As CEO of MET Asia Esther Ang will support the company’s ambition to grow its global LNG portfolio and regional energy presence, trading across Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia

Appointment helps drive UK shipbuilders towards net-zero marine solutions

21 Sep 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Andrew King has been appointed by design software provider SSI to lead its deployment of digital design

Airbus executive takes the reins at Meyer Werft

01 Jul 2026by Riviera News

André Walter has been named the new CEO of historic German shipbuilder Meyer Werft, following the retirement of Bernd Eikens

Offshore vessel designer HAV Design appoints new managing director

15 Jan 2026by David Foxwell

Richard Schofield joins offshore vessel designer specialising in OSVs and service operation vessels

New headquarters opens as graphene coating spreads

20 Oct 2025by Craig Jallal

GIT Coatings opens new HQ as Pacific Basin expands graphene propeller coating rollout across its fleet, targeting performance and ratings gains

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

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

Rolls-Royce appoints head of Italian marine group

03 Jun 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Christian Paolini is the new head of Team Italia Marine following 20 years working in the maritime and technology sectors

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

Change at the top for Danish naval architect

07 Mar 2025by Martyn Wingrove

A Denmark-based maritime consultancy has changed its management structure and leading director

Sudden change at the top for Harland & Wolff

06 Aug 2024by Martyn Wingrove

Chief executive John Wood has left the shipbuilder with immediate effect; two new directors have joined the board

Autoship UK dealership changes hands

25 Jul 2024by Martyn Wingrove

Scotland-based Shine Engineering has purchased AutoShip Systems UK

Mauritius shipyard names new general manager

22 Dec 2023by Martyn Wingrove

Willy van Niekerk has been appointed general manager of Taylor Smith Shipyard

Damen Shipyards hires corporate affairs director

19 Dec 2023by Martyn Wingrove

Martin Bloem will start as group director for corporate affairs on 1 January 2024

Obituary: naval architect Gregory Hughes

22 May 2023by Martyn Wingrove

Gregory Hughes passed away after a long career as a naval architect

DSME: new CEO, board and name after acquisition by Hanwha

11 May 2023by Riviera News

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is to be renamed Hanwha Ocean on 23 May after the acquisition’s approval by South Korean antitrust regulators

Bollinger Shipyards hires new sales director

18 Jan 2023by Martyn Wingrove

Bollinger Shipyards makes leadership changes following acquisitions

30 Nov 2022by Martyn Wingrove

After its recent acquisition of VT Halter Marine and STEHMO, Bollinger Shipyards has reshuffled its leadership and renamed the facilities

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