Morten Hoegh has added another string to his bow after becoming chairman of Norwegian P&I club Gard.

The chairman of Hoegh LNG was previously the deputy to Bengt Hermelin at Gard.

Hermelin is stepping down after five years in the role.

The new deputy chairman is Michael Lykiardopulo of Neda Maritime Agency.

Gard CEO Rolf Thore Roppestad said: “I would like to thank Bengt for the skill, experience and energy he has given to Gard since he took over the post in 2013.