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UP COMING EVENTS
PRESIDENT’S NOTES
SAVE THE DATES
SUMMER 2011
DO YOU NEED A LITTLE RELIEF? IS
THAT NEEDED RELIEF FROM THE SUMMER HEAT OR
THE
JULY 2011
JONES ACT
RESTRICTIONS?
During the summer sizzle of June I enjoyed opportunities
to meet and mingle with many CMA members and maritime professionals at Silver Bells, the Marine Money cocktail reception at the MoMA and our June luncheon. Our
luncheon speakers Murray Fisher and Admiral Greene
were both inspiring and enlightening. The Q&A session following Kings Point Superintendent Admiral Greene’s
remarks prompted discussion on the ship building aspect
of the Jones Act.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
CMA Annual Summer Picnic/Lobster Bake
5:30 pm-9:00 pm
Stamford Yacht Club
97 Ocean Drive West, Stamford, CT
Members: $75/ Non-Members: $125
(includes a one year CMA Membership)
See Page 5 for more info.
CONTENTS
Friday, July 29, 2011
7th Annual CMA Tennis Tournament
Play starts at 8:30 am
Venue: Sterling Farms, Stamford, CT
Player package: $125 per person
Lunch only: $60 per person
President’s Notes
—page 1
From the Editor
—page 3
Membership Notes
—page 5
CMA Annual Summer Picnic & Lobster Bake –
See Page 7 for more info.
Thursday evening, July 14th, 2011
—page 5
CMA Dart Tournament
—page 6
Anyone for Tennis? – The 7th annual CMA Tennis
NO CMA EVENTS IN AUGUST –
ENJOY THE REST OF THE SUMMER!
For Reservations for all CMA Events please call
Lorraine at +1.203.406.0109 Ext 3717
Visit http://www.cmaconnect.com for more info.
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Tournament…..
—page 7
CMA Education Awards Luncheon 2011
—page 8
To The Editor
—page 10
People on the Move
—page 11
Job Mart
—page 12
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CMA INFORMATION
Is it time to offer relief from the restriction that all goods
transported by water between U.S. ports be carried on vessels constructed in the U.S.? Despite the other Jones Act
restrictions, the discussion at the luncheon focused on
relief from the shipbuilding requirement. Several attendees
spoke out against the U.S. shipbuilding restriction and
requested that the Superintendent carry this message to
MARAD.
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OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Beth Wilson-Jordan
P: (203) 249-7551
Email:
bwilsonjordan@optonline.net
SECRETARY
Tony Backos
P: (646) 361-4061
Email:
abackos@wfw.com
VICE PRESIDENT
Molly McCafferty
P: (203) 406-3448
F: (203) 965-7850
Every President from Reagan to Obama has supported the
Jones Act. The purpose of the Merchant Marine Act of
1920, aka the Jones Act, is to support the U.S. Merchant
Marine industry. Is the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 supporting the U.S. Merchant Marine industry in 2011 and
beyond? Can we build state of the art, cost competitive
ships in the U.S.? Can we have successful U.S. coastwise,
short sea shipping enjoyed by many other countries? Can
we ensure a future U.S. flag fleet for our maritime academy
graduates and U.S. mariners? Can we maintain a U.S.
mariner pool needed in times of national emergency or
war? Can we support the maritime opportunities in the offshore wind energy or LNG industries? Is it time for a
Merchant Marine Act of 2011?
Email: mgm@clipper-group.com
TREASURER
Charlie Tammara
P: (203) 662-2604
F: (203) 662-2786
Email:
charlie.tammara@heidmar.com
GOVERNORS & COMMITTEE CHAIRS
MEMBERSHIP
John Kulukundis
P: (203) 550-1720
Email:
john.kulukundis@gmail.com
SOCIAL
Len Faucher
P: (203) 629-2300
F: (203) 629-9101
PLANNING & ADMIN
Ian Workman
P: (203) 863-0001
F: (203) 863-0055
COMMUNICATION
David Fillis
P: (203) 662-2668
F: (203) 662-6610
Email: lf@crweber.com
Email: david.fillis@heidmar.com
EDUCATION
Margaret Faucher
P: (201) 655-9381
MEMBERSHIP LIAISON
Kim Edwards
P: (203) 548-7444
F: (866) 548-7720
Email:
mfaucher@eagle.org
Much has been written, circulated and debated on this subject. I know that it is time for the maritime industry to speak
up, to educate and communicate with the public, students,
legislators and leaders to take action to promote and support our entire U.S. maritime industry.
Email: iworkman@wfscorp.com
Email:
cmamembership@gmail.com
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR & NEWSLETTER
Donald B. Frost
P: (203) 406-0109 • F: (203) 406-0110
Email: Editor@cmaconnect.com
JOB MART: Lorraine Parsons/Cari Koellmer
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WEB: Lorraine Parsons
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Lastly, August will bring a change of watch in the
Presidency at SUNY Maritime. I extend my congratulations
and CMA welcome to Rear Admiral Wendi Carpenter as
she takes the helm at Fort Schuyler.
Infrastructure Engineering and dept of Geography and
Geoinformation Science, Rutgers University Center for
Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation, CSC
Advanced Marine Center, GeoEye Inc. Satellite Imaging
Center and DLR, German Aerospace and Transportation
Studies Center, Berlin, Germany.
Stay cool in the summer heat, and I’ll see you at the picnic
and tennis tournament!
On Monday 13th June, Ian Workman, the Chair of our
Planning and Administration Committee had an informal
lunch, hosted at the offices of Holland & Knight, welcoming
Ms. Thato Tsautse, President of the Durban Chamber of
Commerce and Industry. Ms. Thato also sits on an advisory committee which advises the President of South Africa
on Maritime matters concerning all of South Africa.
Best regards,
Beth Wilson-Jordan
FROM
THE
EDITOR
The June “Education” luncheon featured very deserving
students and two good speakers. Miss Meren Engh, a summer intern at Marine Money, wrote up the event in detail.
Don’t miss her article.
