BLACK llp

Marat Salmenov, Director/Operations Manager

A Kazakh National with 11 years offshore experience in the Caspian Sea. Ex-Navy officer, worked on various vessels in positions ranging from 2nd mate to Captain. Most recent offshore experience includes Master of accommodation vessels and tugboats. HLO certified for helipad equipped vessels. Experienced in anchor handling activities and holds a diploma at Master’s grade. His local knowledge, in-depth marine and engineering education is instrumental in conducting safe and efficient offshore marine operations.

Arjan Goris, Commercial Director

Dutch national with over 10 years experience in the northeast Caspian region, managing offshore construction works for Boskalis B.V. on the Kashagan field and since 2002 working as Branch Director for Caspian Services Group. The latter is a marine and seismic orientated company, grown from a 1 vessel operation in 2000 to a fleet of 16 vessels and 2 seismic affiliates in 2008. Arjan has a Mining Engineering background (MSc Mining Engineering, Delft) and has gained invaluable experience in operating in the shallow waters of the northeast Caspian.

Zulfiya Sultangaliyeva, Financial Manager

A Kazakh national, Zulfiya has worked in senior accounting positions for over 14 years including for PetroleumGeoServices, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and the Rice Group. A graduate of the Kazakh State University of World Languages and the Economic Faculty at the Kazakh State Academy of Management. Zulfiya has been employed by BLACK llp since inception.

Gennady Khan, Shore based Marine Advisor and BLACK llp’s Russian Agent

A Russian National with 15 years experience in the Caspian Sea as Captain of exploration vessels. Previous experience includes Master of tankers and general cargo vessels to 12,000DWT. Certified Deep Sea Captain. His local knowledge, marine contacts and engineering understanding represent a considerable asset to the Company. Gennady manages the interests of the Company in the Russian Federation (Astrakhan), particularly active during vessel canal transits.

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