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ABS board elects new chairman and chief executive

12 Nov 2025by Martyn Wingrove

John McDonald has been elected as the new chairman and chief executive of ABS, replacing Christopher Wiernicki who is retiring

ABS names new group chief executive

29 Oct 2025by Martyn Wingrove

David Wechsler will lead the American classification society’s future strategic growth

HAV Design appoints managing director

30 Sep 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Norway-based ship designer HAV Design has appointed Richard Schofield as its new managing director

New chief joins ABL in executive reshuffle

05 Sep 2025by Martyn Wingrove

A former Norwegian minister has joined the global maritime consultancy, taking over the top position from one of its co-founders

Lloyd’s Register appoints regional business director for Africa

11 Aug 2025by Martyn Wingrove

LR is strengthening its presence and expanding its business across Africa’s maritime industry

New chief takes the lead at MacGregor

01 Aug 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Jonas Gustavsson has been promoted to the top after the previous chief executive retires

Synergy Marine Group strengthens executive team with veteran shipmanager

31 Jul 2025by John Snyder

Vikas Trivedi joins the Singapore-based shipmanager as co-chief executive shipmanagement, tanker and gas carrier division

Lloyd’s Register appoints Hong Kong strategic partner

23 Jul 2025by Martyn Wingrove

A new vice president will lead the classification society’s relationship management in eastern Asia

Alfa Laval introduces new marine division president

22 Jul 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Framo managing director has been promoted to lead the marine division at Alfa Laval

New director joins maritime asset management software provider

22 Jul 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Asset management software specialist SpecTec has appointed a director of customer success to support its growth strategy

Next IACS safety panel chair announced

21 Jul 2025by Martyn Wingrove

General manager of Korean Register will lead a joint classification society panel focused on improving maritime safety

Nuclear maritime NGO takes consultative seat at IMO, IAEA

15 Jul 2025by Jamey Bergman

Proponents of nuclear power for the commercial maritime sector, NEMO, have been granted consultative status with the International Atomic Energy Agency and International Maritime Organization

Everllence names new head of Americas

07 Jul 2025by John Snyder

Company veteran Stefan Eefting appointed to lead key market for enginemaker

US-based Fincantieri Marine Group names new CEO

04 Jul 2025by Riviera News

Leadership transition ’comes at a pivotal moment for the US shipbuilding industry,’ with Trump administration putting domestic shipbuilding on strategic agenda

Global director appointed for BV marine consultancy, warranty surveys

06 Jun 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Jerome Rutler has been hired to oversee growth and investment in TMC Marine and MatthewsDaniel

Navantia appoints new UK CEO after Harland & Wolff acquisition

15 May 2025by Martyn Wingrove

The Spanish shipbuilding and tug operating group has changed its UK leadership after purchasing four shipyards and related service vessels

ABS chairman and CEO Christopher Wiernicki to retire

24 Apr 2025by Jamey Bergman

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

NorthStandard appoints new head of sustainability

10 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Appointment comes as the UK-based P&I Club implements its sustainability strategy

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