Inchcape Shipping Services opens new office in Dutch Harbour, Alaska

INCHCAPE Shipping Services (ISS), a maritime services provider, has expanded its network in North America by opening a new office in Dutch Harbour, Alaska.

"The opening of this office will give ISS a much needed presence in this area of Alaska," said Inchcape vice president Tod Gannet. "This will allow us to better serve our current client base as well as explore new business opportunities in the region."

The area was previously handled by the company's Seattle office through a local sub agent network, and it still expects to use sub agents in Alaska, with the aim of future expansion "as business and current clientele dictate", a company statement said.

The office is headed up by port manager Greg Pawlak, formerly an ISS manager in Long Beach. "We are excited to open up an office in an area where offshore exploration is expected to grow significantly and pleased to have Greg back to take on the challenge in what is a very remote part of the US," said vice president Ian Whelan.

In addition to its new office in Alaska, the company's geographical network has been growing recently with expansion in Chile and Mauritius.