NBBB and ESR Names Goedhard Sales and Marketing Director
said. “Together, we will build on the company’s strong foundation and drive continued success.”Goedhard is an alumnus of Central Washington University and a decorated veteran, having served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. He currently holds the position of President at the Yukon Club in Seattle and plays a significant leadership role in the Tournament of Roses Association in Pasadena, Calif. Additionally, Goedhard is a dedicated mentor at the University of Washington’s CoMotion Lab, Washington Maritime Blue, among other organizations
Kevin King Takes Over as TT Club CEO
Transport and logistics insurer TT Club announced Thursday that Kevin King has stepped into the role as CEO, succeeding Charles Fenton effective August 1.Originally based in the U.S., King has long held positions within Thomas Miller managed businesses, and transferred to London in 2015 to lead the Europe, Middle East and Africa region at TT. More recently he served as the insurer’s Chief Operating Officer and acted as deputy CEO to over the last year.Fenton said, “Kevin is well-positioned to lead TT into a challenging future. His vast experience of the mutual insurance model, vision
Elizabeth Bouchard Named SNAME Executive Director
as a consultant to major energy and shipping companies. She earned a BA in Biology from Kenyon College and a MA in Marine Affairs from the University of Virginia. She is a member of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA), the Project Management Institute; and the Rotary Club of Great Falls, Virginia. She is also a guest lecturer at the University of Rhode Island’s Marine Affairs Program.Bouchard was selected by SNAME's Ad Hoc Executive Director Search Committee consisting of President Rick Spaulding, President Elect Richard Mueller, Past Presidents Suzanne Beckstoffe
Port of Everett Hires Monique Liard as CAFO
in business administration with concentrations in finance and accounting from the University of Wisconsin. She is a certified public accountant in Washington state. She also has served on the boards of the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool in Olympia and the Uplift Northwest (formerly Millionaire Club Charity) in Seattle.Liard replaces the Port’s former CFO Eric Russell who retired in March.Other recent Port leadership hires tied to retirements and transitions include Cassidy Follins, the Port’s new Grants Compliance Manager and Barb Hackmann, the Port’s new Human Resources Manager
TT Club Appoints Regional General Manager for APAC
his wealth of marine insurance experience and extensive contacts in the Asia Pacific markets. Kamel is leading a highly experienced, first-class team of underwriting and claims executives and will look to build upon the success the region has had in building and servicing its membership.”UK P&I Club, also managed by Thomas Miller, has recently announced the appointment of Peter Jones to its newly created role of Underwriting Director in the region
Inchcape Shipping Services Appoints Regional CEO for the Americas
senior international positions. Duzgoren earned a nautical degree from the Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty, a MSc in Marine Management from Southampton Solent University in the UK, and an Executive MBA degree from Koc University in Istanbul. He is a member of the International Propeller Club."We are thrilled to welcome Harun Duzgoren as the regional CEO for the Americas at Inchcape Shipping Services," said Philippe Maezelle, chief executive officer at ISS. "His extensive experience, global perspective, and cross-functional leadership will further enhance our capabilities
Nikolaus Schües Elected as BIMCO President
see tremendous potential in helping the industry implement such solutions and making shipping greener in the process,” Schües said.Schües joined Reederei F. Laeisz in 1993. He is a member of the Presidential Committee of the German Shipowners Association, Deputy Chairman of the UK P & I Club, Member of the Norwegian Hull Club Committee and Member of the Board of Directors of the Schutzverein Deutscher Rheder.BIMCO Presidents serve a two-year term. To ensure organizational continuity, the President Designate sits on the Board for two years before being put up for election as President
Zech Joins All American Marine as Business Development Manager
. shipbuilder All American Marine (AAM) announced it has appointed Daniel Zech as the organization’s business development manager.Zech, originally a Bellingham local, sailed on vessels from French Polynesia to the Caribbean for over a decade. His maritime career took him to the Charter House Yacht Club in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he managed day-to-day operations for a charter fleet of 28 catamarans and monohulls for multiple years. In addition, his experience includes managing and captaining a number of commercial boats on a variety of missions while holding his 500-ton USCG Masters License
WALLENIUS SOL Names Karle COO
Karle as chief operating officer (COO).with more than 20 years of experience and an extensive track record from the shipping industry, Karle has from 1 March 2023 taken a position on the WALLENIUS SOL management team. He comes from a role as technical manager at the marine insurance company The Swedish Club, and before that he held the position as managing director at AdMare Ship Management. He has also spent a large part of his career at sea.“Henrik is a welcome addition to our organization, and an important piece of the puzzle for our continued growth journey,” said Ragnar Johansson, Managing
