Maritime Industry Briefing: PIL Names New CEO, DOF Secures Extended Petrobras Contract

## PIL Lines Up Former PSA Executive as Next CEO Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) has moved to secure its leadership succession, naming former PSA International executive Wan Chee Foong as its next chief executive officer, according to Splash247. Wan, a veteran of the ports and logistics sector, assumed the deputy CEO role on October 5 and is set to formally succeed current CEO Lars Kastrup in April 2027. The appointment signals a deliberate and structured transition at one of Asia's prominent container shipping lines. Wan's background at PSA International — one of the world's largest port operators — brings deep operational and commercial expertise in global trade infrastructure, a profile well-suited to steering PIL through an increasingly competitive container shipping landscape. The board-led selection process underscores PIL's focus on continuity and strategic stability as the carrier continues to develop its network across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. --- ## DOF Extends Another Petrobras PLSV Contract to 2028 Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has secured a further long-term contract extension with Brazilian state-controlled oil and gas giant Petrobras, Splash247 reports. The pipelay support vessel (PLSV) *Skandi Olinda* has been awarded a 304-day extension following negotiations with Petrobras, pushing the vessel's commitment well into 2028. The deal marks another in a series of contract extensions DOF has secured with Petrobras in recent months, reflecting the sustained demand for subsea and pipelay support services in Brazil's prolific offshore oil sector. For DOF, the extension provides meaningful revenue visibility and continued utilisation for a key asset in its PLSV fleet. Brazil's pre-salt deepwater fields remain among the most active offshore development regions globally, and Petrobras's ongoing investment in subsea infrastructure continues to underpin strong demand for specialised support vessels. --- *Sources: Splash247*