From his office in Monaco overlooking the Med, John Michael Radziwill is looking for any signs that China might be changing its stance on covid, something that looks increasingly likely this week. The famous dry bulk owner, like many of his peers, has been frustrated by China this year. “China and...
Shipowner
Jiangnan Shipyard Will Sign Large Orders
China State Shipbuilding Corporation released the announcement that Jiangnan Shipyard, a subsidiary of CSSC, signed letters of intent for several major contracts, says an article published on Xindemarinenews.
New ships worthAccording to the announcement, Jiangnan Shipyard signed letters of intent with relevant shipowners to build 6 new ships worth about $1 billion.
Letter of intent
According to the announcement, Jiangnan Shipyard signed a letter of intent for the construction of two 175,000 m3...
https://mfame.guru/jiangnan-shipyard-will-sign-large-orders/
191 Catherine Smith, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited
What about the S and the G in ESG?
In episode 191, you meet Catherine Smith, General Counsel & Company Secretary at Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited in Hongkong. We have a candid conversation about Environmental Social and Governance, which refers to the three key factors when measuring a business or company’s sustainability and ethical impact.
Catherine is calling for more ESG startups since there are so many things we need to do to fulfil the challenges we are facing.
I asked...
190 Synnøve Seglem, Deputy Managing Director Knutsen OAS Shipping AS
The change is happening now
Synnøve Seglem is the Deputy Managing Director at Knutsen OAS Shipping AS and the newly elected Chair of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association.
We have a candid conversation about all the challenges the shipping industry faces. Synnøve has two Masters degrees, both in engineering and maritime finance, not in naval architecture as her father wanted.
We speak about #diversity #recruitment #branding #covid19 and the ongoing war in Ukraine, among other things.
Tune in and...
https://shippingpodcast.com/190-synnove-seglem-deputy-managing-director-knutsen-oas-shipping-as/
Ariston Navigation: ‘Regional regulations are problematic by definition’
At Greek shipping events these days, discussion does tend to focus on the governance of green shipping, something that will no doubt form a key plank of debate at Posidonia this week. Discussing the latest developments in shipping regulations at the recent Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum’s...
https://splash247.com/ariston-navigation-regional-regulations-are-problematic-by-definition/
Maritime CEO Posidonia special launches
As befits a magazine heading to the Splash-sponsored Posidonia exhibition in Athens in June there’s a decidedly Greek feel to this issue. Greek owners, finance, wine and travel are all in the spotlight as is the never-ending debate over the merits of being a public or a private shipowner. On the...
https://splash247.com/maritime-ceo-posidonia-special-launches/
INTERCARGO: The green battle ahead
Since taking over from John Platsidakis as chairman of the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) Dimitris Fafalios has been busy taking on the key daily battles his shipowner membership have faced such as the pandemic, the environment and latterly the war in Ukraine....
Goldenport: When to invest and divest
In recent weeks John Dragnis celebrated his 10th anniversary as CEO at his family’s famous shipping firm, Goldenport Holdings, a dry bulk and containership company he has been working at since 2001. Dragnis also co-founded Oceangold Tankers in 2007, a product and chemical tanker specialist. With...
Andreas Sohmen-Pao features on the cover of Maritime CEO magazine
Andreas Sohmen-Pao is chairman of BW Group, one of the world’s largest maritime conglomerates with interests in tankers, bulk carriers, gas, offshore and latterly renewables. He is the latest big name in shipping to star on the cover of Maritime CEO magazine. Always someone who comes across as an...
https://splash247.com/andreas-sohmen-pao-features-on-the-cover-of-maritime-ceo-magazine/
184 Pernilla Trygg, Chief Engineer and Shipowner
Digitalisation for real
Pernilla Trygg, who comes from a family of mariners, went to sea in 1996 and then studied to become a Chief Engineer. She has been working at the sea for several years and is now a surveyor for a classification society.
Pernilla is the proud Owner of the M/S STOCKHOLM, trading to Svalbard. It’s Pernillas hobby, she says, but from what she tells about the ship, it’s more of a lifestyle.
Our conversation is broad. We discuss the ongoing digitalisation – how is it going?...
https://shippingpodcast.com/184-pernilla-trygg-chief-engineer-and-shipowner/