Finnlines has made changes to its managerial setup.
Tom Pippingsköld has been named president and ceo of Finnlines, effective May 5, 2022.
Former president and ceo at the carrier, Emanuele Grimaldi, will continue as chairman of the board of directors. Thomas Doepel, current chief operating officer (coo) of Finnlines, has been appointed vice president and deputy ceo.
BBC Chartering said that its fifth Lakermax newbuild multipurpose vessel, BBC Santiago, successfully passed sea trials last week.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a ‘refusal of access direction’ to the Netherlands-flagged general cargo ship Marsgracht, banning the ship from entering Australian ports for 180 days.
Vertom has placed an order for four 10,700 dwt geared tweendeckers at Chowgule Shipyards in India.
Damen Shipyards has delivered two Combi Freighter (CF) 5000 vessels to Squtrixo General Trading. Additionally, a CF 3850 will also be handed over to the company.
The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has allocated USD580 million towards port improvement projects.
