Appointments

Jens Groth has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of KrisMa group, including Chris-Marine and IOP Marine.

Klaus Deleroi is now managing director of German marine gearbox supplier, Reintjes, following the retirement of previous head Dr-Ing Christian Schilephack.

International maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy BMT Nigel Gee has appointed Jason Steward as its business development manager.

German shipbuilder Blohm+Voss has appointed Fred van Beers as its new chief executive officer, taking over from Dr Herbert Aly from 1 March.

Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) has appointed Michael McNamara as managing director for the Americas, effective 12 January.

Olav Magnus Nortun will replace Olav Eek Thorstensen as chief executive officer of ship management company Thome Group from 1 April 2015.

Mercator Media has appointed Gavin Lipsith as Editor of The Motorship, succeeding Bill Thomson who has retired after nearly eight years at the title.

Specialist fleet and vessel performance company BMT SMART has appointed Martin Penney as sales and marketing director.