SEA-LNG adds to board of directors 'at a pivotal time in shipping’s decarbonisation'

SEA-LNG said its newly elected board of directors includes representatives from each stakeholder sector across the LNG value chain.

SEA-LNG had six board seats voted on by the general membership including the role of chairperson and five at-large board seats. All directors will serve a two-year term of office until December 2026.

The full board of directors for 2025 and 2026 of SEA-LNG Ltd are:

Peter Keller, chairman

Denis Bonhomme (TotalEnergies) and Krishna Achuthanandam (Shell) – representing energy producers
Claudio Abbate (MSC) – for the shipping lines

Tom Strang (Carnival) – the cruise shipping sector
Torsten Schramm (DNV) – marine classification societies
Stefan Eefting (MAN ES) – original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
Dimitri van Eekelen (Port of Sohar) – ports

Nick Topham (BSM) – representing the wider LNG supporters
David Colson (GTT), Frank Harteveld (Wärtsilä), Jacob Granqvist (Gasum), Jonathan Cook (Galveston LNG Bunkering Port) and Michael Schaap (Titan Clean Fuels) – at-large seats.

In addition, the SEA-LNG board has invited Panos Mitrou (Lloyd’s Register) to remain as a board observer/advisor given his vital role as chair of the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative.

"Expanding the number of directors, through two new at large seats, has enabled us to bring on board industry leaders from around the world. I am delighted to have Claudio, Jonathan, Nick and Michael join as directors for the first time, as well as welcoming back Dimitri and Stefan," SEA-LNG chairman Peter Keller said.

The board oversees all SEA-LNG working groups, including investment, regulatory, stakeholder engagement and emissions working groups. 

"2025 looks set to be a significant year for shipping decarbonisation, with critical decisions looming at the International Maritime Organization," Mr Keller said. "As we look forward, the LNG pathway will only cement itself further, and efforts from SEA-LNG will be critical. Our new board of directors represent key links in the LNG value chain and together we will ensure we deliver a pragmatic and realistic pathway for shipping to decarbonise and tackle harmful local emissions today."