Christopher J Wiernicki has announced he will step down as chairman and chief executive and retire at the end of 2025, after 14 years at the helm of ABS
Richard Holtum steps up as Trafigura’s new chief executive, effective January 2025, while Jeremy Weir transitions to chairman, marking a pivotal leadership change for the company
Furetank names Björn Stignor as its new chief executive, succeeding Lars Höglund, who becomes chairman to focus on the company’s newbuilding programme and industry initiatives
Ardmore Shipping’s strategic leadership overhaul aligns with chief executive Anthony Gurnee’s retirement, promoting seasoned executives and bolstering commercial operations with new hires
International maritime propulsion non-profit added to International Maritime Organization roster of organisations with expertise and the ability to contribute to ongoing work
Labour MP Mike Kane has been appointed Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Transport after acting as shadow in the role under the ousted Conservative government
The secretary general for shipping’s largest lobby group has given a year’s notice, and the organisation’s director of marine affairs will retire in early 2025
It is likely that there could be at least a 10–15-year window during which time existing fuels will remain the mainstay of powering the shipping industry.