The giant new Saudi Arabian shipyard International Maritime Industries (IMI) has named its CEO as it focuses on a 2019 start date.

The joint venture between Saudi Aramco, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), Saudi shipowner Bahri and Lamprell has brought in Fathi Al Saleem to lead the project.

Aramco said Al-Saleem has over 23 years of experience at the company and has led the feasibility and commercial development stages of the joint venture.