The issue of the Jones Act and the abortive America’s
Marine Highway initiative were the core issues in a very
good article by my friend, H. Clayton Cook (a.k.a “Clay”) of
Seward & Kissell’s Washington DC office. The piece titled
“Dead in the Water?” appeared in the May/June 2011 issue
of The Maritime Executive. Clay and I do not agree on
everything but we enjoyed a very civilized conversation at
Marine Money’s wonderful cocktail party in the sculpture
garden of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) June 21st.
We are also pleased to have a Letter to the Editor regarding Paul Slater’s article of May. The author (a member),
Paul Mazzarulli, raises some good points.
Just when you thought CMA would go into summer hibernation, a flood of new opportunities have come before us. I
have been asked to speak to another group of Chinese
municipal and provincial officials, planners and administrators from Shandong Province in mid-July at Central
Connecticut State University. You may recall I reported on
the first group last December. That was a learning experience both for me and the “students”. China’s president Hu
Jintao has instructed provincial leaders to learn about the
“Blue Economy” --- i.e. all about marine transportation (MT)
and those functions that intersect with MT.
Clay’s central point is that the Maritime Administration and
US DOT continue the NATO model (No Action Talk Only)
with no funding for the marine highway program. Clay and
I disagree on whether or not the Federal Government
should be subsidizing one mode of transportation (ships)
while railroads, trucking companies, bus companies, taxi
commissions and airlines can source their vehicles without
subsidies from among the most technologically advanced
providers with good delivery times and lowest cost --worldwide. Is ours a market economy or a centrally planned
command economy such as the former Soviet Union’s?
Last November I focused on industry structure and markets. Obviously, it was pretty basic. This time I expect the
focus to be more on policy. If you recall my surprise at how
last November’s students responded to the Jones Act,
you’ll understand my dread of trying to explain other US
maritime and trade policies.
Disregarding this unwinnable argument, I suggest that a
major reason why government has not moved to action is
those for whom they work –you and me—have not motivated them. Certainly there have been many conferences and
seminars - but who attends? Many articles have been written about short sea shipping (America’s Marine Highway or
what I used to call coastwise shipping) - but who reads
them? Contrast that with those who are singing the praises
of wind energy.
Later in July I’ll join Bob Kunkel at a two day Workshop at
George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia for the first US
- European Technology Transfer and Promotion for Marine
Highways. The event is sponsored by a consortium of
George Mason’s Dept of Civil, Environmental and
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I was listening to a National Public Radio program on computer video games and how they have become a multi-billion dollar a year biz. Even games that do not blow up the
world, like SimCity and other real life simulations of daily
living, have attracted many thousands of serious players.
Urban planners and decision makers now use simulations
like the games to understand how systems like transport
modes influence a very broad range of societal activities
with enormous economic consequences. For example,
planners and developers of real estate projects use simulations to sell their multi-billion dollar projects.
Thinking of our fellow Americans, while watching the
Fourth of July festivities in Washington and New York, it
was impossible not to think of how lucky we are. The title of
a well known patriotic song came to mind – God Bless
America.
On another topic, I was pleased to see that the nation’s oldest maritime school (founded in 1874) named a woman to
be president of the State University of New York Maritime
College at Fort Schuyler. Rear Admiral Wendi Carpenter,
USN took over from Vice Admiral John Craine July 1, 2011.
Her complete bio will be in all the maritime media by the
time we publish, but here are my highlights – graduated
University of Georgia in 1976 with a BS in Psychology, MA
in international relations from Salve Regina University,
executive programs in business, strategic planning and
innovation, Naval Aviator w/over 3500 military flight hours,
represented the US in coalitions and NATO forums. I hope
she can find time to speak at a CMA luncheon soon.
Maybe if the voting public could see for themselves how a
coastal marine transportation system that was part of an
integrated multi-modal system could improve their lives,
they would insist that such a system be built. It seems that
those who will benefit most are those that least understand
how such systems could make meaningful improvements
in their lives. Maybe 21st Century video game designers
could change that. It might be interesting to see Super
Mario Brothers run a 2,000 lane meter ro/ro into Stamford
harbor. Maybe not!
Lastly, CMA members have been invited to a safety awards
ceremony presented by American Maritime Safety Inc. of
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White Plains, NY to three well known US flag operators –
Liberty Maritime Corp., Keystone Shipping Inc. and
Crowley Maritime Corp. at The Yale Club, Thursday
October 27, 2011. Tables and tickets may be obtained by
contacting Stacy Goran at sgoran@maritimesafety.org or
914-997-2916.
CMA ANNUAL SUMMER
PICNIC & LOBSTER BAKE
THURSDAY
EVENING,
JULY 14TH, 2011
The always popular CMA Annual Summer Picnic will take
place Thursday evening, July 14th, 2011 once again at the
Stamford Yacht Club. As the lobster bake proved so popular the past three years we are planning on repeating it this
year also. We will also be holding our second CMA Dart
Tournament at this year’s picnic and you will find more
detail on this fun activity elsewhere in this newsletter. This
year the Dart Tournament is exclusively sponsored by ABS
Americas and we thank them greatly for their support.
That’s all folks! See you at the picnic.
Donald Frost
MEMBERSHIP NOTES
Please welcome the following new members.
Thursday, July 14th, 2011
5:30 pm-9:00 pm
Stamford Yacht Club
97 Ocean Drive West
Stamford, CT
http://www.stamfordyc.com (for directions)
Jameela Androulidakis, Admin Assistant - Global
Business Dept., SUNY Maritime College, NY
F. Robert Denig, Associate, Holland & Knight, LLP, New
York, NY
Mark Dumais, Sales Mgr - East Coast, Rolls-Royce
Marine, Inc., Franklin, MA
The Lobster Bake obviously costs us a lot more, but the
CMA will once again subsidize the event and we are able
to hold the price at $75 per person for CMA Members.
Douglas Friedenberg, Principal, Jigsaw Capital, LLC,
Riverside, CT
Jean Gould, VP External Affairs, ABS, Houston, TX
For Non-Members the cost will be $125 per person, which
will include a one-year membership to the CMA.
