The 31-year-old Norwegian will remain in Philadelphia untilthe end of the year before becoming chairman of the board and assuming anotherposition within the Aker Group, a statement said.

Steinar Nerbovik, currently senior vice presidentof operations of US subsidiary Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc (APSI), will becomemanaging director of both it and the Oslo-listed parent.

"Serving as CEO has been an honour andI look forward to contributing to the growth of AKPS in a new role,” Rokke said.

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