Dane Steen Nygaard Madsen becomes chief operatingofficer on 1 June, it said.

“He brings with him solid experience inrunning ships, stemming from his seagoing career as well as his time with APMoller in Copenhagen where he was operationally responsible for a large sectionof its fleet,” it said.

Madsen has also been technical director of Nordic Tankers/Herning Shipping.

He also has experience in overseeing newbuildingprojects from various yards in Denmark, Germany, Korea and China.

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