Fearnleys sale-and-purchase boss Lars Christian Skarsgard is taking over as chief executive of bulker owner Belships.

Skarsgard will join the Oslo-listed shipowner from the leading shipbroker on 15 March, it was announced today.

Lars Christian Skarsgard is the new chief executive of Belships. Photo: Lars Christian Skarsgard

“I'm thrilled about the opportunity to join Belships. Exciting times lay ahead for the company, and I look forward to getting started," he told TradeWinds today.