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A CEO with more than 35 years’ experience leading complex commercial, operational and strategic transformations across the maritime, technology and industrial sectors.
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60+
YEARS COMBINED
EXPERIENCE
STONEFORT MARINE
Sixty years in maritime.
Two ways to put it to work.
Stonefort Marine is marine technical services and maritime executive search, run by practising maritime leaders. We have held the roles we recruit for and run the operations we advise on.
MARITIME TECHNICAL & ADVISORY
Marine technical services
Vessel dockings, afloat repairs, marine water solutions, maritime technology, expert opinion and an independent view.
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Maritime executive search
Senior shore-based leadership and specialist roles, assessed by people who have held them.
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One business. Two arms.
The same standard of judgement.
Matt Stoney and Mark Fortnum have spent their careers in maritime operations, at sea and ashore. Stonefort Marine puts that experience to work in two ways: providing marine technical advisory, and executive search.
Both audiences are buying the same thing. Judgement earned in the industry, not learned about it.
60+
Years combined experience
2
Arms of one business
6
Technical and advisory services
6
Sectors covered
MARITIME TECHNICAL & ADVISORY
Marine technical services from people who have run operations afloat & ashore
Technical and operational advice from experienced maritime practitioners for owners, managers and technology companies, as well as for the investors, insurers and legal professionals who need industry expertise.
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01
Vessel dockings and modifications
Time is money and doing the job properly matters. Stonefort are trusted as agents by competent Yards.
02
Afloat repairs
When an emergency repair or modification can be done afloat, Stonefort knows who has the capability and drives projects to success.
03
Marine water solutions
Fresh and Technical water is an often-over-looked commodity on ships. Stonefort partners with an innovative designer and manufacturer of production solutions that save clients $$$
04
Maritime technology start-ups and SMEs
Technology built for shipping needs industry-user credibility as much as it needs code. We make connections, build trusted networks and support founders.
05
Expert opinion
Independent maritime opinion for legal teams dealing with complex shipping matters, from first view through to formal expert evidence.
06
Independent view
An independent maritime perspective for owners, investors, insurers and legal professionals facing difficult decisions or competing views.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH & RECRUITMENT
Executive search for the maritime industry
We undertake retained, confidential searches for C-suite and senior shore-based leadership roles. Because we have held these roles ourselves, we assess capability, judgement and credibility, not simply words on a CV.
- Senior Executives
- Ship Management
- Commercial Shipping
- Ship Building & Ship Repair
- Maritime Services & Service Engineering
- Port Sector
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Candidates worth meeting
Senior people we know personally who would move for the right role, but are not on the open market. Ask us for the full profile.
Senior Maritime Operations & Commercial Executive
We’re representing a highly experienced maritime executive with 30+ years across dry bulk and tanker shipping, combining deep operational expertise with strong commercial and management experience. His background spans fleet operations, chartering, post-fixture, claims and disputes, vessel performance, voyage economics, P&I and risk, acquisitions and senior stakeholder management. A genuinely hands-on operator who has managed sizeable fleets and worked closely with owners, charterers, masters and senior management. With the breadth to operate at both strategic and operational level, he could be well suited to a GM, COO or senior operational/commercial leadership role. Candidate identity and current employer remain confidential. For a private discussion, speak to Stonefort. #Stonefort #Maritime #Shipping #ExecutiveSearch #MaritimeTalent #DryBulk #TankerShipping
Ask for the full profileWe’re representing a highly experienced tanker commercial executive with a strong track record across time chartering, FFAs, shipping investments and business development. He has built and managed substantial tanker time charter portfolios, developed FFA and risk management strategies, and has experience operating both as principal and broker across clean and crude markets. His background combines commercial shipping, investment, valuation, risk management, negotiation and capital raising, supported by a legal background and an extensive network across the tanker market. A commercially entrepreneurial profile with the experience to add significant value in a senior commercial, trading, investment or business development role. Candidate identity and current employer remain confidential. Speak to Stonefort privately for further details.
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Executive search
“Having a conversation with Stonefort was unlike any other agency. You have knowledge that only another marine professional would have.”
Technical & advisory
“Stonefort's penetration into a niche market, and use of deep marine experience to challenge what we thought we needed, was very impressive.”
Executive search
“Your shortlist helped us find someone we didn't even know we were looking for!”
Executive search
“I know I wasn't successful this time round but it is positive for the future. I would just like to say a big thank you for your time through the process, it was very valuable. I hope to deal with you again sometime.”
Executive search
“Thank you for your initial approach and all the support throughout the process. I couldn't have done it without you.”
INSIGHTS
Views from both sides of the business
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Tell us what you are trying to solve.
A short conversation is usually enough for us to tell you whether we are the right people, and to point you to the right arm of the business.