New Saasoa chairman

The SA Association
of Ship Operators
and Agents elected
a new chairman and
vice chairman at its
AGM last week.
Paul Scannell of
Seaclad Maritime
takes over from.
Andrew Thomas as
chairman while Felix
Scheder-Bieschin,
MD of Maritime
Carrier Shipping,
is the new vice
chairman for 2010.
Saasoa is in the
process of setting
its priorities for the
year. These will
include a greater
focus on engagement
with its members
while ensuring
that action is taken
to improve port
productivity.