Meet the CTO: Dr. Gunnar Stiesch, MAN Energy Solutions
facilities that you have at your disposal?For the engines business we have eight engineering sites in six countries which are specialized on engines. That is in Augsburg, Germany; in Copenhagen, Frederikshavn andHoleby, Denmark; Saint-Nazaire, France; Aurangabad, India; Changzhou, China; and in Busan, South Korea. Almost all of these sites have their own engine testbeds, and also component test rigs to validate our products and technologies before we put them on the market.In regards to the R&D efforts, Copenhagen is our center for two-stroke technology, with two large research engines and several
Northern Ocean Names Arne Jacobsen CEO
of Hayfin Capital.Beyond his background as an investment professional, Jacobsen holds extensive commercial and operational experience from the oil and gas industry. Before joining Hayfin Capital, Jacobsen held leading positions in Songa Offshore and Ocean Rig, where he was positioned both in Brazil, South Korea and Norway.Gary Casswell, chairman of Northern Ocean's board of directors, said, "We are very pleased to welcome Arne Jacobsen as the new chief executive officer of Northern Ocean Ltd. With his deep industry insight, broad experience from operational and commercial positions, coupled
Gladys Goh takes the Helm at Nippon Paint Marine
Hydrogel ‘water-trapping’ technology for both ocean-going and coastal-range vessels. It is also focusing on developing low VOC in both antifouling and anticorrosion coatings to meet regulatory compliances and regional VOC requirements, especially in key markets such as China and South Korea. Lowering VOC emissions helps protect the health of individuals working at shipyards and contributes to the overall sustainability of the marine industry.Nippon Paint Marine will also strengthen its cargo hold and cargo tank solutions, including offering methanol-resistant coatings in line with
Copenhagen Offshore Partners Names Co-CEOs to Lead Philippines Operations
as Deputy CEO and Procurement Director at COP for the group’s 500 MW Feng Miao 1 project in Taiwan. Holst, a Partner at COP, brings unrivalled global offshore wind experience including leadership of projects through the development phase and into construction in countries including Taiwan and South Korea. Holst will continue his regional leadership position at COP covering Asian markets including Taiwan, South Korea and now also the Philippines.“I am excited to serve as co-CEO and lead development for our growing offshore wind portfolio in the Philippines, which COP is advancing on behalf
Panama's Arsenio Dominguez Elected as IMO Secretary General
easy one"."There are undoubtedly challenges ahead as the industry strives to meet the 2030, 2040 and 2050 targets", Platten said, adding that Dominguez "will lead with equal measures of authority, purpose and compassion".The IMO's current secretary-general Kitack Lim from South Korea has served two terms in the role.(Reuters - Reporting by Jonathan Saul; Editing by Jason Neely and Conor Humphries
Contract Workers at Daewoo Shipyard Reach Deal to End Strike
South Korean contract workers at the country's No.3 shipbuilder agreed on Friday to end their strike after accepting a much smaller wage hike than demanded as well as job guarantees, union officials and subcontractors said.Since late last month, about 100 sub-contractors pressing for an increase of 30% have occupied the main dock at the shipyard run by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) in the southern city of Geoje.The shipyard is one of the world's biggest and the strike has led to delivery delays of eight vessels by as much as five weeks, just as the global shipbuilding
North P&I Club Appoints Asherson as Claims Director
and insurance law, specializing in marine casualty litigation and investigations, cargo claims, ship arrests, arbitrations and charterparty disputes. A former Chairman of the International Group Claims Co-operation Sub-committee, he also has strong relationships in the U.K., Greece, the Middle East, South Korea and India, as well as among the South African maritime law fraternity.“It is terrific to be back with North and in my second home of Newcastle upon Tyne, especially at such an exciting time for the Club in terms of its unfolding strategy for growth,” Asherson said. “I look forward
Tanker Firm Frontline Keeps Barstad as Permanent CEO
in the transport of oil crude oil and refined products, owns and operates a large fleet of vessels within the VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax/LR2.In May this year, Frontline agreed to acquire six very large crude carrier (VLCC) newbuilds under construction at the Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea, for $565.8 million.The ships are designed to operate on different fuels, including biofuel, and have the potential to be converted or retrofitted to run on fuels such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) or ammonia, and consequently, there is an ability to cut CO2 emissions to zero when technology
BMT Names Godwin APAC Business Development Director
