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Charles Taylor designates Gordon Tennant as the Regional Head of Marine Technical Services in Asia

Marine Technical Services (Asia) boosts its operations with the appointment of Gordon Tennant as Regional Director, under the guidance of Charles Taylor.

Charles Taylor designates Gordon Tennant as the Regional Manager for Marine Technical Services in...
Charles Taylor designates Gordon Tennant as the Regional Manager for Marine Technical Services in Asia.

Charles Taylor designates Gordon Tennant as the Regional Head of Marine Technical Services in Asia

Charles Taylor, a leading global loss adjusting firm specializing in maritime services, has announced the appointment of Gordon Tennant as the Regional Director for Marine Technical Services (MTS) in Asia. Based in Singapore, Tennant will lead the expansion and strengthening of Charles Taylor's marine capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region, reporting to Phil Osmotherley, the global managing director of Marine Technical Services[1][2][3].

Tennant brings over 40 years of maritime experience to the role. He has served as a First Class Marine Engineer across various vessel types and held senior technical roles including Engineering Superintendent and new build inspector. His tenure with Braemar (ABL) spanned both Singapore and London, and in recent years, he has been independently consulting on casualty investigations and technical surveys for insurers, shipowners, and other marine industry stakeholders[1][2][3].

The appointment is part of Charles Taylor's strategic expansion in Asia, aiming to provide seamless, cross-border technical expertise via offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and Australia. Tennant’s deep technical knowledge and leadership are expected to enhance the firm’s ability to meet client needs amid a complex and evolving marine environment[1][3][5].

Tennant's clients have included Hull & Machinery underwriters, P&I Clubs, shipowners, and other stakeholders. His extensive experience in both operational and consulting roles, coupled with his technical depth, will be instrumental in ensuring that the regional team continues to deliver trusted insights to clients[1][3].

The presence of the Charles Taylor MTS team reduces the need for multiple providers on complex, cross-border marine projects. The team's services, which include casualty investigations, technical surveys, and a full suite of marine services, are aimed at addressing the complexities of the marine landscape in Asia[4][5].

Phil Osmotherley, the Global Managing Director of Marine Technical Services at Charles Taylor, welcomed Tennant to the leadership team in Asia. "Gordon's extensive experience and technical expertise make him a valuable addition to our team. We are confident that his appointment will strengthen our capabilities in the region and enable us to deliver even more value to our clients," said Osmotherley[1][2][3].

In summary, Gordon Tennant’s role is crucial in advancing Charles Taylor’s marine technical services in Asia by leveraging his extensive maritime expertise to deliver trusted insights and stronger leadership across the region[1][2][3].

[1] https://www.charles-taylor.com/news/charles-taylor-appoints-gordon-tennant-regional-director-marine-technical-services-asia [2] https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/charles-taylor-appoints-gordon-tennant-as-regional-director-for-marine-technical-services-asia [3] https://www. LloydsList.com/news/charles-taylor-appoints-gordon-tennant-as-regional-director-for-marine-technical-services-asia [4] https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/charles-taylor-expands-marine-technical-services-team-in-asia [5] https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/charles-taylor-focuses-on-asian-marine-market-with-new-appointment

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