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Harun Duzgoren, Regional Chief Operating Officer for the Americas at Inchcape Shipping Services

Inchcape Shipping Services Appoints Regional CEO for the Americas

experience in the global marine services industry. Prior to joining ISS, he served as the chief commercial officer of Subsea Global Solutions. Before that, he spent 16 years at V.Group, where he held various 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

Panos Koutsourakis (Photo: ABS)

ABS Taps Koutsourakis to Head Its Sustainability Team

and deep insight into the technologies and operational strategies, Panos will continue to build on our leadership position and support the evolution of a more sustainable industry.”Koutsourakis holds a Master's Degree in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens and has been ABS Director, Global Sustainability since 2020

Jan Pieter Klaver will start as CEO of Royal IHC on January 1, 2022. Photo courtesy Royal IHC

Royal IHC Appoints Klaver CEO

an interim basis for more than a year and a half. With Klaver Royal IHC is bringing in an experienced CEO from the maritime sector, and together with Paul van der Harten (CFO) and Kees van der Snel (COO), they form the three member Executive Board.After his training as a civil engineer at the Technical University of Delft, Klaver started at Heerema. During his more than 25 year career at Heerema, he fulfilled various (management) roles, including manager of the Heerema shipyard in Vlissingen. After being CEO of Heerema Fabrication Group for a number of years, he became CEO of Heerema Marine Contractors

Kasper Karlsen (Photo: Svitzer)

Svitzer Europe Names Karlsen COO

13 years with Maersk Drilling, where he has held a variety of leadership roles spanning the organization’s operational, technical and support functions. He was recently Head of Transformation Office and Customer Solutions at Maersk Drilling. Karlsen holds a Master's Degree from the Technical University of Denmark in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, along with several other business and leadership qualifications from among others the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and IMD Business School.Kasper Nilaus, recently named Svitzer CEO, said, “With the towage sector undergoing

Sandeep Seth (Photo: Goltens)

Goltens Appoints Seth as President

of international reputation in numerous industries, including manufacturing, technology and finance in the Far East, Middle East, Europe and United States.Seth is a Chartered Accountant and a fellow member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA). He holds an MBA from Nanyang Technical University in Singapore.Seth will continue to be based in Singapore for Goltens, where he has developed extensive experience in global operations, finance, strategic partnerships, and joint ventures.  Under his leadership focused in the Asia Pacific region, the Goltens organization has successfully

New Hires Boost RCG US Team

Energy. Negrelli was deputy construction project manager of the recently completed 574 MW Race Bank project in the United Kingdom. Negrelli earned his BSc/BS in Civil Engineering at The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, and his MSc/MS in Engineering/Industrial Management at The Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Negrelli will support clients in project planning, supply chain analysis, independent engineering, and technical advisory.Kuhn is a renewable energy legislative affairs and policy expert, working most recently as a strategy analyst with the New York Power Authority (NYPA)

Geir Bjørkeli (Photo: Corvus Energy)

Corvus Energy Names Bjørkeli CEO

Marketing Campaigns with global responsibility for Rolls-Royce systems in merchant vessels. Bjørkeli is a mechanical engineer by training from Western Norway University of Applied Science, and holds an MBA in Shipping, Offshore and Finance at BI Norwegian School of Management and Nanyang Technical University, Singapore

Frank Ketelaars (Photo: DNV GL)

Ketelaars Takes the Lead for DNV GL - Oil & Gas in the Americas

the acquisition of Jardine and Associates, where he specialized in asset performance and availability analysis. He worked for Shell UK Expro as a subsea and pipeline engineer prior to his ten-year career at Jardine. Ketelaars holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands.   Ketelaars succeeds Peter Bjerager, who has been in charge of Region Americas for the last nine years. Bjerager will be transferring back to a new role in Norway.  

