A well-known face in VLCC chartering has stepped off the main stage, and, although he loved his time on the front line, he is not optimistic about the future for brokers and private shipowners.

Affinity (Shipping) tanker broker Per Mansson, 65, officially retired at the end of last month, informing his industry friends with one of his trademark sign-offs, and now new contact email, “easyontonic”.