Parakou Tankers, which was set up at the end of last year, has recruited shipping “top guns” to further expand its presence in the medium-range (MR) tanker sector.

The CC Liu-led company has taken on Claus Albrektsen and Ng Kam Hong to lead its chartering and business development functions.

Albrektsen brings 20 years’ experience in the shipping industry, the past eight years in senior positions with Torm, where he played a key role in the expansion of its presence in the US market.

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