Appointments

Germanischer Lloyd has appointed a new business development manager (BDM), Tom Dorsman, and a dedicated technical coordinator, Ruben Roeleveld, specialising in Inland Marine.

DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) has announced that Fritz Jakob Fredriksen has joined the company as a principal consultant. He will be advising shipping companies on various fuel-related issues.

Survitec Group, manufacturer and distributor for the survival technology industries, has appointmented Paul Lester CBE, as chairman.

Viking Life-Saving Equipment has announced its expansion in Brazil. The existing Brazilian office and service station in Rio has been joined by a new branch in São Paulo’s Santos seaport from 1…

Trevor Harrison has been appointed as acting chief executive of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA). The move follows the recent resignation of Ian Adams, the former chief executive.

Bunker trade association IBIA regrets to announce the resignation of its chief executive Ian Adams, effective from 31 July 2011.