Hanwha Ocean has appointed Philippe Levy, the previous president of SBM Offshore Americas, as president of its offshore enterprise.
The South Korean builder previously referred to as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, mentioned Levy’s appointment marks a pivotal second for the corporate because it embarks on a journey to transition from a conventional shipbuilder to supply FPSO, FLNG, offshore renewables and different floating manufacturing models.
Levy brings in 25 years of expertise from SMB Offshore, together with president of the Americas division since 2020. He has additionally labored as government advisor for China’s CNOOC in Guyana, throughout which he suggested ExxonMobil, Hess and CNOOC on execution methods for FPSO and LNG improvement.
“I imagine within the firm’s mission and imaginative and prescient, and I’m excited to steer the offshore enterprise into the subsequent part of development and success,” mentioned Levy.
Hanwha Oceans’ offshore division is presently headquartered in Seoul. The enterprise not too long ago expanded its international footprint by establishing new enterprise facilities in North America and Europe.