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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
ETA elects new chair as Mattias Hellstrom steps down  

ETA elects new chair as Mattias Hellstrom steps down  

16 Oct 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Arjen van Dijk has been voted in as the new chairman after the resignation of Mattias Hellstrom
Svitzer hires Western Australian general manager

Svitzer hires Western Australian general manager

16 Jul 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Hannah Crowther will manage Svitzer’s operations across Western Australia
President of Italian owners' association reconfirmed

President of Italian owners' association reconfirmed

16 Jun 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Alberto Dellepiane has completed two years as chairman of the European Tugowners Association and is now president of Assorimorchiatori
European Tugowners Association chair elected

European Tugowners Association chair elected

09 Jun 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Svitzer chief commercial officer Mattias Hellström will represent the European towage industry for the next two years
Multraship builds on growth with new headquarters 

Multraship builds on growth with new headquarters 

20 May 2025by Martyn Wingrove
Rising demand in marine construction and ship handling has encouraged the family run tug owner to open a new head office in the Netherlands
Navantia appoints new UK CEO after Harland & Wolff acquisition

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
President appointed for deck machinery manufacturer

President appointed for deck machinery manufacturer

22 Nov 2024by Martyn Wingrove
Peter Roney has joined Markey Machine as its next president
Port of Milford Haven appoints marine support officer

Port of Milford Haven appoints marine support officer

10 Sep 2024by Martyn Wingrove
David Stubbins will focus on assisting cargo, heavy-lift and renewable vessels following a £60M investment in Pembroke Port
P&O Maritime Logistics CEO Martin Helweg resigns

P&O Maritime Logistics CEO Martin Helweg resigns

25 Jul 2024by Jamey Bergman
DP World-owned businesses have seen two long-serving chief executives step down within a week
Pacific Towing announces new leadership

Pacific Towing announces new leadership

29 May 2024by Martyn Wingrove
Papua New Guinea-based tug owner Pacific Towing has promoted Gerard Kasnari as its new manager
Remembering Multraship co-founder Kees Muller

Remembering Multraship co-founder Kees Muller

02 May 2024by Martyn Wingrove
Kees Muller was instrumental in developing family-run Multraship Towage & Salvage into a major tug owner and salvage services provider
Svitzer Europe commercial chief hired

Svitzer Europe commercial chief hired

11 Apr 2024by Martyn Wingrove
Sara Gerdner Kalle has joined Svitzer Europe as the new chief commercial officer
Svitzer hires chief commercial officer for Australia

Svitzer hires chief commercial officer for Australia

27 Mar 2024by Martyn Wingrove
Veronica Jensen is the new chief commercial officer for Svitzer Australia
Svitzer appoints global chief commercial officer

Svitzer appoints global chief commercial officer

22 Sep 2023by Martyn Wingrove
Mattias Hellström has been promoted to become Svitzer’s global chief commercial officer
Obituary: Elsbeth Smith, the US' first female tugboat captain

Obituary: Elsbeth Smith, the US' first female tugboat captain

01 Sep 2023by Martyn Wingrove
Co-founder of Smith Maritime and Tradewinds Towing, Elsbeth Smith was the first American woman to complete a world circumnavigation on a tugboat and the first licensed female tug captain in the US
Director appointed by Dutch offshore ports association

Director appointed by Dutch offshore ports association

30 Aug 2023by Martyn Wingrove
Dionne Ruurda brings many years of experience in the offshore sector and in communications
Svitzer appoints new Australia managing director

Svitzer appoints new Australia managing director

09 Aug 2023by Martyn Wingrove
Svitzer Australia managing director Nicolaj Noes is leaving Svitzer to take on a new opportunity
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