a Charles R. Weber Company, Inc.
50m 100m 200m 500m N 42°N 38°N 72°W 64°W
41°03′N 073°32′W — Independent Shipbrokers — Est. 1940

Where tanker
markets are
understood.

One of America's oldest and most respected independent ship brokerage firms — serving oil majors, traders, shipowners, and financial clients worldwide since 1940.

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86+
Years Operating
2
US Offices
20+
Yrs Senior Team Tenure
100%
Independent
1940 Present · 2026
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About the Firm

A focused firm built on deep tanker expertise

Founded in 1940, Charles Weber is one of the oldest and most respected ship brokerage firms in the United States — and one of the few that has remained wholly independent throughout its history.

We are tanker specialists. That focus means our brokers, operators, and analysts are aligned around a single market — and our clients benefit from decades of accumulated intelligence, relationships, and judgment.

Charles R. Weber, Founder

"Charles R. Weber founded the company in 1940 with a single principle: know the market better than anyone else. That principle still guides everything we do."

— The Weber Team, Stamford CT
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A senior management nucleus that has been together for over twenty years — bringing continuity, trust, and institutional depth to every deal.

Charles R. Weber Company, Inc.
What We Do

Services

Full-service tanker brokerage and consultancy for clients across every major global market.

01
Vessel Chartering
Spot and period tanker chartering for all major oil companies and traders. Our multi-national team of experienced brokers and operations managers serves panel clients across the United States and internationally.
Tanker chartering
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02
Projects & Sale & Purchase
Second-hand acquisitions, newbuilding contracts, and period charter structures. We work alongside financial institutions and leasing companies to execute transactions across all vessel types and sectors.
Ship sale purchase
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03
Research & Market Intelligence
Daily tanker market reports, weekly summaries, and bespoke analytics across every major sector — trusted by clients worldwide to navigate a constantly shifting market.
Tanker research
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04
Marine Consulting
Strategic advisory for oil, trading, and financial clients — from voyage charter and bareboat to time charter and complex marine transportation solutions, conception to completion.
Marine consulting
→
Market Intelligence

Tanker insight,
every day.

Charles Weber produces daily market reports in all tanker sectors, weekly activity summaries, and monthly and quarterly in-depth analysis — alongside bespoke reporting developed for specific clients.

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Our History

Since 1940
in the tanker market.

1940
Company Founded
Charles R. Weber establishes the company in Manhattan, New York, with a singular focus on the tanker market and a commitment to independent, expert brokerage.
1992
Moves to Greenwich, CT
Charles Weber relocates its headquarters to Greenwich, Connecticut, establishing the firm's long-standing base in the heart of the Northeast's maritime and energy trading community.
2015
Houston Office Opens
Charles Weber expands operations with the opening of a regional office in Houston, Texas, strengthening our presence in the Gulf Coast energy market.
2015
75th Anniversary Celebration
Charles Weber marks 75 years in the tanker market with a celebratory event aboard the USS Intrepid in New York City — a fitting tribute to maritime excellence since 1940.
2023
Moves to Stamford, CT
Charles Weber moves its headquarters to Stamford, Connecticut, where the firm is based today.
Where We Are

Two offices.
Global coverage.

Stamford headquarters and Houston regional office — connected by 1,550nm of coastline.

Stamford, CT
41°03′N 073°32′W
Houston, TX
29°45′N 095°22′W
Headquarters
Stamford, CT
Phone+1 203 629 2300
Position41°03′N 073°32′W
Global tanker markets, research & analytics, S&P, marine consulting
Regional Office
Houston, TX
Phone+1 713 357 2500
Position29°45′N 095°22′W
Texas & Gulf Coast energy market, enhanced regional coverage
Memberships & Affiliations
Intertanko ASBA NAMEPA NYMAR CMA
Our People

The team behind
every deal.

A multi-national group of experienced brokers, operators, analysts, and advisors — many with over two decades together at Weber. That continuity is not incidental; it is the product.

