As Interferry successfully concludes its 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok, the global association representing the ferry industry announces the election of its new Board of Directors, voted in during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in conjunction with the conference.
Following the AGM vote, Interferry welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors for a four-year term, each bringing valuable leadership and operational expertise:
Robert Blažinović – President of the Management Board / CEO, Jadrolinija (Croatia), bringing extensive experience in economic policy, digital transformation, and green fleet transition.
Erik Bombard – Vice President of Operations, Catalina Express (USA), a licensed Master Mariner with decades of maritime safety and vessel operations experience.
Chris Carbone – Chief Executive Officer, Spirit of Tasmania (Australia), an accomplished logistics and operations executive leading major fleet expansion initiatives.
Kasper Moos – Chief Executive Officer, P&O Ferries (UK), a Master Mariner and seasoned executive with over 30 years of international ferry and shipping leadership.
Interferry extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the three outgoing directors who are stepping down from the Board: Greta Bedard (STQ Ferries), Terry MacRae (formerly Hornblower) and Mrs. Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram (Chao Phraya Express Boat Co., Ltd.). The association thanks them for their outstanding dedication and long-standing commitment to Interferry and the global ferry sector.
During the officer elections, Marcus Risberg of Viking Line was appointed as the new President of Interferry for a one-year term, leading into the Interferry2027 conference, taking place in Viking Line´s home port of Mariehamn, Åland. Meanwhile, Götz Becker (FRS) was reconfirmed as Chairman of the Board of Directors for a one-year term, and Seamus Murphy (San Francisco Bay Ferry) was reconfirmed as Vice Chairman. Mark Wilson (Bay Ferries Ltd./Northumberland Ferries Ltd.) will serve as Treasurer.
Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan expressed his satisfaction with the milestone event and the direction of the organization:
“I am extremely pleased with the success of our 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok and the strong collaborative spirit demonstrated across our membership. As our industry navigates significant regulatory requirements, takes the next steps toward decarbonization, and remains steadfast in its commitment to safety, Interferry continues to stay on a strong course driven by unified expertise and dedication from around the globe.”
Interferry is the global ferry trade association with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization and similar influence at the European Union as well as many other maritime governance authorities. With membership exceeding 300 companies and representing plus 2,200 individuals in more than 40 countries, its primary purposes are to represent the ferry industry on regulatory and policy matters, including safety and sustainability; to speak on behalf of the worldwide ferry sector, which provides transport for over four billion passengers and 370 million vehicles annually; and to facilitate networking and communications among its members.
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