OneLearn Partners with UK P&I Club for Seafarer Training
OneLearn Global (OLG), the Cyprus-based full services learning technology, content and services provider, has enhanced and expanded its catalogue of seafarer training material, under a collaboration agreement signed with global insurer the UK P&I Club.Under the terms of the agreement, OLG will host 50 video and webinar courses developed by the UK P&I Club, on its Learning Management System (LMS), including a series of short (5-minute max) animations on such topics as vessel collisions, bunkering mishaps, crew injuries, and enclosed space accidents; monthly 60-90 minute webinars about crew
Swedish Club Managing Director Lars Rhodin Retires
Lars Rhodin, will retire as managing director of The Swedish Club, ffective January 1, 2023.Rhodin first joined The Swedish Club in 1986 and has spent 15 years at the helm. During that time, he spearheaded a period of considerable growth for the Club, successfully steering it through challenges and overseeing the opening of three new offices in Oslo, London and, the latest, in Singapore.“Since I joined the Club in 1986, I have been part of a family,” Rhodin said. “The shipping industry is unique and It’s an exciting business, but also very much a people business - so
Peacock Set to Take Over as CEO of The Shipowners’ Club
;s CFO and will continue to serve on the Board of SPL in that new capacity. Marcus has been with the Club for the past eight years and currently fulfils the role of Director and Chief Actuary.Swallow said, “It has been a fantastic journey and I have been proud to lead what is such a great P&I Club, part of the International Group, and focused on providing the highest levels of service to our Members and their brokers. For the next seven months or so it is very much business as usual. We have much we want to achieve as we drive forward with our strategy and vision but what I do know is
Ong Takes Over as TT Club CFO
Freight transport and logistics insurer TT Club announced EeLain Ong has taken over as chief financial officer (CFO), effective August 1, 2022. Appointed in April 2022, Ong has shadowed the outgoing CFO Julian Chowdhury in his position for the intervening months prior to his retirement.As CFO of the specialist mutual insurer, Ong’s challenges will be to achieve business plan profit targets via operational efficiencies focused on simplifying and automating processes along the insurance value chain.Charles Fenton, CEO of TT Club, said, “TT is fortunate to have in EeLain someone of vast
Seafarer Happiness on the Rise
Seafarer happiness levels are trending upward after reaching a record low last quarter, according to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report published by The Mission to Seafarers.The survey, undertaken with the support of the Standard Club and Idwal, reports on Q2 2022 and shows that the influx of industry solutions to tackle seafarer wellbeing has finally begun to lift morale and the mindset onboard. With more vaccinations, more frequent crew changes, wage rises and new amendments to the Maritime Labor Convention (MLC), there has been a knock-on effect for seafarer optimism. However, while the
American P&I Club Announces Leadership Change
After 27 years’ service as Chief Executive Officer of Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc. (SCB), the Managers of the American P&I Club, Joe Hughes will stand down from that role on August 1, 2022. Dorothea Ioannou, currently Deputy Chief Operating Officer of SCB, will succeed Hughes as CEO from that date, making history as the first woman to ascend to the top executive position of an International Group P&I club in the 167 year history of the marine mutuals.At the same time, Vince Solarino will step down as Chief Operating Officer of SCB, Inc. after a similar length of service to that of
Crowley Awards Scholarships to Four USMMA Cadets
as their service during their sea year aboard a Crowley-owned or -managed vessel.Midshipman First Class Breanna Frank, from Sidney, Mont., is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in maritime logistics and security. Frank is a member of the track and field and cross-country teams, and she participates in the club hockey team at the academy. Frank sailed as a deck cadet onboard the MV Yorktown Express, a Crowley-managed container ship.Nathan Mathes is a midshipman first class from Anacortes, Wash., pursuing a degree in marine engineering and shipyard management. He has held multiple leadership positions, including
Swedish Club Announces Shift at the Helm for 2023
Director since 2008. "Nordberg will bring a combination of experience, market knowledge and understanding of our members' requirements. The Swedish Club team stands ready to welcome him on board."Nordberg added, "The Swedish Club is highly respected in the industry as a combined P&I club and marine underwriter. I look forward to leading the Club's development in the years ahead, with a continued focus on added value for its members and other stakeholders."Nordberg holds an L.L.M., Master of Law, from the University of Lund, Sweden, and has studied Maritime Law at the Institute