Mary Maxwell, Graduate Student, SUNY Maritime College
- Graduate Program, Bronx, NY
The fee includes - 3.5 hours of open bar of Heineken,
domestic draft beer, house wine, juice and soda
and a Picnic Menu of:
Domestic Cheeses & Grapes w/Assorted Crackers - Fresh
Crudite with Dips - Chips & Salsa – New England Clam
Chowder – Steamers w/Drawn Butter - Fresh Garden
Salad w/Assorted Dressings - Cole Slaw - Potato Salad Pasta Salad - Grilled Vegetable Platter - 1.25lb Lobster per
guest - Fried Chicken - BBQ Ribs - Corn on the Cob Steamed Red Potatoes – Cookies - Brownies - Fresh Fruit
Platter - Iced Tea - Pink Lemonade – Coffee & Tea
Amit Mokashi, Research Assistant, University of
Delaware, Newark, DE
Philipp Schuster, Operations, U-Sea Bulk (USA) Inc.,
Stamford, CT
Minas Sorotos, Managing Partner, Handy Chart Ltd.,
Athens, GREECE
Jennifer Umali, Recruitment Program Manager, Military
Sealift Command, St. Louis, MO
Dag Von Appen, President & CEO, Ultragas Group,
Santiago, CHILE
Reservations are required and pre-payments are appreciated - please call Lorraine at +1.203.406.0109 Ext 3717 to
reserve.
We hope to see you at the July 14th Picnic.
Checks payable to: "CMA" and mailed to:
Lorraine Parsons
Connecticut Maritime Association
One Stamford Landing, Suite 214
62 Southfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902
Johnny Kulukundis
Membership Committee Chair
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We also accept payments by Visa, MasterCard or
American Express – please call to pre-pay by credit card.
Whether you decide to arrive by car or by boat, we hope
that you will join us for another fun evening by the Sound
on July 14th.
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let me know if you would like to sign-up for this year's event
by calling me at +1.203.406.0109 Ext 3717 or by email by
reply or to: conferences@cmaconnect.com
TENNIS?
CMA TENNIS TOURNAMENT…..
We also welcome guests for the fabulous lunch only and to
spectate. Cost for the lunch only is $60 per person and
reservations are required.
Once again it’s time to think of tennis, as we reprise our
very successful CMA Tennis Tournament.
For payments: Make checks payable to "CMA" and mail to:
Lorraine Parsons, Event Director
Connecticut Maritime Association, Inc.
One Stamford Landing, Suite 214
62 Southfield Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
The Seventh annual CMA Tennis Tournament will take
place on Friday, July 29th, 2011 at Sterling Farms in
Stamford (1349 Newfield Avenue).
As in the past, teams will be doubles teams, mixed doubles
teams if you like. Past Champions are planning on returning, so should once again be a day of fun, camaraderie and
great tennis.
For payment by Visa, MasterCard or American Express,
please call me with card details.
We hope to see you on July 29th for another great day of
tennis. Let the games begin…..
The cost for the player package remains at $125 per person
and includes a light breakfast and our famous Greek Taverna
lunch and much more. Play will commence at 8:30 am.
Best wishes, Lorraine
Advance team registration is required and pre-payment
appreciated, although also accepted on the day, so please
Lorraine Parsons, Event Director, CMA
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CMA EDUCATION AWARDS
LUNCHEON 2011
By Maren Engh, Marine Money Summer Intern
The atmosphere at this year’s CMA Education Awards
Lunch was both jovial and informative. Several students
won awards for their academic excellence and Murray
Fisher, president of the New York Harbor School, and
RADM Phillip Greene, Jr., Superintendent of the U.S.
Merchant Marine Academy, gave heartfelt speeches to our
guests.
CMA Board, Speakers, Faculty and Award Winners present
CMA’s mission of furthering education and attracting future
talent to the shipping industry brought many talented students together at this lunch. This year we honored Michael
Russell and Julia Gorton from the Bridgeport Aquaculture
School, Adam Silvis and Sarkis Nahigian from
Massachusetts Maritime Academy and Jonathan James
Gardner and Christina Fernandez-O’Toole from the United
States Merchant Marine Academy. The students happily
accepted their awards and acknowledgement of their success.
Manhattan is exactly that- an island- so few kids had a connection to the water. He desired that more students would
be interested in the water and introduced to the maritime
world. This program has six areas of study: scuba, vessel
operations, marine systems technology, marine science
research, aqua culture and ocean engineering. These programs offer the opportunity to explore a multitude of areas
in the maritime world.
After the awards Murray Fisher, also founder of the Harbor
School and president of the New York Harbor Foundation,
spoke about his work in furthering shipping education. He
said that he wanted students to have the same connection
with nature and the sea that brought him so much joy growing up. The Harbor School is a public maritime high school
in New York City that began eight years ago.
The school’s beginning in Brooklyn, far from the water, was
almost a test to see if the school could survive. Seven
years later, the school was still growing and Murray Fisher
ached for a location on the water. With thirty million dollars,
he was able to successfully move the school to a perfect,
waterfront campus - Governor’s Island. This move only
increased the Harbor School’s success.
Mr. Fisher explained that there are one point one million
public school kids in New York and while the island of
Today, the Harbor School’s statistics show that about
eighty-five percent of students live below the poverty line
Speakers Murray Fisher and Admiral Greene with Beth Wilson-Jordan
Kings Point Alumni with the Kings Point Award Winners
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Massachusetts Maritime Award Winners
Bridgeport Aquaculture School Award Winners
and about ninety-eight percent are black or Hispanic. He
explains that everyone can meet the right standards of
education if they are given the chance and the Harbor
School has given so many students who would not have
had the chance to succeed otherwise, the opportunity to
have a successful and productive life after graduation from
the Harbor School.
as well as looking at how to gain prosperity for the industry.
He next explained that culture change is key. It is necessary to raise the bar from conduct to academic excellence
and reinforce the honor system. Business practices are
also a priority for the academy. He explained that while the
Academy had undergone some dark times, it was necessary to reevaluate internal affairs in order to achieve the
best business practices. He also stated that those dark
times have passed and they have achieved transparency
within the academy.
At the end of his talk, Mr. Fisher told the audience that there
is a fundraiser on October 6th to support maritime
progress. This will be the Harbor School’s first regatta
fundraiser and they look forward to connecting with the
maritime community.