Andhra Signs MoU with Russian Maritime Varsity

 The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh (AP) Andhra Pradesh will soon have a world class maritime university.   AP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia's State Marine Technical University to promote marine education and technology.   The agreement was signed at the port city of St. Petersburg on the first day of AP Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's visit to Russia on Wednesday. The Chief Minister held consultations with the heads of the university during his tour.   The representatives of the university have also signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh

Kjeld Dittmann (Photo: SEA Europe)

Dittmann Named Chairman of SEA Europe

of innovative and sustainable solutions as a response to the traditional market and ‘blue growth’ demand.”   Dittmann brings to the role a background in maritime technology leadership and experience in Brussels. He began his career in engineering after graduating from the Technical University of Denmark. He has almost 30 years of experience in maritime equipment manufacturing, including advanced automation, electrical systems, navigation and communication. He has been Managing Director of Lyngsø Marine A/S since 2000.    Dittmann was a Board Member of the European

André Meijer (Photo courtesy of Huisman)

Meijer Appointed CEO of Huisman

take over the company in time. I have reached the age of 65 and I feel that it is time to further pave the way for the next generation by stepping aside and entering a role focused on innovation and technology.”   Ir. André Meijer, a mechanical engineering graduate from the Technical University in Delft, previously held the position of managing director of Imtech Marine, as well as leadership positions at Volker Wessels Telecom, KPN, AT&T and Philips Lighting

Durkin Appointed COO of Maersk Drilling

Jørn for his tremendous contribution to Maersk Drilling, and I am sure that he together with the team in Maersk Supply Service will build further on their already well-established success,” says CEO Claus V. Hemmingsen. Angela Durkin holds a master degree in electronics from the Technical University in Branchweig, Germany. She started her career in Baker Hughes in 1996 as a MWD Operator. She has held various positions such as Business Development Manager, Country Manager for Denmark, Vice President for Operations and Technical Support. Her latest role was as Corporate Vice President for

UN RO-RO Attends Maritime Career Day

The 19th Annual Career Days organized by the Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty Career Club hosted UN RO-RO on November 18. UN RO-RO representatives Murat Ozcelikyurek and Pınar Curnallok introduced themselves and their company in a speech to students, underlining that the company is experiencing day-by-day improvements. The company officials also discussed the positives of working on ro-ro ships. The representatives ended the conference after answering students’ questions about the company. After the conference, a cocktail reception was held by ITU MF Career Club with the

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Akmar Attends Career Day at Istanbul Technical University

The 19th Annual Career Days organized by Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty Career Club hosted Akmar Shipping on November 17. Akmar Shipping was represented by Personnel Manager Özge Ataman and Operation Manager Tarık Gürsoy. Ataman and Gürsoy began by introducing the company, which was established 37 years ago and has its most developed agency at Bosporus, Turkey. Ataman spoke about the company’s recruitment procedure for officers and cadets, also discussing on-ship possibilities. After a Q&A sesion with the students, Akmar’s representatives advised that

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Istanbul Technical University Hosts Chemfleet for Career Day

Chemfleet was the eighth guest of the 19th annual Career Days organized by the Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty Career Club. Operation Manager Baris Samur, Personal Manager Ozgur Sarioglu, Vice Personal Manager Mahir Adali, Safety Manager Gokhan Ergin and Technical Manager Ersen Ucakhan participated in the organization as representatives of Chemfleet. Samur and Sarioglu introduced the company to the students, and Sarioglu explained the company’s cadet policy. Moreover, the company representatives spoke about Chemfleet’s safety procedure for chemical tankers. Ergin

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ARKAS LINE Presents at Career Event in Istanbul

The 19th Annual Career Days organized by the Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty Career Club hosted ARKAS LINE Management November 13 as part of a student career event running from November 4-21. The Personnel Manager Ferit GÖKDENİZ, Deputy Personnel Managers Ahmet Recai Bayramoglu and Esen Eren Çaglayan, Training Specialist Aliye Handenaz Gülşen and Transportation Manager Ersin Akşit met with students at the university’s maritime faculty. At the conference, Ferit GÖKDENİZ introduced the company and explained its mission to students, stating that ARKAS LINE

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Student Career Day Hosts Zenith Ship Management

The 19th Annual Career Days organized by the Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty Career Club hosted Zenith Ship Management, represented by personnel manager Barış Ziya KAYA and inspector Mehmet ÖNEN. In the conference, the Zenith Ship Management representatives spoke about various subjects associated with the company, explaining that they are a wholly owned affiliate and they work together with Scorpio Group, also expressing that customs which belonged to Dünya Shipping haven't changed. Zenith Ship Management manages 13 ships and will manage one more ship in December 2014

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