Poten & Partners has swooped in to take on the bulk of the employees from gas specialist Wavespec after they were left stranded following Braemar Shipping Services’ sale of their company collapsed.

Poten has set up a new marine and terminals business arm to accommodate them.

At least five of the eight Wavespec staff are joining Poten in a swift move by the brokerage and consultancy firm that was wrapped up in just a week.