Richard Fulford-Smith’s Affinity (Shipping) has recruited Norwegian shipbroking veteran Jan Egil Roald as part of an expansion in Norway.

Former Platou and Arctic Shipping man Roald will be joined in Affinity's Oslo office by newbuilding broker Petter C Arentz, who is relocating from London.

“Petter and I had known each other since we were 11 or 12 years old and have worked together for 20 years.