Clarksons Platou has combined its subsea and renewables desks in Oslo, while adding one new shipbroker.

The move reflects the merging nature of two traditionally disparate sectors — as well as a start to recovery in the offshore sector, said Petter Dyring of the shipping services group.

The company has subsea and ­renewables brokers spread across the world who co-operate with the eight-strong Oslo team, which has four staff in each sector.