Fairfield Chemical Carriers
Thomas Franklin has over 20 years of work experience in the maritime industry. Thomas started their career in 2000 as a Deck Officer at Crowley Maritime, where they served on the SS Blue Ridge until 2004. In 2004, they joined Fairfield Chemical Carriers, initially working in operations before progressing to Operations Manager in 2006. Thomas further advanced in the company and became Vice President of Operations in 2012. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Vice President of Vessel Operations at Fairfield Chemical Carriers.
Thomas Franklin began their education in 1995 at the State University of New York Maritime College. Thomas pursued a Bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation, completing their studies in 1999. In 2023, they furthered their education at Wharton Executive Education, where they completed the General Management Program (GMP) in 2025.
Fairfield Chemical Carriers
Our team and partners make the difference Dedicated professionals staff our offices in The Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, Japan and U.S.A, sail on our vessels, and attend to operations at ports around the world. In 2003, the Company established a partnership with Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. which has increased the size of Fairfield’s controlled fleet and provides valuable customer facing synergies resulting from shared core values and the commitment to excellence. In 2015 Fairfield Japan Ltd. was merged into the group respecting the key role it plays in providing the highest quality tonnage to Fairfield Chemical Carriers’ fleet.