Among the 300 or so guests, 60 had flown from neighbouring Japan, others from as far away as Norway.

The festivities included an eclectic mix of live music, lavish cocktails and nibbles, and a cake-cutting ceremony.

The cake took the shape of the first-ever ship under Fleet’s management — the 65,785-dwt panamax bulker Min Noble (built 1981).

Fleet was established in 1994 and has grown significantly over the years.