He will take up the post at the Oslo-listed seismic vessel operator in the first quarter of this year.

He replaces Rolf Ronningen who informed the Polarcus board of his planned retirement in 2014.

Starr, who has over 30 year’s industry experience, joins Polarcus from TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company.

During his time at TGS Rod served as senior vice president Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific and most recently senior vice president western hemisphere.

Ronningen