Appointments

The Naval Ship Classification Association (NSCA) has elected Lorenz Petersen, Germanischer Lloyds Business Segment Manager for Navy Vessels, as Chairman of the Association, at NCSA’a annual general meeting in Rome.

Canadian specialist in water-lubricated stern bearings, Thordon Bearings, has appointed George Morrison as area sales manager for Western Europe replacing Campbell Cunningham, who is retiring.

Johan Bakke has been appointed to the position of executive vice president of Norwegian company Havyard Power & Systems.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced that chief executive Mike Robinson is stepping down following five successful years at the head of the organisation.

Carsten Brix Ostenfeldt has been appointed Managing Director of Thome Ship Management with immediate effect.

Intellian Technologies, a supplier of marine satellite antennas, has appointed Olaf Eikelenboom to the new role of EMEA field service manager at its European sales and support office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Survitec company Crewsaver, a UK manufacturer of lifejackets and associated equipment, has appointed David Ellis as sales and marketing Director.