A FORMER ship's Master has joined the Port of Tyne as a non-executive director bringing more than 30 years of experience in the maritime and subsea sector.
Previously chief executive at CEONA Offshore, Mark Preece brings extensive senior management, commercial, operations and business development experience gained both in the UK and international oil, gas and offshore renewable energy markets.
Hilary Florek, Port of Tyne chairman, said: “Mark is a highly-experienced and respected figure in the offshore sector and is a great addition to our team, I look forward to working with him in the coming months and years to help support our strategic plans for growth.”
Before joining CEONA Offshore he was chief executive Reef Subsea, and held positions at Acergy, Bibby Line Ltd, and has worked with Technip SA, Coflexip Stena and Stena Offshore.
In his earlier career he was a ship's master, and a marine superintendent.
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