Singapore Firm Changes Shipyard Executive Team
Otto Marine, owners & operators of Indonesia's largest shipyard, announces changes to it senior management. Mr. Mr. Mr. Deputy President Mr. Mr. Aw Chin Leng has voluntarily resigned from his position as Executive Director and Deputy President due to personal reasons. He was previously responsible for the general management of all shipyard activities and general operational management. Otto Marine Limited is an offshore marine group engaged in specialized shipbuilding of offshore vessels for primarily deep sea applications. The shipbuilding work includes ship repair and conversion and fabrication. In addition, Otto Marine charters out its own fleet of Anchor Handling Tugs and Offshore Supply vessels for mainly deep sea operations.
Shipyard Accident Kills 5, Injures 7
According to a statement released earlier today from Keppel Subic Shipyard, a shipyard accident in the Philippines has left five dead and seven injured. "It is with deep regret that we confirm an incident has happened at Keppel Subic Shipyard in the Philippines today, 7 October 2011 at around 10.20am in the morning," said Mr Mok Kim Whang, President and General Manager. "The incident occurred at a dock where a vessel was being repaired. A stern ramp fell on a scaffolding underneath a ramp where the workers were working. The injured workers have been sent to the hospital, and at this time there is no word on their condition. "We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and we are rendering the necessary assistance to them," said Mr Mok Kim Whang.
