The board has initiated a search for a new CEO.
In the mean time, Teo Choo Wee, a non-executive director of the trust, will be acting CEO, with effect from December 1, 2009.
Mr Teo, who has over seven years' experience in the shipping industry, will be seconded from Pacific International Lines (Private) Limited where he is currently the Deputy General Manager responsible for fleet management and the sale and purchase of ships.