Lastly, Admiral Greene discussed continuing to better their
relationship with Washington, DC. He explained the necessity of transparency with their advocates in DC as the
District is where the Academy’s budget is built. At the end
of his speech, he explained that it is very important for him
to maintain his relationship with the CMA and he would
love people to visit the Academy to so that they might hear
what they can do better to deliver what we need. His love
and desire of connecting with the youth is clear in his
demeanor as he explained that it is imperative to connect
with the youth who are becoming the next leaders of this
global, ever-changing world.
The last speaker, Rear Admiral Phillip Greene, was introduced by Jack Noonan, a longtime friend and fellow classmate at Kings Point. Admiral Greene acknowledged that as
Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, it is
his duty to inspire those that follow and inspire the community. He explained to the audience that the U.S. Merchant
Marine Academy is “your” academy and it provides leaders
to our nation. It is their duty to be the best examples of our
nation and their sense of service, ethics, character and
drive are critical.
This year’s luncheon was an overall success as students
gathered and discussed plans for the future and both old
and new friends were able to connect in an open and
enjoyable setting. It is clear by the attendees present that
the maritime world has many young people ready to take
on the challenges of the future. The speakers only emphasized the importance of youth and recognizing the achievements made both in the classroom and for our nation as a
whole.
There have been many changes to the academy in recent
years, especially with all that has occurred around the
world in terms of homeland security. Admiral Greene stated that it was the Academy’s time to shift directions and do
what is necessary to protect our nation. He listed several
priorities of the academy. The first of these was to reconnect with the industry. Next, he explained a comprehensive
strategic plan that provided stakeholder involvement, a look
at the technology of the future and bring it to the Academy
Photos courtesy of Gail Karlshoej
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and self-rewarding management structures), or esoteric
credit default derivatives? Whose right is it to discourage
or try to prevent “retail” and institutional investors from buying into the Baltic Dry or Tanker indices?
TO THE EDITOR
Re: Paul Slater’s article May 2011 page 7 “Searching for
Value in Shipping Companies”
Following Slater’s argument, he leaves us with an unanswerable predicament. The very nature of the commercial shipping industry is a modern application of the 1968
agricultural-economic dilemma published by Garret Hardin
known as The Tragedy of The Commons. When you have
a shared resource, such as a pasture, or the world’s fish
stocks, or the pool of potential shipping customers & charterers, there is a finite asset to be shared, but the possibility of unlimited beneficiaries. In shipping, there are only so
many potential charterers per vessel or clients per owner.
But there is no real barrier of entry, save the cost of acquiring tonnage, setting up an office, and hiring personnel.
Therefore, if a new entrant in the market offers tonnage at
a rate below “last done,” one cannot blame the charterer for
accepting that proposition, assuming the vessel is seaworthy (in class, properly flagged, etc.) and the management
is reputable.
In reply to what you called an abbreviated version Mr.
Slater’s paper in last month’s CMA Newsletter, I must begin
by asking, if the submission was edited for the purpose of
fostering “industry comity,” what did the original version
look like? (Ed: Touche’)
On a more serious note, he brings up a variety of good
points, most of which I agree with, until the final paragraphs. At that point, the editorial raises far more problems
than it answers. His points are historically accurate, and
well argued, however it also reflects an insular and perhaps
even selfish view. Who is to say that owners can’t, or
shouldn’t, reach out to public equity and debt markets for
the purposes of raising capital? Isn’t “buyer beware” the
cornerstone of any investment decision, be it shares of
Microsoft, bonds of a shipowner (even those with byzantine
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figure that out based on financial analysis. And, less well
informed investors will learn an eventual lesson. As once
said, a fool and his money were lucky enough to get together in the first place.
Mr. Slater leaves us with five bullet points that are characterized as “What to do?” – his opinion on how to “right” the
course of the present shipping market. First is “stop ordering new ships unless backed by long-term charter.” Whose
right is it to deny an owner access to spot cargoes? Is it
not the place of the end-users – the charterers – to decide
whom to address their logistical needs, by way of time
charter, COA, or spot voyages? If an owner chooses to
gamble his fleet on a pure spot market, then that owner
agrees to bear the consequences.
Finally, slashing management and administrative costs
may seem like a hard point to argue, but again, it is up to
management! To attract qualified talent, boards have to be
willing to pay competitive salaries. “Bucket shops” pay bargain basement compensation; well-run operations should
be entitled and empowered to reward their executives and
managers accordingly, in cash, options, shares, or any
other incentive (presuming it is legal).
Suggestion two is to “sell ships without time charters ….”.
The simple response to this is: who is to be forced to sell?
Is the suggestion that there be some governing body to
determine which owners shall be stripped of their tonnage,
and which ones get to stay in the game? Though shipping
is highly regulated by way of environmental restrictions and
other technical mandates, the commercial side of the maritime business is one of the last bastions of unfettered free
enterprise. I cannot imagine a multi-national body being
formed, let alone granted industry consensus, to mandate
the sale or repossession of fleets.
I do not disagree with the conclusion, that rates may have
a tough road ahead, across many sectors, but the arguments presented seem to be in favor of a regulatory “invisible hand” and not that of the market. Such an action is
contrary to the independent spirit and the entrepreneurial
nature that made this industry what it is today.
About the author:
Paul Mazzarulli is President of OutPost Analysis LLC, a
research, consulting, and project development firm focused
on the maritime and energy sectors. Mr. Mazzarulli has a
20-year career in the shipping, energy, and legal fields,
having worked with MJLF & Associates, PVM Oil, Sempra
Energy Trading, Noble Americas, and Evolution Markets.
His roles have included brokering spot tankers, negotiating
trading agreements, clean oil & biofuel cargo operations,
market analysis, physical & financial oil, power, & ethanol
brokerage, and credit documentation. His company is
based in Wilton, CT.
Point three, to lay-up ships, similarly begs for intervention
where none is needed. In an unprofitable market, owners
already can choose to lay up vessels or operate at a loss.
As in the Tragedy of the Commons, what owner would voluntarily “take a bullet” by laying up part of his fleet, thus
altering the ship supply and demand balance, enabling
those participants still active in the sector to gain the benefit of presumably higher rates (based on reduced ship
supply). Unless all ships in a given sector agree to pool
assets and revenues (implausible at best), with a corresponding re-allocation of profits to the dormant owners, it is
only in extreme situations where Owners and Operators
will voluntarily withdraw from a market and leave their
share to others with more patience and/or deeper pockets.
