ABS appoints corporate VP for government affairs

Offshore staff

HOUSTON -- ABS has appointed Sean T. Connaughton as corporate VP for government affairs. Connaughton previously served as US maritime administrator.

In this newly created position, Connaughton will act as the society's primary liaison with national governments at senior levels, establishing and maintaining close working relationships with the principal executive and legislative bodies that influence maritime policy as it relates to safety and classification issues.

02/12/2009