Port NOLA Names Beth Ann Branch President & CEO
levels as we continue to invest in infrastructure and secure long-term prosperity for Louisiana.”In addition to her maritime career, Branch has a decade of experience in program development within the nonprofit sector, including overseeing a U.S. Agency for International Development grant in Eastern Europe. Her multifaceted background positions her to make a significant impact on the future of Port NOLA and the broader economic landscape of Louisiana
Seafarer Shortage Stands in Way of Ukraine Grain Corridor
the resumption of shipments.But some 80 ships remain blocked in Ukraine and the evacuation of most of their crew members means more mariners are needed in the region to get the cargoes moving.Henrik Jensen, managing director of Danica, which specializes in providing crew for ships in Ukraine and eastern Europe, said it may be hard to find people willing to go."The main concern at the moment is the security of crew members," he said.At the start of the conflict in late February approximately 2,000 seafarers from all over the world were stranded aboard 94 vessels in Ukrainian ports.Around 450
BSM Opens Liquid Cargo Simulator Facility
a far more realistic and immersive experience, complimenting the existing training offered. It makes the center, which will be open to seafarers from other companies and organizations, a gas training hub for the whole region and will benefit new LNG seafarers, many of whom are expected to come from Eastern Europe.The LCS will be used to train seafarers to meet the requirements of the STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Code and SIGTTO (Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators) as well as offering a range of bespoke in-house courses developed to
MOL: Growww Grad Program in Europe
Japanese shipping giant has urged graduates to apply for the latest edition of its award-winning talent acquisition program, Growww.The Growww 2019 offers fresh graduates a unique opportunity to kick-start their career in one of the largest corporations in Central Eastern Europe, said a press note from the global transport company.Through the program MOL aims to develop a new generation of industry experts, offering them an opportunity to learn and solve real-life business challenges while working in one of the most complex industries.MOL Group opens over 140 positions in the areas of engineering
DNV GL Taps Oudman as Regional Manager
support they need to succeed in the years ahead.” Elaborating on the differences in the energy markets which now lie under his new responsibilities in DNV GL, Ben Oudman said: ‘’While Western Europe is rapidly embracing the energy transition across the value chain, the focus in Eastern Europe and in Russia is on gas as the fuel of choice, with security of supply a key concern. There we see significant investments in transnational pipeline projects such as TANAP and TAP. In the East Mediterranean, recent developments off the coast of Egypt, Cyprus, Israel and Lebanon are
Phillips Joins Tatham Macinnes
more than 30 years as a solicitor and partner in the maritime sector with a track record dealing with charterparty disputes and all aspects of ship and superyacht construction. He has a core client base of shipyards, ship/yacht owners, charterers and insurers many of which are based in Russia and Eastern Europe. A commercial dispute resolution lawyer in the maritime sector, Phillips’ main area of expertise is in the shipbuilding sector. However, he also advises businesses in the energy and trade sector and is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights
Greencarrier Freight Services Strengthens Management Team
largest privately owned companies specializing in global transport solutions, has been growing steadily over the last few years and is now employs 800 people operating in 14 countries. CEO Peter Nevhagen said, “We have a very strong presence in Scandinavia, the Baltics and, increasingly, in Eastern Europe. Our strategy is to accelerate this growth, particularly, by targeting road freight in Western Europe and extending our global services further.” Greencarrier already offers a wide range of sea and air freight services, with a particular expertise in Central Asia and China, and Forsberg
Huhtala Named CEO at Rautaruukki
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 of the Confederation
