The Port of Portland selected Krishna Walker as the new Chief Shared Prosperity and Legal Officer (CSPLO). Her start date will be May 4, 2026. Most recently, Krishna served as Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer at CareVet, where she led the legal process for over 200 business acquisitions and supported a tenfold increase in… Read More
Jones Walker LLP is pleased to welcome Kelly Haas as partner and associate Hayley Stancil as members of the Maritime Practice Group in the firm’s Houston office. “We are pleased to welcome Kelly and Hayley to Jones Walker as part of our nationally ranked Maritime Practice Group,” said Bill Hines, the firm’s managing partner. “Kelly brings valuable maritime experience representing clients… Read More
We are proud to announce that Arjan Pols has been appointed as CEO of Mercator Marine Group. Arjan has a strong background in wholesale and extensive experience in commercial and operational processes. In his new role, he will lead the further growth and development of the group. Arjan: “Mercator Marine Group, with brands such as… Read More
VARD, a subsidiary of the FINCANTIERI Group; one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, is pleased to announce that Roy Arne Stavik is appointed as SVP, Governmental Defense Program – to further reinforcing VARD’s focus on the naval segment. Effective May 1, 2026, Stavik is appointed SVP, Governmental Defense Program, supporting VARD’s ambition… Read More
By Adis Ajdin Danish Shipping has elected Maersk executive Caroline Pontoppidan as its new chairwoman, making her the first woman to lead the organisation in its history. Pontoppidan (pictured in the middle), who serves as executive vice president, chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs at Maersk, succeeds DFDS chief executive Torben Carlsen, who… Read More
