Naval retiree snapped up
Miko Marine of Norway has been quick to secure the services of John Gunnar Refsnes following his retirement as Commander SG from the Royal Norwegian Navy.
He recently completed 42-years of active naval service which culminated in his last 12-years as the head of Norway’s Naval Engineering and Safety Centre. After a career which found him in senior positions aboard a variety of naval vessels, he has joined Miko as the company’s first damage control and technical executive. Miko will be deploying his considerable expertise and outreach as part of a new marketing emphasis that will focus on supplying Miko products for navy, coastguard and government operated ships. This will be in parallel with an increased emphasis on the safety and damage control that is needed for passenger and cruise ships.
Commenting on his new appointment, John Gunnar said; “After many years working directly for and with the safety of seafarers and safe operations afloat, I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to continue on this course with Miko Marine after leaving the naval service.”
Company managing director, Cato Stoll has welcomed John Gunnar to the Miko team and believes that his rare expertise will be a powerful asset for its expansion into new markets. “We already employ highly qualified naval engineers and architects but John Gunnar’s specific expertise will enable us to introduce important new products to the naval and cruise sectors. With his input and endorsement, we will be confident that they will meet the strict demands of these markets.”
