The Caravel Group acquires India's International Maritime Institute
through its pre-sea training programs, while also introducing specialized courses in emerging maritime technologies, alternative fuels, and sustainability-driven operations. The institute will remain at the forefront of maritime education, ensuring cadets are prepared for the challenges of the modern shipping industry.Dr. Harry S. Banga and Mr. Angad Banga of The Caravel Group announced their acquisition of the International Maritime Institute. Credit: The Caravel Grou
ICS Academy Provides E-learning for Shipping Companies
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Academy provides a platform to harness the collective experience of more than 80% of the world's shipping fleet. Developed by seafarers for seafarers, the Academy provides on-the-go access to practical e-learning that helps shipping companies ensure best practices and regulatory compliance on board.The Academy complements ICS Publications, giving crew access to onboard procedures and training that work together cohesively. The platform is designed to be globally applicable to all ship types and regularly updated to meet the industry's evolving needs
BSM Pilot Project on Container Vessels Supports 'Diversity@Sea'
; aimed at fostering gender and cultural diversity within the maritime industry. As part of this program, four female seafarers from different countries were part of the multinational crew on BSM-managed container vessel, Charlotte Schulte. Despite progress in workplace diversity, shipping remains one of the least gender-balanced industries, with women comprising just 2% of seafarers. Recognizing the untapped talent pool and the industry-wide shortage of skilled labor, BSM is actively working to increasing female representation at sea. The company has introduced initiatives such as
Sailors’ Society Launches Sea Mate Training Pilot
support to as many of the world’s 1.9 million seafarers as possible, this role will help maintain crew wellbeing on board and offer that first and vital triage support when seafarers are in distress.”The Sea Mate pilot will take place this month (February). Seafarers from Seaspan, Seaarland Shipping Management Services, Uniteam Marine, Sanmar Group, MT Shipping, and Songa Shipmanagement will trial the three-day online course
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Names Madiwal as VP of Operations and Supply Chain
Sailors Society of Canada. At the age of 18, he left his home of Mumbai to begin what would be a long and exceptional career at sea which included working his way up to the rank of captain. In 2008, Madiwal transitioned his career to shore-based roles, working in a diverse range of Canadian shipping projects including ship management, ferry operations and shipbuilding. Madiwal has been acting Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain at the port authority since December 2023
Robinson Heads Up Bunker Desk at Tankers International
Marine Oil.Matthew Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Tankers International, said, “Stephen Robinson brings with him a wealth of knowledge and strong relationships which he has developed over many years on both the trading and supply sides of the bunkering world. With decarbonization so high on the shipping agenda plus the emerging alternative fuels landscape, this has never been more important. We’re excited to have someone of his pedigree supporting our pool, focusing on realising the growing competitive advantage that an effective fuel strategy has to offer, and adding true value to our partners
ICS Launches eLearning Academy
The world of maritime education and training continues to evolove, with the announcement last month that Lloyd's Register had acquired Ocean Technologies Group, and the announcement today that the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) launches its ICS Academy to provide on-the-go access to practical e-learning to help shipping companies ensure best practices and regulatory compliance on board. The courses that will feature on the ICS Academy have been specifically designed to complement ICS Publications, giving crew access to on board procedures and training that work together seamlessl
Furetank Names Björn Stignor CEO
Swedish family-owned shipping company Furetank is making a shift in management, where Björn Stignor steps into the CEO position from an international career in the Stena sphere. Former CEO Lars Höglund continues as chairman of the board, focusing on Furetank’s expansive newbuilding programme and other engagements in shipping industry and policy.Lars Höglund has a career of 50 years in shipping. During his almost three decades of leadership, Furetank has grown from owning two tankers to in-house management of about 20 vessels.With the company undergoing intense and unprecedented
Tamekia Flack Joins World Shipping Council as Director of US Government Relations
The World Shipping Council (WSC), a trade association representing the international liner shipping industry, announced it has appointed Tamekia Flack as its new Director of U.S. Government Relations, effective immediately. Flack will lead WSC’s efforts to advance key safety, security and environmental priorities in the U.S.Flack brings a wealth of experience from her career in maritime transportation law and policy, having most recently served as the Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) following a period as MARAD’s Chief
Rand Logistics CEO Dave Foster to Retire, Greg Binion Named Interim CEO
Rand Logistics, Inc., a provider of bulk freight shipping in the Great Lakes region, announced that Dave Foster has informed the Board of his decision to retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer, following a nearly 40 year career in the maritime industry, including the past four as CEO of Rand.Greg Binion, a seasoned transportation and logistics executive and most recently a Board Member of Rand, as well as the Executive Chairman of Andrie Marine, has been appointed interim Chief Executive Officer.Binion brings over 40 years of leadership experience in the maritime and transportation industries.
