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ASRY boss Nils Kristian Berge quits

Seatrade Maritime News understands that Arab Ship Repair Yard (ASRY) chief executive Nils Kristian Berge has stepped down suddenly and the pan-Arab repair yard in Bahrain is now being managed by long-serving Magdy Moustafa.

Paul Bartlett, Correspondent

August 15, 2016

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Berge took over from Chris Potter in September 2013 after Potter also left the shipyard suddenly following what is understood to have been a disagreement with some main board directors on strategic direction.

During his tenure, Norwegian Berge has overseen various initiatives at the yard including Project Jupiter in which a cluster of subcontractors have established their own service bases within the shipyard.

He also oversaw the setting up of an office in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, to support existing Saudi clients, developing more marine business in the Kingdom, and repairing land rigs.

ASRY was established in 1977 and is a joint venture between the governments of Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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Paul Bartlett

Correspondent

UK-based Paul Bartlett is a maritime journalist and consultant with over four decades of experience in international shipping, including ship leasing, project finance and financial due diligence procedures.

Paul is a former Editor of Seatrade magazine, which later became Seatrade Maritime Review, and has contributed to a range of Seatrade publications over the years including Seatrade’s Green Guide, a publication investigating early developments in maritime sustainability initiatives, and Middle East Workboats and Offshore Marine, focusing on the vibrant market for such vessels across that region.

In 2002, Paul set up PB Marine Consulting Ltd and has worked on a variety of consultancy projects during the last two decades. He has also contributed regular articles on the maritime sector for a range of shipping publications and online services in Europe, Asia, and the US.

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