Alex Staring is about to head up Euronav’s new offshore department after relinquishing the role of chief operating officer (COO).

Alex Staring.
The Belgian tanker owner, which controls a 50% stake in the 442,000-dwt floating storage and offloading units (FSO) Asia and Africa (both built 2002), says Staring will remain a member of the executive committee when he is named chief offshore officer.

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