Forland Shipping Gets New Chief Executive Officer

Forland Shipping, a privately owned shipping company, has appointed Tore Larsen as the new CEO, with effect from April 01, 2014.

Tore Larsen comes from a position as Group Fleet Support Manager at Subsea 7 in Grimstad, Norway. Larsen has extensive operational experience from different positions within the offshore industry, and he received his education as a Master Mariner from Fredrikstad Maritime School in Norway.

The former CEO and owner of Frode Bjørn AS, Frode Bjørn Forland, continues as Chairman of the Board in the companies.

Forland Shipping is a privately owned shipping company with a history dating back to 1973. It owns and operates some of the market’s most advanced offshore vessels. The company operates world wide, and has a high level of technical expertise and a strong focus on quality, health, safety and the environment in all its operations.

Forland Shipping is an innovative and flexible company that offers vessels specially adapted for the offshore industry. The company focuses on sustainable growth and is renowned for its high-quality fleet and its consistently high performance over time. With a total of 100 competent staff and crew, Forland Shipping is well-positioned for the future.