Scorpio Tankers chief Emanuele Lauro has paid tribute to company director Donald C Trauscht who died at the weekend.

Trauscht, who Lauro describes as a great man, has been a director of Scorpio Tankers since it went public more than six years ago.

In a statement today, Lauro said: “Don has been an invaluable member of our board of directors since his appointment in 2010, and the company will be forever grateful for his contributions and dedication to the company.