketing VP
platform. Previously, Jung was vice president of Americas marketing for Teradata Marketing Applications, senior vice president of global marketing and corporate affairs for Bank of America, and a senior consultant at Aprimo, Inc. Jung holds a Bachelor of Science degree in management from Purdue University, as well as a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in organizational leadership from Butler University. He served on Butler University’s College of Communications Board of Visitors from 2011-14, and he is a board member of the Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association.
Myklebust Appointed CEO of Viking Supply Ships
has appointed Trond Myklebust as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Myklebust will also act as CEO in Viking Supply Ships A/S, and will take over the responsibilities as CEO in both companies ultimo January. Myklebust is currently employed as CEO of Fjord Shipping AS. A Master Mariner from Aalesund University College, he has extensive experience from the Offshore industry, most notably from his position as Managing Director of Bourbon Norway and ship broker and General Manager within Seabrokers. He has also been Managing Director of Kongsberg Evotec and has a long career as Chief Officer and Master within
Kondapi Named Subsea Director at Texas A&M
; Kondapi received his Ph.D. from Tennessee Technological University and Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Andhra University, all in chemical engineering. He received the SPE Innovative Teaching Fellow Award from SPE International and the Outstanding Alumnus Award from Andhra University College of Engineering both in 2013
The Human Aspect of the Autonomous Ship
concern, especially as ships become more complex due to environmental requirements. The lack of gas engineers is quoted as a major barrier for the gas-fueled shipping transition.” Last year, in LR’s report, on Global Marine Fuel Trends - 2030 (written in conjunction with researchers at University College London), the various forecasting scenarios consider the increased shares of LNG fueling, but also look at methanol and hydrogen fueling- both of which would require expertise not found in the maritime sector. Although automation and remote monitoring certainly figures prominently
MTN Appoints Whitehouse
recently the M/Y Floridian, a 230 ft Oceanfast. In addition, he has managed complex, multimillion-dollar projects for yacht builds and refits, as well as marina and harbor construction. Whitehouse currently maintains both USCG 1600 and MCA 3000 GRT licenses, and is a graduate of State University College at Cortland, New York.
BAE Systems Welcomes Record Number of Paid Interns
, interns are paid £4,200, as well as receiving an externally recognized certificate from EAL (Excellence, Achievement & Learning), the industry specialist awarding organization. Rezaul Nuru, a 20-year-old studying for a Master’s in electronic and electrical engineering at University College London (UCL) is on a placement in Portsmouth. He said, “This is my second summer internship with BAE Systems. Last year I worked on the Queen Elizabeth Class floor plate and I loved it so much I applied again this year. I was lucky enough to be offered work in a different area of the
Berg appointed CEO of Viking Supply Ships
, NavTech AS in Egersund and Horizon Mobile Communications in Singapore. Christian has had various board engagements within the scope of his employments. From 1988-1996 Christian has been seaborne within the offshore industry at Bergesen and the Norwegian Navy. Christian holds a degree from Vestfold University College (1992-1994), Horten, Norway and has studied at the Norwegian Navy Academy (1989-1990) in Horten, Norway. The focus within the TransAtlantic business area (previously Industrial Shipping) is still on the strategy to build a profitable RoRo- and Container Feeder business. Heléne Mellquist
Magnolia LNG Completes Management Team
projects. Mr. Wheeler is a UK Chartered Engineer with over 20 years oil and gas industry process experience including the last 12 years with the BG Group supporting LNG projects in the US, Canada and Australia. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical and Chemical Engineering from University College of Swansea in Wales, UK. Mr. Maury Brandon Hudson has joined MLNG as Vice President, Operations and Maintenance; in this role he will be responsible for establishing and managing the operations and maintenance (O&M) team that will start‐up and operate the MLNG facility. This will include
Odd Arne Slettebø new CFO of “Noreco”
team,” says Tommy Sundt, CEO of Noreco. Slettebø is a state authorised public accountant and holds a master degree in Accounting and Auditing from Norwegian School of Economics and Business administration (NHH), in addition to a Bachelor degree in Business administration from Bergen University College. Before joining Noreco he was Audit Manager in PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) where he had worked five years with audit of large and medium sized clients in the oil & gas and oil service industry. Having had the responsibility for reporting of external accounts, Slettebø has
Kalleklev to Head DNV GL's SE Asia Oil & Gas
in Norway. He has been with the company since 2002, when he joined as an engineer and project manager specialising in riser technology. Mr Kalleklev holds an MSc in Marine Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and a BSc in Marine Technology from Bergen University College.
Neeraj Bansal Appointed Deputy Chairman of JNPT
of Indian Revenue Servie with around twenty years of experience across the country in Direct Tax Administration, Investigation, Tax-payer Service, Vigilance, Legal & Co-ordination. His Qualification: * LL.B. (Professional Three years course) from Kurukshetra University * B.Sc from University College, Kurukshetra University His Experience: * Wide administrative experience in the general managerial capacity in handling the Legal, Personnel, Co-ordination, Vigilance, Administrative matters of more than 5000 Officers and Staff members of Income-tax Department, Mumbai in a highly unionized
McDonald Promoted to EVP at Ingram Industries Inc.
.” She joined Ingram in 2006 as Assistant General Counsel, and before that was in private law practice in Nashville concentrating in mergers and acquisitions, commercial finance transactions and general corporate matters. Ms. McDonald received her juris doctor degree from Vanderbilt University Law School and earned her bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Ms. McDonald will succeed Bill Morelli, who will retire after 22 years with the company. Mr. Ingram thanked Mr. Morelli for his long service and extraordinary contribution
