The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) says it has appointed Rob Drysdale as its new director.

Drysdale will assume the role at OCIMF's next executive committee meeting in in June. Captain Andrew Cassels, who has served as director for three years, will step down. Cassels is also vice president of safety and operational risk for BP.

Drysdale was seconded to OCIMF from International Marine Transportation in May 2016 as senior technical advisor.