Seatrium Names Adrian Teng CFO
and Group Treasurer of Jardine Matheson Limited in Hong Kong. Prior to that, he spent several years with various organizations in restructuring, corporate and investment banking globally.Teng holds a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London; a Master of Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; a Bachelor of Science from Creighton University and an Executive Diploma in Directorship from the Singapore Institute of Directors. He has also completed the Stanford Executive Programme from Stanford
Wilhelmsen Ship Management Names Lin VP of Services and New Growth
management, commercial optimization through fleet chartering, sales and purchase, post fixtures contract management, inspection services and newbuilding supervision.Prior to Wilhelmsen, Lin was based in Dubai as the Commercial Director with CS Offshore Ship Management. She graduated from the University of London School of Business with a Bachelor in Business. She is currently based in Singapore
BMT appoints Savage as Technical Assurance Director
BMT welcomed Catriona Savage to the role of Technical Assurance Director, responsible for its global technical authority. She re-joins BMT from a role as the Chair in Naval Architecture and an Honorary Professor at University College London. Previously, she was the Technical Director for BMT’s UK defense business.The Technical Assurance Director is a key leadership role and one that directly supports the successful delivery of business to BMT’s customers across all territories. Applying her experience, Savage will lead BMT’s world-class technical community in delivering a ‘right
McDermott Names Senior VP for EMEA Region
with CB&I in 2018, he was CB&I's Group Vice President, Engineering and Construction International. Prior to joining CB&I in 2000, he worked with KBR for two years and Consolidated Contractors Company for seven years.Kawash has a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Tufts University and a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Virginia. He also attended management and leadership programs at Rice University and London's School of Business
MatthewsDaniel Names Cox as CEO
in 2006. Based in Singapore for seven years as the Managing Director for Asia-Pacific, he returned to London in 2016 as Managing Director for Europe in 2018. Since 2019 he has held this role alongside that of Group Chief Operating Officer.Cox is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer, graduating from University College London (UCL)
Connecting Crew During COVID-19
choose to use to provide additional support for crew using our services.During the current pandemic, it is worth noting that people working ashore can sometimes focus on secondary issues when they talk about crew welfare and well-being in today’s connected world. The Royal Holloway, University of London ‘Navigating Everyday Connectivities at Sea’ report, commissioned by Inmarsat in collaboration with the Sailors’ Society, illuminated patterns in behavior that directly linked connectivity and welfare.This report found that, as soon as a ship comes within range of a terrestrial
Sovcomflot Elects New Chairman and New CEO
Frank is the recipient of a number of national, government and industry awards.Igor Tonkovidov Igor Tonkovidov was born in Khabarovsk in 1964.Mr Tonkovidov graduated from the Odessa Institute of Marine Engineers with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1986. In 2001, he graduated from the University of London, UK, with a degree in Financial Management, and in 2018 he completed the AVIRA educational program for senior executives at INSEAD Business School, France.Mr Tonkovidov has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Technical Officer of PAO Sovcomflot since December 2012, while also being a
Navios Containers Appoints Tsironi CFO
was Global Dry Bulk Sector Coordinator and Senior Vice President at DVB Bank SE. Mrs. Tsironi holds a BSc. in Economics, awarded with Honors, from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a MSc in Shipping, Trade and Finance, awarded with Distinction, from Cass Business School of City University in London.Chris Christopoulos, who previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Navios Containers, recently left the company
EMAC Welcomes Mani To its Case Management Team
estate and construction in the UAE. While in India, Jyothi has been involved with various NGOs dealing with Mental Health and Human Rights issues, playing an important role in contributions towards the amendment of the Indian Mental Health Act 1987. She holds a Masters in Law from the University of London specialising in Dispute Resolution with a minor in Maritime Law.
ST Engineering Appoints New Director
effect from June 8, 2018.MG Ong is currently Chief of Defense Force. He joined the SAF in 1994 and has held a broad range of staff and command appointments in the course of his military career. MG Ong holds a Master of Science, (Science) from the London School of Economics & Political Science, University of London.ST Engineering also announced SLTC Xu Youfeng has been appointed as alternate director to MG Ong on the same date.SLTC Xu is currently the Branch Head, General Staff (Development)/G5 – Army. He has held various command and staff positions in Singapore’s Ministry of Defense since
The Impact of Decarbonization on Shipping Finance
of climate risk into lending decisions as well as to foster the development of best practices and tools to support their uptake. The Task Force on Decarbonizing Shipping is a collaboration between the Global Maritime Forum, Carbon War Room, the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC), and University College London (UCL). Angela Churie Kallhauge, lead, Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC), said, "As nations implement the Paris Agreement, the financial sector is also working to understand and manage the risks and opportunities created by this fundamental shift in the global
ST Engineering Adds Nonexecutive Director
held various command positions in the Ministry of Defense, including Chief of Army and Chief of Defense Force. He was also Permanent Secretary (Education Development) at Ministry of Education until June 19, 2017. Neo holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) from the University of London, U.K. as well as a Master of Science (Management of Technology) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S. Neo had served on the board from March 2010 to April 2013 when he was the Chief of Defense Force.
The Human Aspect of the Autonomous Ship
less thought given to the human aspect of the autonomous vessel. The Autonomous Ship – a Revolution A refreshing change comes in a new report, Global Marine Technology Trends 2030, authored by the IACS member Lloyds Register (LR), in conjunction with the UK-based consultancy QinetiQ , and University of Southampton. Commercial shipping is one of three segments examined in the report, which also looks at naval vessels and Ocean Space, which also delves into natural resources extraction. The authors delve into the ‘fourth industrial revolution,’ not yet upon us, but coming, which
BAE Systems Welcomes Record Number of Paid Interns
More than 140 university students from across the country are being given a unique insight into working life at BAE Systems, as part of the company’s 12-week summer internship program. At Portsmouth Naval Base and Cowes on the Isle of Wight, 11 interns are currently working across a number of disciplines from HR and finance, through to engineering and supply chain. Now in its third year, this growing program gives students the opportunity to learn from employees who are experts in their fields and gain insights that can only come from real world experience. Over a
Changes on BHP Billiton Board
Limited, Executive Director at Abbott Mead Vickers Plc and a Director of Corporate Development at WPP Group Plc, and held various leadership roles at Scottish Provident and Royal Bank of Scotland Plc. Ms Frew has a BA (Hons) from the University of Strathclyde, a Masters of Research from the University of London and an Honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Cranfield for her contribution to the industrial and finance sectors.
Kelvin Hughes Expands International Sales Team
team. Andrew Chia joins Kelvin Hughes as Regional Business Manager based in the company’s Singapore office. He will be responsible for the growth and development of the Kelvin Hughes Security Systems division across the Far East region. A graduate in Economics and Management from the University of London, Andrew served as an Artillery Officer in the Singapore Armed Forces for 6 years before joining a local company representing European and US defence manufacturers in Southeast and North Asia. Ralph Bell is the company’s new Regional Sales Manager in North America. Operating from