C-Job Naval Architects Hires Heidi Landen-Greene to Lead US Operations
president of C-Job Houston, overseeing sales and engineering teams located in the company’s office in the city and overall U.S. operations.Prior to joining C-Job, Landen-Greene’s experience in the industry includes technology director and operations director roles for the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). These titles are the most recent in a long and impressive 28-year career at ABS overseeing strategic projects, as an engineering director and in various manager positions. Landen-Greene earned her Bachelor of Science in naval architecture and marine engineering from Webb Institute and has
Bearing AI Names Niels Snog Chief Commercial Officer
Bearing AI announced the appointment of Niels Snog as Chief Commercial Officer. .Snog was previously CCO at ZeroNorth, and prior to that he was the VP and CCO of Wrist Ship Supply.“I am thrilled to join the team at Bearing AI at this pivotal time,” Snog said. “As the world’s shipping companies increasingly embrace new technologies to optimize fleet decision making, Bearing is recognized for their pioneering leadership in developing valuable AI solutions for the maritime industry.”Bearing AI also announced Russell Claessens as the Head of Sales, EMEA. Claessens joins Bearing
OCIMF Appoints BP's Klaoudatos as New Chair
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has appointed bp’s Senior Vice President Shipping Lambros Klaoudatos as its new Chair. Lambros takes over the position from Nick Potter, who has been involved with OCIMF at board level since 2014 and has been the organization’s Chair since 2022.Lambros has almost 30-years of industry experience across technical, commercial, project management and leadership roles both at sea and onshore. He began his career sailing on passenger vessels, working up to the rank of Master/Offshore Installation Master (OIM) aboard dynamic positioning (DP-3)
PMSA’s Michele Grubbs Joins CII Board of Directors
Michele Grubbs, vice president at the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII), a not-for-profit organization committed to supporting and promoting the business of international trade and the intermodal transportation community.Grubbs has been with PMSA since 2004, overseeing its Long Beach office. PMSA, an independent nonprofit association, represents ocean carriers, marine terminal operators, and the maritime industry on the U.S. West Coast. Before joining PMSA, Grubbs held various roles in the
Gernot Ruppelt to Take Over as Ardmore Shipping CEO
Product and chemical tanker shipping company Ardmore Shipping Corporation on Monday announced that its current senior vice president and chief commercial officer Gernot Ruppelt will succeed company founder Anthony Gurnee as CEO.Gurnee will retire on September 16, 2024, at which point Ruppelt will step into the CEO position and current CFO Bart Kelleher will take on the additional role of president. Ruppelt will maintain responsibility for Ardmore's commercial platform, and Kelleher will maintain his role as CFO until successors are named for the positions. Gurnee will remain available to Ardmore
Malte Willer to Lead E&S Tankers
Malte Willer has been appointed as the successor Jan Eghøj as head of European short-sea shipping company E&S Tankers, the company announced.The handover process will be completed by mid-August when Eghoej will leave the company and Willer will take over as managing director. Willer brings to the role a strong knowledge of the European chemical tanker market, E&S Tankers said.The company also revealed that Christian Vang will take up the role of commercial director, heading the chartering department. Vang previously managed all spot activities within E&S Tankers.E&S Tankers is a
Elizabeth Bouchard Named SNAME Executive Director
Affairs for the RMI Maritime Administrator, representing the RMI at international treaty negotiations.Bouchard began her career at the Transportation Institute, a non-profit organization that promotes and preserves the US maritime industry, and later went on to serve 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