PEOPLE
Hoarding cash and suspending dividends is also an
uneasy solution. What body has the right to mandate, or
even suggest, that a publicly traded vehicle do such a
thing? That is the very action that will send investors running and ultimately drive down the share prices. Corporate
governance is the right of the corporation and its board of
directors. If they choose to pay a dividend, it is their choice.
If such payouts are unsustainable, informed investors will
ON THE
MOVE
Our friend Joseph (Joe) A. Sanchez has joined ship
cleaning firm, BIS Services LLC (formerly known as
Bertucci Industrial Services). Joe was previously with
Wilhelmsen companies for over 14 years and brings over
25 years of maritime knowledge to this rapidly growing
company that serves construction and ship service
clients.
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Candidates seeking employment must be a
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CMA website at: http://www.cmaconnect.com
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Provided mentoring and training to younger finance analysts helping
them to develop the professional skills necessary to succeed in high
pressure business environments
Contact: Marilyn Wentworth-Hanson
Telephone: 914 669 4614
E-Mail: mwentworthhanson@gmail.com
SituationS Wanted
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Candidate 1: Massachusetts Maritime Academy has excellent graduates and interns who need your support.
Candidate 5: Maritime Law graduate seeking an working opportuni-
If your organization is interested in a job candidate or student intern, the
ty in maritime industry
International Maritime Business Program at Massachusetts
Maritime
As a candidate determined to explore the world of international shipping
Academy has graduates and students that might suit your needs very
business, I enthusiastically look forward to putting my knowledge and
well. These students understand the intricacies of international maritime
experience into practice of the global maritime industry. My knowledge
business and are proud representatives of a disciplined, regimented mar-
and interest of admiralty and maritime law has been greatly developed as
itime education.
I have been systematically trained by learning every aspects of this area.
They take courses in in Finance, Accounting, marketing, Economics,
The experiences that I had gained from working in different law firms
Admiralty Law, Chartering & Brokerage, E-Commerce,Logistics/Supply
helped me to develop good customer service skills, office skills as well as
Chain Management, Marine Insurance, to name a few. The internship
interpersonal skills. My international background provides me with, not
periods are July-August and January-February.
only a comprehensive mode of thinking, but also skills of effective com-
If you have an opening or an interest in obtaining additional information on
munication. Meanwhile, I readily adapt to new situations and demands,
this program, please contact the Department Chair, Dr. Bani Ghosh at
and am always excited to learn new concepts. I am looking for a position
bghosh@maritime.edu at your convenience
in marine insurance companies, P&I clubs, vessel chartering teams, ship
broker teams, shipping finance companies, or any other ocean shipping
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business related working opportunities.
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Education: LL.M. in Admiralty and Maritime Law, Tulane University Law
Candidate 2: Seeking an opportunity in Finance in the Maritime or
School, New Orleans
Energy sector.
LL.B. in Commercial Law, Dalian University Law School, Dalian, China
Young, experienced Marine Engineer, seeking an entry level Analyst posi-
Bar Admission: New York State bar exam results pending
tion at an investment bank, private equity or VC firm.
Experience: Assisted in different aspects of court proceeding and pretrial
Education: B.S., Marine Engineering, USMMA; Professional Certificate,
conferences
Investment Banking, New York University; Independent study, Harvard
Language Skills: English and Mandarin Chinese
Business School and MIT-Sloan School of Management.
English-Chinese and Chinese-English Interpreter for various international
I am a natural leader and a team player, who learns very quickly, and
business meetings.
operates with high accuracy and precision. I think creatively and work
Contact: Yumin Zhao
analytically. I enjoy building relationships with industry players and deal
Cell: 504-717-3113
makers--seeking to add value in any way possible.
E-Mail: yzhao0930@gmail.com
I would welcome any opportunity to discuss my experience and qualifications.
Cell: 267.446.9628, E-Mail: 89targa@gmail.com
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HELP WANTED
NOTE: two months of running your ad in this newsletter costs companies
only $200 - and it has proven to be THE place to be seen and answered.
Position A: Accounting Professional
Wanted: Host Companies
Diamond S Management LLC (DSM), a wholly owned subsidiary of DSS
Holdings LP, is responsible for providing services including commercial,
Students are looking for interships.
If interested in reviewing RESUMES.
Please contact Margaret Faucher
(mfaucher@cma-edu.org)
financial and technical management for assets owned by DSS Holdings LP.
DSM is a growing organization and seeks to employ the following staff in
Operations Department for their offices located in Greenwich,
Connecticut:
Accounting Professional: Position Details
1.
Reporting packages to management; monthly, quarterly and annually.
2.
Oversee Audit Process.
3.
Prepare Audit Reports.
4.
Liaise closely with all internal departments (Chartering and
5.
Monthly accruals and account reconciliations.
Operations).
6.
Perform detail TCE Analysis and report events with significant finan-
4.
Liaise closely with internal departments (Chartering, Operations,
Post-Fixture, Cash) to ensure all the voyage/vessel related transactions are booked correctly.
5.
Prepare high level and non-recurring type accounting entries.
6.
Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting
7.
deadlines are met review monthly accounting activity; journal entries
Qualifications and Requirements:
and support schedules.
1.
BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting preferred.
7.
Prepare quarterly requirements for banks.
2.
Minimum 2 years shipping accounting experience preferred but not a
8.
Monitor and research and changes relating to accounting rules and
requirements for implementation.
3.
Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-pace setting
Special projects as assigned by the CFO.
4.
Experience with an ERP system and proficient in Microsoft Office.
5.
Must possess and demonstrate ability to work as a team with strong
9.
cial impact when information is available.
Special projects/tasks as assigned by the Manager.
must.
Qualifications and Requirements:
1.
Certified Public Accountant
2.
Minimum 5 years of experience combined in a Public Accounting
Submit resumes in confidence to: Ginny Chang, Accounting Manager
Firm and Private Company, preferably for a Tanker Owner / Operator
Email: gchang@diamondsshipping.com
interpersonal and communication skills.
is required.
