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Ship Routing Specialists Appoints New CEO
Ship routing specialists Applied Weather Technology, Inc. (AWT) has announced in an emailed press release the appointment of Haydn Jones as their new Chief Executive Officer.
Jones, who is a member of the parent company board of directors, joined AWT in February of this year as their director of international operations.
Prior to joining AWT Jones held the role of marketing director and business development manager for Fugro Satellite Positioning of Oslo.
"Ship operators are tasked with finding improved ship efficiencies, and they continue to look to AWT to help them achieve that goal," said AWT Chairman Jung Soo Kang.
"With Haydn's expertise in navigation, communications and ship systems, along with his strong customer focus, AWT has the right leadership to bring innovative collaboration within the maritime industry to achieve greater ship efficiency and integration with bridge systems."
Commenting on his appointment, Jones said: "The company is well-known for both ship routing advisory services to shore based managers and for its Bon Voyage System onboard weather and route planning software."
"With the world fleet continuing to grow, and a strengthening demand for cost-efficient and environmentally friendly ship operations, I am confident that AWT's maritime weather and ship routing skills will continue to be of high value to our customers in commercial and passenger shipping and other maritime sectors."
"I am very happy indeed to take on the challenge of building the business still further and ensuring excellent delivery of and improvement to the products and services for our customers."
