Icon Offshore has begun a search for a new managing director following the departure of current incumbent Amir Hamzah Azizan.

He is leaving the Malaysian offshore vessel operator after less than 18 months in the job to pursue other opportunities.

Icon said he will depart on 30 November 2017 and join Malaysian company Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels.

“It is with great regret that the board announces the departure of Amir Hamzah as the managing director of Icon,” the company said in a statement.