The new member – Edvīns Bērziņš has been elected in the Management Board of joint stock company „Latvijas kuģniecība” (Latvian Shipping Company) for the five year term of duties. The new member of the Management Board is professional in jurisprudence and maritime law and holds position of the director of legal department of Latvian Shipping Company since 2006. Edvīns Bērziņš has Master degree in law and professional MBA as well as is employed in the academic field.

Therefore, the Management Board of Latvian Shipping Company now consists of five members as set out in the articles of association – chairman Imants Sarmulis and members Andris Linužs, Raivis Veckāgans, Paul Thomas and Edvīns Bērziņš.

The new member of the Management Board Edvīns Bērziņš does not own the shares of Latvian Shipping Company.

 

 

In handy or medium-sized tankers category Latvian Shipping Company is among the leading tanker owners in the world, it is also in a leading position among similar companies in Northern Europe when it comes to oil shipments. Latvian Shipping Company owns 21 modern up-to-standard tankers employing more than thousand well trained and experienced seamen from Latvia. In total, the commercial fleet of Latvian Shipping Company consists of 23 tankers, as Latvian Shipping Company operates two tankers that belong to other ship owners. Shortly the fleet of Latvian Shipping Company will be increased by four new medium-sized vessels. 

 

Additional information:

Ģirts Apsītis

Adviser of the Chairman of the Management Board

Latvian Shipping Company

Phone: +371 67020126

E-mail : ir@lscgroup.lv