Geir Jørgensen (NO)

Geir Jørgensen is the SVP Global Head of Loss Prevention at Skuld, a large marine insurance provider. Jørgensen took on the position in 2018.

During this Deep Dive he will share his views on oceangoing transport of EVs and the real risk. 

Jørgensen has a BSc in mechanical engineering, and close to 30 years of experience from the maritime business. 

He spent 9 years at sea on seismic survey vessels, he has done consultancy work helping shipowners with implementing planned maintenance systems and safety management systems. From 2007 until 2018 he worked for Höegh Autoliners and had positions as DPA, CSO, Head of HSSEQ and Head of Crewing. 

Jørgensen has a broad overview of global vehicle transportation and engaged in several research projects involving fire risk and how to handle vehicle fires involving lithium-ion batteries.

He currently holds the following positions:

Chair of IG (International group of P&I Insurers) Technical Committee

Member of CEFOR (The Nordic Association of Marine Insurers) Technical Committee

Represents IG in IACS Council Members meeting

Member of several JWG (Joint Industry Working Groups) under the IACS umbrella