; Advisory Council and deputy chair of the Defense Industry Skills Council.Godwin's appointment comes as BMT is set to announce Singapore as its strategic hub for Asia.“With Singapore as our hub in Asia, we will continue to expand our long-standing presence in countries such as Vietnam, South Korea and Japan and aim to strengthen and expand partnerships in the region. Leveraging our global experience, we are looking forward to expanding into Defense markets in the region from Singapore, which is already a BMT hub for maritime design, infrastructure and environmental solutions.” Godwin said
Dana Petroleum Names New CEO
Dana Petroleum, a North Sea-focused subsidiary of South Korea's KNOC, has appointed Jongwoo Kim as its new CEO.Kim joins Dana Petroleum from its parent company Korea National Oil Corporation.Jongwoo succeeds the previous CEO Yongwoo Kang who has returned to Korea to take up the role of Senior Executive Vice President – E&P at KNOC. Kang will continue his association with Dana as chairman of the Dana Board of DirectorsThe new CEO of Dana Petroleum joined KNOC in 1992 and has worked in many different areas of the business including New Ventures, managing subsidiary companies, the oil
AqualisBraemar Names South East Asia Head
, which in turn will help drive AqualisBraemar’s continued growth across the South East Asia region,” says David Wells, CEO of AqualisBraemar.Phil Lenox will continue in his role as regional managing director for the Asia Pacific region, overseeing operations in China including Hong Kong, South Korea, Australia and the regional hub, Singapore
Dolphin Drilling names HSEQ Director
for Total Well Delivery on the Equinor Peregrino 3; assisted Transocean with the AOC process for Transocean Norge drilling rig; Responsible for AOC process and UK Safety Case for Island innovator and Island Drilling drilling units; Songa Offshore AOC Compliance Manager for the Cat D project in South Korea for Songa Endurance, Songa Equinox, Songa Encourage, and Songa Enabler rigs, and Odfjell Drilling QHSE Manager Mobile Units, Deepsea Atlantic, Deepsea Stavanger and Deepsea Bergen
DNV GL Appoints New Digital Solutions CEO
. Veracity acts as a secure repository for data and allows companies to access services from DNV GL or verified third parties.Vareide started in DNV GL in 1996 as a trainee and has since served in different positions and capacities across DNV GL's business areas and regions (Houston, London, Busan (South-Korea) and Høvik), providing classification, technical and management advisory services to the maritime and oil & gas industries. He holds a master’s degree in Naval Architecture from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a master’s degree in Technology
Atals Sets Sights on Asian Offshore
region – are increasingly looking to recruit professionals for permanent roles," pointed out offshore specialist recruiter.The offshore wind sector in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is growing at a remarkable rate. The APAC offshore wind capacity will rise mainly in China, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan the coming years. New markets such as India, Thailand, Australia and Vietnam will start within five years. This growth poses a serious manpower challenge for companies involved in this region, simply because it is growing so quickly. Next to this, the Asia-Pacific needs to rely
Croatian Shipbuilders Strike Again Over Late Salary
shareholder. Other owners include several local banks and the country's top insurer, Croatia Osiguranje.Croatia's once-prosperous shipbuilding industry has struggled to survive since independence from Yugoslavia in the early 1990s. It has lost business to Asian shipbuilders, such as those in South Korea, missing opportunities to modernise and produce more sophisticated vessels.($1 = 6.4485 kuna)($1 = 0.8684 euros)(Reporting by Igor Ilic; Editing by Dale Hudson
Croatian Shipyard Workers to End Strike, Future Uncertain
.The workers now want new management to be appointed to restructure the business.Croatia's once prosperous shipbuilding industry has been struggling to survive since the country's independence from Yugoslavia in the early 1990s. It has gradually lost business to Asian shipbuilders, such as South Korea, missing opportunities to modernise and produce more sophisticated vessels.Loss-making Uljanik's problems are also a potential threat to state coffers as the government has extended guarantees worth several hundred million euros for loans to the shipbuilder.Workers control less than 50 percent
Cudós Tapped to Lead Engineering and Construction for SENER
country manager of SENER in Mexico. SENER's Engineering and Construction area, which will be managed by Cudós, comprises three Business Units: Infrastructure and Transport; Renewables, Power, Oil & Gas; and Marine. It has branches in Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, South Korea, Chile, China, United Arab Emirates, Spain, USA, Morocco, Mexico, Portugal, UK, and South Africa.Cudós joined SENER in October 2012 in the energy sector. He worked as Assistant Project Manager in the biomass plant for ENCE in Mérida (Spain). Later, he was the Project Manager for
