SSY - Simpson Spence Young
Kevin M. Wise has a diverse work experience in the shipping and drilling industries. Kevin M. currently serves as the President of SSY - Simpson Spence Young since February 2019. Prior to this, they worked at Mjølner Shipping LLC as the President & CEO from January 2015 to February 2019, and as the President & COO from March 2013 to January 2015. Kevin M. also held various positions at OSG Ship Management, including Vice President, Head of Suezmax International & Aframax International from April 2011 to February 2013, and Suezmax International Pool Manager from April 2010 to April 2011. Before that, they worked as the Vice President, Chartering at Tankers (UK) Agencies Ltd. from November 2008 to March 2010. Kevin M. began their career at Heidenreich Lightering Services, Inc. as the Chartering Manager from July 2004 to December 2005, Freight Trader - Dorado Pool from September 2002 to June 2004, and Vessel Manager - Star Panamax Pool from August 2000 to August 2002. Kevin M. started their career as a Barge Engineer at Santa Fe Drilling from July 1998 to July 2000.
Kevin M. Wise attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Transportation.
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SSY - Simpson Spence Young
As trusted and long-established ship brokers, Simpson Spence Young has the privilege of working with clients across the globe, connecting people in the world of shipping. Our wide range of expertise and knowledge means that we can provide support to clients of any size, from the largest names in shipping, to boutique firms and individuals. We offer a comprehensive and integrated set of services which enables our clients to manage risk and maximise rewards in shipping and trading. We have teams of experts focusing on dry cargo chartering, tanker chartering, and ship sale and purchase. In addition, we have specialist teams in the chemical, gas, agency and towage sectors, a highly respected research department, and as one of the founding developers of the Forward Freight Agreement market, our specialist in-house derivatives brokerage - SSY Futures Ltd, covers not only freight but also iron ore, coking coal, steels, alumina and the new market for base metal delivery premiums. We represent both major industrial charterers and ship owners as well as banks and hedge funds. Our brokers are panelists and contributors to the core Baltic Indices. Simpson Spence Young operates from 20 offices across the globe and we employ over 400 people. We cover all the major shipping and commodity locations, providing a “round the clock” service to our clients. We are known for our solid reputation, which is built on a long-standing wealth of experience combined with our ability to respond quickly to ever changing market conditions. We were established in 1880 by Ernest Simpson, Lewis Spence and Captain William Young, and have been growing, evolving, and adapting ever since.