Connecticut-based tanker brokerage MJLF & Associates is continuing a build-up of its Houston outpost with the hire of a new operations head previously employed by Navig8.

The Stamford outfit has hired Manbir Waraich, who had been working as Navig8’s head of US operations and is a former master on VLCCs with the Bernhard Schulte Group.

MJLF president John Stichter praised Waraich’s experience in operations and other industry roles.