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3.
SEC experience is required.
4.
Must possess and demonstrate strong decision making skills.
5.
Must possess and demonstrate ability to work as a team with strong
Position C: Operations Manager
interpersonal and communication skills.
Diamond S Management LLC (DSM), a wholly owned subsidiary of DSS
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Holdings LP, is responsible for providing services including commercial,
6.
financial and technical management for assets owned by DSS Holdings LP.
Submit resumes in confidence to: Florence Ioannou, CFO
Email: fioannou@diamondsshipping.com.
DSM is a growing organization and seeks to employ the following staff in
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Operations Department for their offices located in Greenwich,
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Connecticut:
Operations Manager
Position B: Voyage/Time Charter Accountant
1.
Diamond S Management LLC (DSM), a wholly owned subsidiary of DSS
Manage Commercial Vessel Operations (Time chartered and Spot)
for DSM fleet.
Holdings LP, is responsible for providing services including commercial,
2.
Oversee procurement of Port services and Bunkers
financial and technical management for assets owned by DSS Holdings LP.
3.
Manage a team of Voyage Managers responsible for day-to-day han-
DSM is a growing organization and seeks to employ the following staff in
dling of Commercial Vessel Operations.
Operations Department for their offices located in Greenwich,
4.
Connecticut:
Accounts) and external (Charterers, Brokers and Technical
Voyage/Time Charter Accountant: Job Descriptions
1.
Generate and post Spot Voyage/Time Charter related invoices.
2.
Ensure Bunker Procurement entries are booked and paid in the time-
Managers) constituents for optimization of DSM fleet.
5.
Practice and implement DSM’s approved Safety and Risk manage-
6.
Monthly reporting to management on established KPI's for
ment policies, processes and procedures.
ly manner and perform monthly bunker inventory Reconciliations
3.
Liaise closely with all internal (Chartering, Post Fixture, Voyage
Ensure accuracy of Port Disbursement accounts in a shipping ERP
Operations (Time CP performance and Spot fixtures), Bunker pro-
system and ensure timely prefunding of agents/Hub Agents.
curement, Agency, Post Fixture and Vetting.
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7.
Reporting all potential claims to management and working closely
munications.
with Insurance/P&I to mitigate financial exposure for DSM fleet.
8.
9.
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Provide inputs to the Operations and Post Fixture department for
Works with business groups and regions to address chartered-in vessel issues and constraints.
assisting in Time CP and Spot fixture disputes
Education: Minimum undergraduate degree from maritime college.
Other tasks as assigned by VP Operations.
Experience: Minimum 5 years related experience in marine operations.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Contact: Ron Ramirez
1.
Minimum 5 years experience in Chartering and/or Commercial
Company: Tesoro Corporation
Operations department of a Tanker Owner / Operator is required.
Telephone: (210) 626-7612
2.
Minimum 3 years seagoing experience is required.
E-Mail: Ronald.R.Ramirez@tsocorp.com
3.
Must possess and demonstrate strong decision making skills.
Notes: To apply directly
4.
Must be willing to travel and/or work odd hours or on weekends as
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this job entails handling vessel's trading worldwide.
5.
6.
Must possess and demonstrate ability to work as a team with strong
Position F: Technical Manager
interpersonal and communication skills.
TransAtlantic Lines is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to form
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
part of our management team in Greenwich, Connecticut. Primary
Contact: Jasneet Manaise, VP Operations
responsibilities would be to handle the technical management of two ves-
Company:Diamond S Management LLC
sels, and act as back up for other company owned vessels.
E-Mail: Jmanaise@diamondsshipping.com
Main job requirements are:
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Valid Marine Chief Engineer's License (Motor) or a degree in Marine
Engineering.
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Willingness to travel extensively.
Position D: Commercial Marine Operator Tesoro (San Antonio, TX)
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Thorough experience with dry dock management.
Tesoro Corporation, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a Fortune
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Demonstrates analytical problem solving, time/project management,
and decision making skills.
150 and Global 500 company with approximately 6,000 employees. As a
leading independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products we oper-
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Work within budgets
ate seven refineries and more than 900 branded retail stations.
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Familiarity with ISM/ISPS regulations.
Our strength lies in our investment in employees and in their future. We
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Work with Flag State and Classification Societies
measure success not only by the products we bring to our customers, or
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Past work experience in vessel technical management, including dry
docking, maintenance and repair.
the financial results we deliver to our shareholders, but also by remaining
•
true to our core values of honesty and integrity; respect and trust; com-
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to communicate with vessel crew, U.S. Coast Guard, Class and other depart-
mitment to excellence; creative and entrepreneurial spirit; teamwork; and
ments within the company.
safety and environmental stewardship.
Discover your strengths and invest in your future by applying today.
The candidate will report directly to senior management.
This position coordinates and schedules crude and product movements
Company: TransAtlantic Lines
on Tesoro chartered-in vessels. Using input from Supply Trading &
E-Mail: jeanine@transatlanticlines.com
Optimization devises most efficient and cost effective means to implement
Notes: Interested candidates are asked to submit resumes with cover let-
operating requirements. Coordinates day-to-day operations of vessels on
ters by e-mail
voyage charter to Tesoro.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Develops and implements schedule and cargo plan for each assigned
Position G: Voyage Manager
Tesoro time and voyage chartered-in vessels consistent with company
Diamond S Management LLC (DSM), a wholly owned subsidiary of DSS
plan created by Supply Trading & Optimization and operating con-
Holdings LP, is responsible for providing services including commercial,
straints of each refinery. Maintains schedules in IMOS.
financial and technical management for assets owned by DSS Holdings LP.
Oversees operations of Tesoro time-chartered vessels for optimal uti-
DSM is a growing organization and seeks to employ the following staff in
lization and efficient interface with Tesoro refineries and terminals, and
Operations Department for their offices located in Greenwich,
with other loading and/or discharge terminals in support of the System
Connecticut:
Optimization group.
Voyage Manager
Tracks economics of each voyage and responds to market changes as
1.
Manage all assigned DSM vessel's operating in the Time Chartered
Monitors and documents vessel performance per charter party terms
2.
