McQuilling has a long history of service and commitment to the oil and maritime industries. Our vision is to be recognized as a world-class firm by our peers, competitors and clients. To achieve this vision, we have steadfastly conducted our activities according to the following guiding principles:

Our business is conducted to the highest ethical standard;

Our efforts are focused on consistently delivering professional, reliable and personal service to our clients; and,

Our success is achieved through working together as a committed team with our clients, suppliers and business associates.

These principles have endured over time and we believe they are the basis for our continued success in the maritime industry today. We fully recognize that our clients have a choice of where they place their business and we believe these principles have been key to retaining their support.

As we look ahead, we believe the future holds great promise for those with the vision and ability to rapidly adapt to a continuously changing environment. Over time, the maritime industry and our business have evolved dramatically and we fully expect this evolution to continue going forward.

Our promise to our McQuilling clients is that we will work diligently to deliver a product that meets or exceeds expectations, we will be forthright in our discussions of work scope, deliverables and compensation and we will respect and uphold the confidentiality that our clients may require.

We wish to extend a special note of appreciation to our business associates and principals. A sincere "thank you" for your past and continuing support.

McQuilling Brokerage Partners, Inc. was formed in 1972 and offered ship-brokering services to the tanker industry from offices located at 17 Battery Place in Manhattan. Serving an increasing number of U.S. and international charterers and owners, McQuilling grew rapidly over the years. The commitment to quality, service and reliability remained the same during this period, even as the client base continued to expand.

Today, McQuilling is a privately held firm specializing in the marine transportation of crude and petroleum products for a global client base. Representing vast commercial experience in the international tanker markets, we provide professional, reliable and personalized service to our clients.

In our Chartering Group, experienced brokers focus on spot and period tanker chartering in the major international crude and product markets. The Sale & Purchase, Projects & Consulting Group focuses on ship sales, financing, special projects and business consulting as requested by our clients. A diligent and dependable Operations and Administrative Group insure the interests of our clients are always protected. All processes related to the charter and post fixture management of vessels carry ISO 9002 certification.

A comprehensive Global contact network, combined with an integrated information management system, provides the basis for our market intelligence. Active participation in international marine forums ensure up-to-date knowledge of current industry issues as well as representation of client interests.

McQuilling is actively involved in international marine forums to ensure up-to-date knowledge of current industry issues as well as representation of client interests. Specifically, we have significant participation in the following key industry organizations:

INTERTANKO (International Tanker Owners marine forum) - McQuilling is an Associate Member

Worldscale Association - McQuilling's Chairman, Mr. John DeSantis has been Chairman of the Worldscale Association (New York) for well over a decade and members of McQuilling regularly serve as Director of this organization.

ASBA (Association of Ship Brokers and Agents) - McQuilling is currently a member of ASBA and members of the company regularly hold key officer positions in ASBA.