A shake-up in the executive office at the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) has seen long-serving commercial director Captain Nasrollah Sardashti appointed as its new managing director.

Sardashti replaces Siroos Kianersi, who led the company since October 2016.

While NITC’s public relations department confirmed Sardashti’s appointment to Iranian media, no reason was given for Kianersi’s departure.

Sardashti is a popular industry figure known for his clear views and sense of humour.