Procure Bunkers and Port services for the assigned vessel's.
and conditions and participates in reconciliation of performance and
3.
Plan and execute voyages in keeping with DSM's approved Safety
practical to ensure maximum profitability on each voyage.
•
or Spot market.
demurrage claims.
•
and Risk management policies, processes/procedures.
Oversees vessel and cargo operations of Tesoro chartered-in vessels,
4.
Liaise closely with all internal (Chartering, Post Fixture, Voyage
including communications with vessels and agents, cargo optimization
Accounts) and external (Charterers, Brokers and Technical
and documentation. Strives to continually improve processes and com-
Managers) constituents for:
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Vessel/voyage optimization
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Authorize advances for disbursements to agents and canal authorities
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Deciding optimal service speed based on prevailing market condi-
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Serves as a liaison with the Grain Accounting Department to ensure
tions
proper payments, billing of charter hire and receipt of freight are
•
Checking cargo loadables
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Running bunker optimization
received
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Making all parties aware about vessel/voyage restrictions, as/if appli-
•
Serves as a liaison with the Insurance, Law and Protection and •
Indemnity clubs to assist in resolving discrepancies that arise
cable
Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses
Reviewing Charterers voyage orders before issuing instructions to
The following is the basic qualification:
vessel's
Bachelor's degree
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Liasing with port agents for vessel turnaround
The following is the preferred qualification:
5.
Prepare Freight and Charter Hire invoices for assigned vessel's.
Bachelor's degree from a maritime academy
6.
Review and approve all Port Disbursement Accounts for assigned
Experience
vessel's.
The following are the basic qualifications:
7.
Review and approve Bunker invoices for assigned vessel's.
Zero to two years of experience with dry bulk chartering and shipping
8.
Prepare and report off-hire claims.
operations, including a thorough understanding of time charter parties
9.
Ensure vessel's complying with Charter Party warranties. Report any
Unlimited second or third mates USCG license
potential financial exposure to Manager.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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10. Ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
The following are the basic qualifications:
11. Other tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager.
Knowledge of transportation and documentation procedures, including
Qualifications and Requirements:
import/export and chartering party documentation
1.
Minimum 2 years experience in Chartering and/or Commercial
Knowledge of economic principles, accounting practices and financial
Operations department of a Tanker Owner / Operator is required.
markets
2.
Some seagoing experience is preferred.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, costs and other tech-
3.
Must possess and demonstrate strong decision making skills.
niques for maximizing the effective distribution of goods
4.
Must be willing to travel and/or work odd hours or on weekends as
Proficiency with MS Excel and Lotus 1, 2, 3
this job entails handling vessel's trading worldwide.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
Must possess and demonstrate ability to work as a team with strong
Knowledge of the grain industry
interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload
5.
6.
Contact: Jasneet Manaise, VP Operations
Equipment Used
Company: Diamond S Management LLC
E-Mail: Jmanaise@diamondsshipping.com
Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax machine
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Working Conditions
Fast-paced trading floor environment. Extensions of regular working hours
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are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend
training or to respond to emergencies.
Position H: Marine Operations Trainee
Company: LDCommodities
Duties: LDCommodities, a privately held firm involved primarily in the
Website: www.ldcommodities.com
international trading and merchandising of agricultural commodities, is
Notes: Qualified candidates should apply via this web-link
looking for a Marine Operations Trainee to join our Freight department in
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the North American headquarters in Wilton, Connecticut. This position
assists in the day-to-day functioning of time charter operations for the
Ocean Freight Department of an international commodity trading firm.
Position I: HSQE Compliance Director
Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Roymar Ship Management Inc., is a publicly held international shipping
•
Uses knowledge of dry bulk carrier tonnage capabilities to coordinate
company, located in Westchester, NY (a TBS Company). We are current-
and plan voyage, cargo and bunker operations
ly seeking candidates for the rewarding new senior position of HSQE
•
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Communicates with vessel masters at sea ports to provide instructions
Compliance Director for a fleet of 52 multi-purpose geared dry cargo ves-
for their cargo employment, including stowage plans and any limita-
sels and bulk carriers.
tions with full description of cargoes
The successful candidate will be responsible directly to the President to
Coordinates with domestic and overseas LDC logistics offices and
provide direction and support for TBS Shipping Services’ Quality
agents at load and discharge ports to arrange cargo logistics and
Management and Roymar Ship Management’s Quality, Safety and
advise any special instruction regarding cargo
Environmental Management systems.
•
Authorizes advances for disbursements to agents and canal authorities
Qualifications -
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Performs data entry for softmar shipping/accounting program
Maritime school graduate with seagoing experience as a licensed Master
Additional Responsibilities
or Chief Engineer. Must have passed an IRCA or RAB approved 5-day
•
Assists with the settlement of laytime and any other arbitrary matters
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training Course and be familiar with ISM Code,
with Ocean Freight personnel
SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS and other international and US maritime regula-
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tions. Must have ISO 9001 & 14001 auditing experience, be an experi-
Telephone: +1 203 762 3500
enced trainer, with good verbal and written communication/interpersonal
E-Mail: lwilson@dietze-assoc.com
skills. Must be team oriented, familiar with computer based applications
Notes: For further information please contact above
and able to multi-task.
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Please visit our website www.tbsship.com, for additional career opportunities.
Position S: Technical Manager
E-Mail: recruiting@roymar.com
We are looking for a Technical Manager position to join our team based in
Website: www.tbsship.com
Greenwich ,Connecticut . You will be required to assist in the management
Notes: Email resume and salary requirements with the subject line "HSQE
Compliance Director”
of a fleet under third party ship management .
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The position we are looking for will be responsible for managing the man-
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agers for safe ,environment friendly , efficient and economical operation
of ships in the fleet .
Position Q: Tanker Operations
Position reports to Vice President ( Technical ).
International Ship Brokerage firm is seeking an energetic and motivated
Ideal candidate must possess:
person to handle ship operations at our office in Stamford, Connecticut.
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Sea going experience as Chief Engineer.
The ideal candidate will have suitable sailing experience as Deck Officer
•
In depth knowledge of Technical Management of tanker vessels.
on Merchant cargo vessels.
