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Svitzer welcomes new AMEA chief commercial officer

Svitzer welcomes new AMEA chief commercial officer

13 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Shane Colwell will lead the commercial strategy across Africa, the Middle East and Asia
Markey Machine ownership transition and new leadership

Markey Machine ownership transition and new leadership

06 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove
A major US manufacturer of deck machinery is entering a new phase of growth with new ownership and leadership
New British Tugowners Association vice chair elected

New British Tugowners Association vice chair elected

28 Sep 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Alasdair Smith will support chairman, Geert Vandecappelle, at the association
Svitzer appoints head of UK operations

Svitzer appoints head of UK operations

07 Sep 2026by Martyn Wingrove
With over 30 years of energy and maritime business, Matthew Gordon will lead the Danish shipowner’s business in the UK
Svitzer names new head of operations in Argentina

Svitzer names new head of operations in Argentina

20 Aug 2026by Martyn Wingrove
One of the world’s largest tugboat owners is growing its operations in Latin America
Great Lakes Towing chief retires after 35 years of service

Great Lakes Towing chief retires after 35 years of service

01 Jul 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Joe Starck is retiring after a 35-year career at the Cleveland, US-headquartered tug owner
New IHMA president elected at annual general meeting

New IHMA president elected at annual general meeting

11 Jun 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Belfast’s harbour master will lead the International Harbour Masters Association
Britannia reshuffles senior leadership team for commercial growth

Britannia reshuffles senior leadership team for commercial growth

27 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Promotions lead to the appointment of new chief commercial and underwriting officers at the UK-based ship insurer
Svitzer hires new chief commercial officer

Svitzer hires new chief commercial officer

08 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Maersk-backed tug owner has appointed a new chief commercial officer covering its global operations 
Tug network selects new executive director

Tug network selects new executive director

06 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove
A former chief executive of Sulnorte will lead Tug Network Team
Port of Aberdeen appoints new chief financial officer 

Port of Aberdeen appoints new chief financial officer 

15 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Jennifer Heiton brings 23 years of corporate financial advisory experience to the trust port
Svitzer hires managing director in Brazil 

Svitzer hires managing director in Brazil 

14 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Eduardo Beser will head up the Danish tug owner’s activities in one of the fastest growth towage markets
Svitzer appoints 'people chief' to lead 4,000 employees

Svitzer appoints 'people chief' to lead 4,000 employees

16 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Anne Daugaard has been hired as chief people officer at the Danish towage group
UK marine branch appoints chief inspector of accidents

UK marine branch appoints chief inspector of accidents

05 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Rob Loder replaces Andrew Moll, who has retired from the MAIB after 21 years of service
SAAM Towage managing director appointed as CEO of SAAM

SAAM Towage managing director appointed as CEO of SAAM

23 Jan 2026by Jamey Bergman
SAAM Towage managing director Hernán Gómez Cisternas is set to take over as chief executive of SAAM
Britannia Group's new chief takes charge

Britannia Group's new chief takes charge

07 Jan 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Mike Hall has taken the helm of the UK-based P&I Club
Svitzer changes leadership in Europe and the Americas

Svitzer changes leadership in Europe and the Americas

23 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove
A Danish Maersk affiliated tug owner has appointed a new head of its operations in Americas as Arjen Van Dijk is transferred to lead its European activities
Crowley appoints chief operating officer

Crowley appoints chief operating officer

11 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Megan Davidson will succeed Ray Fitzgerald in a seamless transition

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