American Offshore Services Hires Romano as Vessel Superintendent
ramps up to support America's burgeoning offshore wind industry.Romano graduated summa cum laude from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2014. Since graduation, he has earned his Master Unlimited license sailing on a variety of vessels supporting offshore oil and gas. Romano has also gained vessel management experience in his previous marine operations role.Formed in 2020, AOS is a joint venture formed between European CTV operator Northern Offshore Services (NOS) and U.S. offshore logistics company SEA.O.G Offshore to provide services to the U.S. offshore wind industry.In November 2021, AOS ordered
Norstar Hires Grünitz as Managing Director
Singapore-based manager Norstar Ship Management (NSM) has appointed Lars Grünitz as its new Managing Director, replacing Christopher Kirton.Grünitz was most recently Head of Vessel Management and Process improvement for Berge Bulk and was previously Managing Director for Thome Ship Management. He holds a doctoral degree in naval architecture and started his career in building naval submarines before moving into various technical and commercial leadership roles with Germanischer Lloyd.Norstar Shipping (Asia) Managing Director Tom Bonehill said, “We feel confident that Lars possesses the
Matson Promotes Three
Covenant House Alaska, and as a member of the Investors Council of the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation.Sullivan joined Matson in 1993 as Master of MV Moku Pahu and four years later was appointed vessel manager. He later served in executive roles of increasing responsibility in overseeing vessel management, offshore labor relations, fleet planning, vessel engineering and safety, and new ship design and contracting. Sullivan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. He also holds a Master's license for Steam
Westgarth to Lead V.Group
he held for five years.Commenting on the announcement, John Pattullo, Chairman of V.Group, said: “I would like to thank Ian for his significant contribution to V.Group. Ian oversaw a substantial investment program which delivered new state-of-the-art systems in critical areas such as vessel management, as well as the management and mobilization of seafarers. He has also been instrumental in establishing a Group-wide set of values for our colleagues with safety at the core, which leaves a lasting legacy for our organization.Reflecting on his departure, Ian El-Mokadem said: "Leading
V.Group Opens New Center in Mumbai
;s approach to crewing for its pool of more than 44,000 seafarers, with dedicated seafarer lounges that create a relaxed and collaborative environment where crew can interact with shore-based colleagues.The building includes a Fleet Cell of the Future, an upgraded version of the core unit of vessel management that serves as a test bed and proving ground for new technologies. In addition, the facility houses V.Group’s global Business Solutions Center encompassing both entity and vessel accounting activities.Currently home to 500 colleagues, the facility features fully customizable bridge and
V.Group Sets Out to Transform Crewing
Marine and offshore vessel management and support services provider V.Group has engaged with management consultancy Accenture to transform its approach to crew management. Named Embark, the project seeks to develop an in-house shared services model which streamlines and optimizes key processes for V.Group’s seafarers, customers and colleagues. Embark will see the introduction of new and enhanced technology to support these shared services and digitize the shipowner and seafarer experience.For customers, Embark seeks to drive cost efficiencies and vessel performance by introducing enhanced
Kanoo Shipping Acquires Wallem South Africa
Middle East will acquire Wallem South Africa, a provider of integrated maritime solutions in the cities of Durban and Cape Town. Wallem South Africa, now Kanoo Africa PTY LTD, was part of The Wallem Group, the world’s largest providers of Ship Management, Ship Agency, Ship Broking, Commercial Vessel Management and Freight & Logistics. The strategic acquisition by the fully owned business division of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo) will give it access to all South African ports as well as clients in Mozambique, Namibia and other destinations in the southern parts of the Indian
Maritime's Digital Transformation & Simulation-based Training
the parent organization for the staff, products and expertise of the incumbent Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies and the maritime simulation department of Kongsberg Maritime. Kongsberg Digital also supports the Kongsberg Information Management System (K-IMS), a future-looking open platform for vessel management and operation that offers full integration of sensors and systems for smart data and decision support and acts as the bridge between offshore marine systems and onshore business enterprises. “Digital transformation is at our very core,” stated Hege Skryseth, President, Kongsberg
Crowley Shipping Announces Management Team
liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales, distribution and engineering unit, and the company’s fuel sales and distribution business in Alaska. Crowley Solutions consists of engineering and project management services; naval architecture and engineering through subsidiary Jensen Maritime; government vessel management; and a unified government business development team.
New CEO at GulfNav Leads Expansion Plans
within the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman; engaging in trip time charters by working and trading vessels on spot hire; acquiring vessels on bare boat with purchase option; purchasing work boats for offshore projects; and building global network with business stakeholders and third-party owned vessel management under the Gulf Stolt Ship Management (GSSM) umbrella. GulfNav has acquired 100 percent stake of GSSM which was previously a 50/50 joint venture with Stolt Neilson to develop the in-house ship management arm and ensure that its assets are managed and maintained to the highest industry
Transas Names Ward APAC Sales VP
2009 Andrew moved into the Offshore Oil & Gas Sector where he initially worked for L3 Communications developing the European and Middle East markets for Dynamic Position Systems and then, most recently heading up the Asia region for the C-MAR group, a provider of marine and offshore crewing, vessel management, training, consultancy and project manpower services.
San Jacinto College Breaks Ground on New Training Center
control bridges will become a part of a 3,748 square-foot simulation suite, complete with instructor stations, debrief classrooms, and development stations. A full-mission engine room simulator also is planned for the future and will interact and interconnect with the bridge simulators to allow vessel management exercises to accommodate deck and engineering officers and crew at the same time, in the same scenario. "We're excited to be partners with San Jacinto College and to be on board with the Maritime Training Center," said Capt. Mike Morris, presiding officer of the Houston Pilots
Vallianz Acquires OER Holdings for $28m
to Vallianz’s volume-weighted average price of S$0.1101 per hare on September 30, 2014. The acquisition follows on the heels of Vallianz’s recent purchase of a marine base in Batam, Indonesia. These initiatives are complementary to the group’s vessel chartering and third-party vessel management businesses and will lead to further ntegration within the organisation. Darren Yeo, Chief Executive Officer of Vallianz, said, “The group provides crew personnel as part of our services for our essels under charters, as well as for third-party vessels. By acquiring OER, we will be
