Lauritzen Bulkers president Peter Borup has left the Danish shipowner.

Borup, a former Norden executive, will be replaced by Lauritzen Kosan president Thomas Woidemann on an interim basis.

Talk of Borup's exit was confirmed by Lauritzen in a statement to TradeWinds on Tuesday.

It has not been possible to reach Borup for comment.

Lauritzen has announced plans to cut 15% of its shore-based staff.