Appointments

US-based shipping and logistics company Crowley has appointed Charles (Charlie) Jors as chief naval architect for the company’s engineering services.

Denis Bonhomme has joined TotalEnergies Marine Fuels as Global Sales and Business Development Director, overseeing all commercial and operational activities for the business’ growing portfolio of marine fuel solutions.

Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) has appointed its current general manager, Marco Galbiati, as the new CEO, while former CEO Dario Deste remains the company’s president.

Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL) appointed Lars Kastrup as CEO on 1 July 2022. 

Dr Martin Kröger will succeed Ralf Nagel as CEO of the German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) effective 30 April 2022.

The Board of Directors of Comité International Radio-Maritime (CIRM) has appointed Richard Doherty as Secretary-General, succeeding Frances Baskerville.

GF Piping Systems has appointed Christian Ludwig as the new Global Head of Marine to lead global coordination and increase customer proximity.

Wallem Group has appointed Ioannis Stefanou as Managing Director of Wallem Ship Management, with responsibility for the oversight and strategic planning of the company’s ship management activities worldwide.