Improved profit at Clarksons in 2017 has been reflected in higher bonus payments to its leading executives.

It comes after a review of executive pay at the world’s largest shipbroker following opposition from around one quarter of votes cast on 2016 remuneration at its previous annual general meeting.

According to Clarksons annual report, chief executive Andi Case and chief financial and operating officer Jeff Woyda saw bonuses increase along with the broker’s bottom line.