Claus Winter Graugaard of the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping passed away from sudden illness on 30 July. He was 51 years old. “Claus was widely recognised as a pivotal leader both at the Center and in the broader maritime industry,” the centre said in a statement.
“Since joining the Center’s leadership team in January 2021, he played an integral role serving as Chief Technology Officer — Onboard Vessel Solutions. “Claus was widely respected for his professionalism, dedication, and relentless drive in advancing the maritime industry’s transition to a sustainable future,” according to the statement. Winter Graugaard was educated as a naval architect and marine engineer at the Technical University of Denmark and the University of Strathclyde.
He embarked on a distinguished career in the shipping industry, with significant tenures at Det Norske Veritas and J. Lauritzen A/S, where he led strategic projects and global operations. He was actively involved with the Danish Shipowners’ Association and served on the boards of Star Management Associates and AXIS Offshore.
During his time at the Center, he led the onboard vessel solutions team to impressive achievements, the centre said. “Guided and supported by our partner organizations, his leadership contributed significantly to advancing the feasibility of decarbonising shipping. “His work included developing new ship designs, solutions for converting the existing fleet, and new ways of o.