The Board of Directors of Western Bulk Chartering AS announced the appointment of Board member Ørjan Svanevik as interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Svanevik has been a Board member of the company since August 2023, and will continue to serve as a director in parallel with the interim CEO position. Reference is made to the stock exchange notice 15 February 2024, announcing that Hans Aasnæs will step down from his position as CEO of Western Bulk.