Introducing Geir Frode Abelsen as Managing Director of Klaveness Ship Management
Image: Geir Frode Abelsen, Managing Director, Klaveness Ship Management
We are pleased to welcome Geir Frode Abelsen as Managing Director of Klaveness Ship Management (KSM) as of May 2022. Abelsen succeeds Ernst Meyer in the position following Meyer’s appointment as CEO of Klaveness.
Abelsen joins Klaveness with more than 25 years of experience in shipping, both within technical management and ship owning, and has held several executive roles within the industry. Prior to joining Klaveness, he held the role of Head of Technical Operations in Hoegh Autoliners and COO in Navig8 Group in London, where he was on the management team of several companies within the group.
As MD of KSM, Abelsen will develop our existing businesses, catalyze growth initiatives, and build profitability based on successful ship management services delivered to internal and external customers.
On the appointment, Abelsen comments: “For me, it was of paramount importance to work in a company where I could identify myself with the core values and I firmly believe Klaveness’ values, particularly ‘craftsmanship’ and ‘curiosity’, lead the way of how we are approaching the future. Going forward, KSM’s focus will be on further developing our strong safety culture together and building on the Klaveness’ reputation of being a front-runner when it comes to exploring new ways of operating our vessels in a safe and environmentally friendly way.”
About Klaveness
Torvald Klaveness is a pioneering shipping company with the vision to improve the nature of shipping and the ambition to make seaborne supply chains resilient, decarbonized, and cost-effective. The group today consists of five business units; through Klaveness Combination Carriers, the company takes an active part in the transition to low-carbon shipping with the unique concept of combination carriers. Our Dry Bulk unit is a leading operator and service provider to the global dry bulk industry and manages the world’s largest Panamax Pool. Klaveness Ship Management manages the owned vessels from an environmental, technical, and commercial standpoint. Klaveness Digital has developed the world’s leading platform for managing seaborne supply chains. Our newest venture, ZeroLab by Klaveness, is developing several initiatives to make low-and zero emission options available to our customers.
With over 75 years’ experience, Klaveness operates close to 100 vessels through offices in Oslo, Singapore, Manila, and Dubai with around 190 employees onshore and close to 850 seafarers.