Christian Andersen is to return to shipbroking after his ousting in April as chief executive of LPG owner Avance Gas.

Andersen has been recruited as the new head of Oslo shipbroker Lorentzen & Stemoco (L&S), which is controlled by Norway's Tidemand family.

Caroline Tidemand confirmed Andersen's appointment to TradeWinds.

He is clever business wise, and has an extensive network and the best qualifications to take the company forward

Caroline Tidemand

“He is clever business wise, and has an extensive network and the best qualifications to take the company forward," said Tidemand.

"The board is very pleased that he accepted the position and we have great expectations as to how the company will develop."