Ghislain Dufay

Höegh Autoliners is a leading global provider of Ro/Ro vehicle transportation services. The company operated in 2008 approximately 70 PCTCs (Pure Car and Truck Carriers) in global trade systems which are managed from a worldwide network of 31 offices in four regions. Customers include global manufacturers of new cars, heavy machinery and rolling goods. In 2008, Höegh Autoliners carried about 2.0 million car equivalent units (ceu) and made almost 3,100 port calls. A service provider with modern, flexible and efficient vessels The Höegh Autoliners fleet is designed for maximum flexibility to cater for the variety of rolling stock carried in the various trades. The company has expanded its carrying capacity through acquisitions, new buildings and lengthening of existing vessels, and has contracts for further new buildings for delivery 2009-2012. The current fleet includes 47 owned PCTCs with capacity ranging from 2300 to 7800 ceu for deep-sea trades. In addition, Höegh Autoliners is partner in a joint venture which is supplying three purpose-built Ro/Ro vessels on long-term charter to Airbus for transporting aircraft components and subassemblies in Europe. Höegh Autoliners is continuously investing in developing ship design and specification to enhance and improve efficiency and environmental impact. Strategy The global PCTC market has a positive growth based on increased globalization and growth in emerging markets. Höegh Autoliners' strategy is to continue its growth in this market based on providing high quality and efficient port-to-port transportation services to its customers' global distribution chain. Key success factor in this strategy is to leverage and further develop the company's core competence. Höegh Autoliners has a strong financial and strategic position which enables the company to respond quickly to customer demand for increased capacity and enhanced service offerings. The company is committed to limiting its impact on the environment and performing its business in a socially responsible way.

GustoMSC BV engages in the design and engineering of mobile offshore units and equipment. It offers engineering consultancy, customized design, basic design and equipment, and operational support services. The firm serves the offshore oil and gas, renewables, and civil construction markets. The company was founded by A. F. Smulders in 1862 and is headquartered in Schiedam, the Netherlands.

Part of Siemens Energy AG, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Deutschland GmbH develops and manufactures wind turbines. The company is based in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Part of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Vestas Blades UK Ltd. is a company that manufactures other electrical equipment. The company is based in Newport, UK.

Part of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Vestas Offshore Wind UK Ltd. is a renewable energy company that designs, manufactures, installs, and services wind turbines globally. The company is based in Warrington, UK. Vestas is committed to providing a safe environment for its employees and business partners to report any misconduct through its whistleblower system. The British company's website provides information about its strategy, mission, vision, governance guidelines, and business principles. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in providing sustainable energy solutions and optimizing wind turbine performance and efficiency through research and development efforts and strategic supplier agreements.

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is a technology innovation and research center for offshore renewable energy. The private company is based in Glasgow, UK. The British company has developed a state-of-the-art innovation center and initiated over £100M in projects. The company has built a team of nearly 100 talented employees and have research programs and sub-programs for offshore renewable energy technology. The CEO of the company is Andrew Jamieson.

APL Norway AS provides maritime services. The company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Sparkling Partners SAS specializes in engineering and technical studies. The company was founded by Martin Toulemonde, Charles Perrard, Nicolas de Kerangal and Jean Derreumaux in 2014 and is headquartered in Lille, France.

Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank offers corporate and investment banking services to large corporate clients and financial institutions. Its products include debt optimization and distribution, structured finance, global markets division and international transaction banking products. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Development Bank of Japan, Inc. offers financing, investing, and advisory services. It provides loans, equity investments, debt guarantees, and bonds. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

3Sun Group Ltd. provides control, instrumentation, and engineering services to the energy industry. Its services include installation offshore and onshore, inspection, operation and maintenance and asset integrity. The company was founded by Graham Thomas Hacon and Willie Dawson in 2007 and is headquartered in Great Yarmouth, the United Kingdom.

BW Pacific Ltd. owns and operates oil product tankers and vessels, which is engaged in the transportation of oil products. It operates through the following two segments: Long Range Tankers and Medium Range Tankers. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Singapore.

BW Maritime Pte Ltd. provides commercial and technical management services in the tanker industry. The firm operates a fleet of crude carriers that are utilized on spot charter and time charter markets. It also provides ship management and operation services. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Gard P. & I. (Bermuda) Ltd. is a private company based in Hamilton, Bermuda. and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. Rolf-Thore Roppestad has been the CEO of the Bermudian company since 1997.

Part of Gard P. & I. The company is based in Hamilton, Bermuda. (Bermuda) Ltd., Gard Marine & Energy Ltd. is a Bermudian company that provides marine insurance services and offers insurance covers to clients in the international upstream oil and gas industry and to shipyards.

Assuranceforeningen Gard provides insurance services. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Arendal, Norway.

Part of Gard P. & I. The company is based in Arendal, Norway. (Bermuda) Ltd., Gard Marine & Energy Insurance (Europe) AS is a Norwegian company that provides non-life insurance services. The CEO of the company is Rolf-Thore Roppestad.

Renewable UK Association is a private company that focuses on renewable energy. The company is based in London, UK. The British company's website is renewableuk.com. The company was founded in 1978. Dan McGrail has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Ocean Breeze Energy GmbH & Co. KG owns and operates a wind farm. The firm operates BARD Offshore 1 (BO1). The company is headquartered in Bremen, Germany.

Greensolver SASU provides technical and business services to the wind and solar farms. It operates as an independent asset manager which offers construction, operation and technical audit services. The company was founded by Guy Auger in 2008 and is headquartered in Paris, France.