As TradeWinds recently reported, the French outfit dipped its toe into US shipbroking with the addition of the team from Stamford’s Bulk Ocean Chartering.

The high profile of BRS’ guests seemed to reflect its warm welcome, as top executives of US shipowners mingled among the attendees. The event celebrated the recent move to create BRS USA by taking on Bulk Ocean’s full 16-member team, including shipbrokers and support staff.