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At least 3 years shore experience in a Commercial Shipping Company
Your main tasks will be:
•
as Superintendent .
Liaison with Charterers, Owners, Cargo suppliers, Masters, Inspectors
•
Dry Docking supervision Experience.
and Agents.
•
Crude and Product tanker experience.
Plan cargo pre-stowage and monitor/follow up with the Master to opti-
•
New building experience would be an added advantage.
mize lifts
Essential job tasks :
•
Ensure vessel operations are fully compliant with Charter Party terms
Supporting and implementing the strategies , targets & procedures out-
•
Administration of Bills of Lading procedures at load and discharge
lined by the management required for safe operation of fleet under third
•
Issuance of freight and commission invoices and the administration of
party management.
collections
Your responsibilities will also include travel activity in terms of vessel
A hands-on and creative approach to problem solving in a fast-paced
inspections , dry dockings, audits , seminars and new building shipyards
working environment, along with the ability to stay calm under fire - are
visits.
essential.
Salary / Emoluments:
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We offer a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 401K, Health
Commensurate with qualification & experience.
and Dental Plans in an environment that benefits personal and profes-
Contact: Raghvan Narasimhan, Vice President, Technical
sional development.
Company: Diamond S Management
U.S. Citizenship or Green card a pre-requisite.
E-Mail: nraghvan@diamondsshipping.com
Company: Odin Marine Group LLC
Notes: Qualified applicants should contact above
Address: 66 Gate House Road
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Stamford, Ct. 06902
E-Mail: kjr@odingroup.com
Notes: Apply in complete confidence
Position T: Supply Broker / Trader
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World Fuel Services Corporation is a global leader in the downstream
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marketing and financing of aviation, marine and land fuel products and
related services. With approximately $ 19 Billion in revenue, 45 offices in
Position R: Operations Position
24 countries, and over 1,600 employees, World Fuel Services offers its
Dietze & Associates LLC concentrates on foreign tanker chartering, ship
projects and all services related to these activities.
customers a value-added outsource service for supply, quality control,
We are currently looking to employ a person to join our Operations
logistical support and price risk management.
Department. This individual ideally has a Maritime Academy/Shipping
(NYSE: INT) www.wfscorp.com
degree and 3-5 years’ experience in tanker operations.
POSITION LOCATION: Red Bank, NJ
The position requires a highly motivated and team oriented individual with
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
good organizational and communication skills in a fast paced environ-
The Broker/Trader - SUPPLY will assist sales and other office staff in all
ment. You will manage and handle day-to-day Commercial Vessel
Operations (Time charter and Spot fixtures) and will be responsible for
aspects of their work developing new supply sources, new customer
maintaining accurate records including invoicing and claims.
accounts and/or further penetrating business with existing customers
We offer a competitive salary, medical benefits, and a 401K plan.
and suppliers. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to
Contact: Lis Wilson
work for an industry leader that rewards top achievers with upward
Company: Dietze & Associates LLC
mobility and great earning potential.
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Key Responsibilities:
Qualified candidates will have significant shipboard experience, familiari-
•
Become familiar with company systems and operating processes and
ty with ISM, ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems, Risk Assessment
input sales transactions into the company systems
and Management, ISPS Code, etc.
•
Also required is a good knowledge of major International regulations
Understand the basic bunker purchasing process and terms com-
(SOLAS, MARPOL, ILO, etc).
monly used and assist in pre-sale and pre/post-delivery information
Specific knowledge of operating vessels under USA Flag, USCG regula-
gathering and follow-up.
tions and working with USA shipboard crews is also highly desirable.
•
Field incoming calls
Telephone: (516) 922 1000
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Prepare daily and weekly reports.
E-Mail: info@sealiftinc.com
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Become familiar with key people, including customers, suppliers,
Website: www.sealiftinc.com
Notes: For more infoirmation and details of duties please contact: above
transport companies, port authorities, surveyors, etc. and become a
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reliable point of contact for customer requests and transactions.
•
Conduct market researches and prospects for new business.
BACKGROUND AND SKILLS:
UP COMING EVENTS
The ideal candidate should have experience in the Maritime Industry
and be familiar with Marine Fuel Products, Sales, and Supply. Junior
candidates with Maritime exposure will be considered for a Junior role
SAVE THE DATES
but we are looking for a more senior level person for this opening.
Required:
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One year sales experience in a customer-facing sales position
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Experience in maritime, oil or shipping industry
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Sales training, pricing strategy, understanding of oil market
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Maritime industry market knowledge (Cargo, Tankers, Offshore,
JULY 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
CMA Annual Summer Picnic/Lobster Bake
5:30 pm-9:00 pm
Chartering, etc.)
•
Stamford Yacht Club
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Desirable:
97 Ocean Drive West, Stamford, CT
•
Four or more years experience in a similar role
•
Fluency in additional languages (not required but a plus)
•
Degree in Maritime, Business, International Business, or Marketing
Members: $75/ Non-Members: $125
(includes a one year CMA Membership)
See Page 5 for more info.
preferred
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Friday, July 29, 2011
Interested candidates will need to submit the following information:
7th Annual CMA Tennis Tournament
A detailed resume describing work experience and education
A cover letter explaining why they are a good fit for the position
Play starts at 8:30 am
World Fuel Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed
Venue: Sterling Farms, Stamford, CT
to workplace Diversity.
Player package: $125 per person
Contact: Mark W. King, Manager, Corporate Recruiting
Company: World Fuel Services Corporation
Lunch only: $60 per person
Address: 9800 NW 41 ST, Suite 400
See Page 7 for more info.
Miami, FL 33178
E-Mail: mking@wfscorp.com
Notes: Applications should be submitted to: Attn: Human Resources
Department
NO CMA EVENTS IN AUGUST –
ENJOY THE REST OF THE SUMMER!
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Position U: ISM and QUALITY MANAGER /
For Reservations for all CMA Events please call
Lorraine at +1.203.406.0109 Ext 3717
Visit http://www.cmaconnect.com for more info.
COMPANY SECURITY OFFICER
Well established USA Flag Ship Owner, located in Long Island, NY, seeks
a qualified and motivated self-starter for the position of ISM and Quality
Manager / Company Security Officer.
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