Kristoffersen Takes the Helm at Wallenius Wilhelmsen
; needs now and in the future. This will help me understand our opportunities for growth and development. I therefore look very much forward to visiting several of our offices and clients over the coming weeks,” Kristoffersen said.Before Klaveness, Kristoffersen worked for 11 years in Det Norske Veritas (DNV). He holds a Master of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from The Norwegian University of Sciences and Technology. Kristoffersen comes from Askøy near Bergen, on the Norwegian West Coast, and is married with three children.“The Board is very pleased to be
Torvald Klaveness Names Ernst Meyer CEO
confident that he is the right person to lead Klaveness into an exciting, prosperous future,” said Trond Harald Klaveness.Meyer has been with Torvald Klaveness since 2019 in the roles of COO and managing director for Klaveness Ship Management, having previously spent close to 20 years with Det Norske Veritas (DNV) in various executive positions. He holds a Master of Science in naval architecture and marine engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.“I sincerely appreciate the board’s confidence in trusting me to lead Torvald Klaveness. I see Klaveness as a value-driv
Kevin Joins Pacific Green as VP New Build Sales
since leaving the Royal Norwegian Navy in 1989 and most recently spent nearly eight years as Vice President Global Sales of ABB.Before that he worked as a Marine Sales Manager at Honeywell, Sales Manager - Automation for L-3 Valmarine, Marine Sales Manager for Stork AS and as a Senior Surveyor for Det Norske Veritas.Kevin has acquired a vast bank of experience in complex system/solution sales and has a high level of technical expertise gained over 30 years in the marine industry.His technical and commercial background makes him a valuable addition to Pacific Green’s sales and customer team
Svensen retires from DNV GL
with RCCL and the University and there will surely be other engagements in the maritime industry as well,” he says. “I will remain in the maritime industry and will engage in activities that interest me and where I feel I can contribute with my experience.” Svensen joined Det Norske Veritas (DNV) in 1993 and held various management positions, including Regional Manager in Singapore, Technical Director for the Global Maritime Business and Global Head for the Maritime Business with responsibility for Classification and all other DNV maritime activities worldwide. From 2006
EBDG Names Kelton Field Liaison Engineer
. His background encompasses hands-on expertise in shipyards and ship design offices on the West Coast, Gulf Coast and in Japan. His vast experience includes project management, shipyard liaison engineering, structural engineering, high speed aluminum vessel design, structural designing to ABS-USCG-Det Norske Veritas-Japan JG Regulatory Standards, environmental engineering and waterborne transportation planning. Throughout his career, Kelton has participated in numerous projects involving naval and commercial ship design requirements and their associated regulatory bodies. Kelton served as the Project
DNV GL Celebrating A Double Milestone
world’s leading ship classification society and one of the world’s leading risk and sustainability service providers, is celebrating a double milestone: The Foundation DNV’s 150th anniversary and DNV GL’s first year as a merged company. To mark the 150th anniversary of Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and the one year anniversary of its merger with Germanischer Lloyd (GL), DNV GL is hosting a prestigious event in Oslo today. Over 1000 guests, made up of dignitaries, government officials and top industry figures and customers, will be present. “Created from two highly
