International law firm HFW has appointed Christopher Metcalf as a partner in Singapore.
Metcalf will join the company later in September from Clyde & Co. During his career, he has dealt with a wide range of matters in the shipping, offshore and oil and gas sectors, said HFW. He has also advised insurers throughout Southeast Asia on coverage and subrogation, and has significant experience of litigation, mediation and arbitration.
Guy Hindley has been appointed as chairman of the Baltic Exchange Council, effective January 1, 2025.
Drydocks World, in partnership with GE Vernova, will build and install Ostwind 4 – a 2 GW offshore wind grid connection in Germany.
USA-based heavy lifting specialist Engineered Rigging has expanded its engineering team to include Dalton Robinson
Irish and UK shipping company Quality Freight Group has become part of Switzerland-headquartered Fracht Group.
UK-based heavy haulage and rigging specialist Allelys has appointed Sandy White as its engineering director.
Kito Crosby has promoted Jason Bulan to vice president of business development and product strategy for the company’s hoists and cranes portfolio in the Americas.
