Havyard’s Long-Time CEO Agrees to Part Ways
Havyard Group’s long-time CEO Geir Johan Bakke will leave the position after 18 years with the company. The Norwegian shipbuilding and technology group said
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Havyard Group’s long-time CEO Geir Johan Bakke will leave the position after 18 years with the company. The Norwegian shipbuilding and technology group said
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The International Maritime Organization appears to be backing away from pressure to introduce ship speed limits as part of its strategy to decarbonize the
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