The tanker market was reeling Thursdayamid reports that embattled US tanker owner Overseas Shipholding Group has beenhit with another high-profile departure.

Sources say Kevin Wise, who served asvice president and head of the Aframax and Suezmax International tanker poolsfor nearly two years, has jumped ship to join Mjolner Shipping.

When contacted by TradeWinds, chiefexecutive Robert “RJ” Lyons said the new hire follows a broader bid to breakinto the VLCC segment.

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