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Experienced bunker industry professional, Neil Lamerton, has launched a new boutique bunker broking business named Oceanic Energy Ltd.

In addition to providing worldwide broking to clients, the new UK company is also offering technical advice, risk management, consultancy and dispute resolution services.

Commenting on the new operation, Lamerton says: "Oceanic Energy concentrates on placing buyers and sellers together directly, eliminating some of the most talked about risks of the 21st century bunker market. Offering a bespoke bunker broking service in all ports of the world, whilst offering support and advice on pricing, timing of stems, LNG, lubricants and the modern ULSFO grades."

In a career spanning 34 years, Lamerton is one of the most experienced members of the bunker industry. He began working as a bunker purchaser at Anderson Hughes & Co in 1983, and since then has served as a bunker broker at AJ Speed and Co Ltd; Bunker Trading Manager at Marubeni UK; Commercial Director at Davies & Newman Wake Ltd; Director at KPI Bridge Oil London Ltd; and Global Head - Bunkering at Gulf Petrochem Ltd.

Lamerton also played a key role in establishing the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) in 1992 as its first treasurer and council member for 11 years.

Contact details for Oceanic Energy, which was incorporated on 10th March, have been provided below.

Oceanic Energy Ltd
Registered office address:
Chancery House,
30 St Johns Road,
Woking,
Surrey,
United Kingdom, GU21 7SA

Phone: +44 1483 473 577
Mob: +44 7872 608 086