Interferry & Events
Interferry elects four directors and names Marcus Risberg president
Interferry said on 9 November 2026 that its annual general meeting in Bangkok elected four directors for a four-year term and appointed Marcus Risberg of Viking Line as president for one year. Götz Becker of FRS was reconfirmed as chairman. The next conference is in Mariehamn.
Source: Marine Business News (opens in a new tab)
Marine Business News published on 9 November 2026 Interferry’s announcement that the association has elected a new board, voted in at the annual general meeting held with its 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok.
The four new directors, each for a four-year term, are Robert Blažinović, president of the management board and chief executive of Jadrolinija; Erik Bombard, vice president of operations at Catalina Express; Chris Carbone, chief executive of Spirit of Tasmania; and Kasper Moos, chief executive of P&O Ferries.
Greta Bedard of STQ Ferries, Terry MacRae, formerly of Hornblower, and Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram of Chao Phraya Express Boat Co., Ltd. are stepping down. Marcus Risberg of Viking Line was appointed president for a one-year term, leading into Interferry2027, in Viking Line’s home port of Mariehamn, Åland. Götz Becker of FRS was reconfirmed as chairman of the board for a one-year term. Seamus Murphy of San Francisco Bay Ferry was reconfirmed as vice chairman. Mark Wilson of Bay Ferries Ltd./Northumberland Ferries Ltd. will serve as treasurer.
Interferry chief executive Mike Corrigan said: “I am extremely pleased with the success of our 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok and the strong collaborative spirit demonstrated across our membership. As our industry navigates significant regulatory requirements, takes the next steps toward decarbonization, and remains steadfast in its commitment to safety, Interferry continues to stay on a strong course driven by unified expertise and dedication from around the globe.”