DryDock magazine is popular with class at SMM

ClassNK, Bureau Veritas and Lloyds Register displaying the latest issue of DryDock magazine at SMM

The latest issue of DryDock is popular with class at SMM. The issue is being displayed by ClassNK (left) Bureau Veritas (centre) and Lloyd’s Register  (right).

It features and exclusive interview with Alex Gregg-Smith, who has recently taken over as Chairman of IACS when the maritime industry is at a crucial stage in its technical, digital and environmental evolution. The advance of AI, emissions reduction and ever-increasing environmental legislation mean the role of IACS is fundamental to ensuring that these far-reaching changes are implemented at pace, uniformly and with safety at the core.

Alex Gregg-Smith brings more than 30 years of experience across classification, shipowner and shipyard leadership. He has spent over 20 years with Bureau Veritas across two periods, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Marine & Offshore Asia Pacific, and Chief Executive for Marine & Offshore China. His earlier career at Bureau Veritas included senior technical and management roles across Europe, Africa and Asia. Beyond BV, he has held senior roles in the maritime industry including Manager of the London Maritime Service Centre at DNV, Vice President Technical at Siem Shipping managing the company’s owned fleet, and Chief Executive Officer for the owners of FSG shipyard in Germany. He holds an M.Eng in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and a Master of Laws in Maritime Law, and is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (F.RINA).

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