Leadership & Brokerage
KA
Keith D. Abbott
Managing Director
Keith Abbott joined Charles Weber in June 1999 as a broker and has served on CRW's Board of Directors since 2006. Prior to joining Weber, Keith worked as a broker for Poten and Partners in New York City from 1991. He graduated from Eckerd College in 1986 with a BA in Business Management with a concentration in Finance.
Biography
KB
Kevin J. Breen
Director
Kevin joined Charles Weber in 2001 as a broker. Prior to joining Weber, Kevin worked at Islandia Chartering and Maritime Direct. Kevin graduated from SUNY Maritime College in 2000 with an Unlimited Third Mate's license.
Biography
LJ
Lawrence P. Jordan
Director
Larry joined Charles Weber in 1988 in the operations department, became a broker in 1990, and a Director in 2001. Before Weber, Larry worked for Gibbs and Cox, a naval architecture firm. He graduated from the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point in 1986 with a BS in Nautical Sciences and a Third Mate's License.
Biography
DO
Daniel O'Donnell Jr.
Director
Daniel joined Charles Weber in 1994 in operations and became a broker in 1997 following training at EA Gibson in London. He helped develop the clean products desk and became a company Director in 2008, focusing on clean petroleum products and specialized trade. In 2022 he moved to the Crude Desk. He graduated from Catholic University of America in 1993 with a degree in political science.
Biography
PT
Per G. Tetzlaff
Projects / S&P & Business Development Manager
Per joined Weber in October of 2024 as Project/S&P and Business Development Manager. Per has 35 years of shipbroker experience with major US and Norwegian shipbroker firms including investment banking firm Arctic Securities LLC, USA. He covers a wide range of brokering services for sectors within the Tanker, Dry Bulk, LNG and LPG shipping markets. Per holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Minnesota.
Biography
KM
Kevin McNelis
Project Broker
JE
Jim Enright
Dir. of Business Operations
Jim joined Charles Weber in 2015. Prior to joining Weber, Jim was Managing Director of OSG Lightering in Houston from 2007–2014, and Chartering Manager and Crude Oil Trader for Fina Oil and Chemical in Dallas. He holds a BS in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas and an MBA from Texas Christian University.
Biography
JD
James Dean
Head of VLCC Desk / Broker
James worked for several years at Marex and Gibson's, in London. James graduated from the University of Westminster, London.
Biography
MM
Mike McGuinn
Broker
Mike joined Charles Weber in February 2014 as a broker. Before Weber, Mike worked at MJLF & Associates for six years on their larger tanker DPP desk, and as a senior analyst in fixed-income commodities trading at Morgan Stanley and Lehman Brothers. He graduated from Fairfield University's Dolan School of Business in 2004 with a BS in Business Marketing.
Biography
BH
Brendan Hogan
Broker
Brendan Hogan joined Charles Weber in 2026, bringing a diverse background in commercial shipping, chartering, finance, and client relationship management. Prior to joining CRW, Brendan served as a Chartering Manager at SMC Maritime, where he was responsible for spot and short-term time charter business across the Atlantic Basin while also fixing vessels globally, including the Far East, Singapore, and the Arabian Gulf. He successfully negotiated charter parties, collaborated closely with owners, operators, technical managers, and oil majors, and consistently delivered strong commercial results in fast-moving markets. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kean University and an Associate of Arts degree from Ocean County College.
Biography
AS
Alex Schwinn
Broker
Alex Schwinn started at Charles Weber as an intern in March of 2019 during his senior year and officially joined the Houston team in May of 2019, after graduating from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Maritime Administration.
Biography
Operations
PB
Patrick Bähr
Operations Manager
Patrick joins Charles Weber after 19 years at United Product Tankers Americas, where he oversaw the company's US expansion and daily operations for the Americas markets. He graduated from New York University in 1992 with a BS in International Business and Marketing, and from Baruch College CUNY in 1997 with an MBA in International Marketing.
Biography
DE
Diana Esteves
Operations
Diana joined Charles Weber in 2014 in the operations department. Previously a vessel operator at OSG Ship Management and Heidmar, she began her maritime career as a boarding agent for GAC in New York. She graduated from SUNY Maritime College with a BS in Maritime Transportation and an Unlimited Third Mate's License in 2001.
Biography
MY
Max Yarbrough
Operations
Before joining Charles Weber, Max Yarbrough was Director Ship to Ship Transfers at Excelerate Energy, responsible for worldwide STS operations. He developed and led many firsts in the LNG industry, such as the first commercial LNG STS in Trinidad, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Subic Bay, Philippines, Limassol, Cyprus, and Israel. Additionally, he developed and pioneered new devices to improve safety and efficiencies with each LNG STS operation. Before Excelerate, he was Commercial Manager at SPT and El Paso Marine, a subsidiary of El Paso Corporation. He graduated from Texas A&M University, Galveston, Texas, with a B.S. in Marine Transportation and achieved a USCG License Unlimited Tonnage. He has sailing experience on container ships and tankers.
Biography
HJ
Harold Jean-Felix
Demurrage Specialist
Harold specializes in demurrage matters for the operations department at Charles Weber in Stamford.
Biography
Research, Legal & Administration
BM
Brandon Messenger
Treasury & Corporate Dept. Manager
Brandon manages the Treasury and Corporate department at Charles Weber, overseeing accounting and financial operations at the Stamford headquarters.
Biography
MD
Marisa D'Ambrosio
Administrative Manager
Marisa serves as Administrative Manager at the Charles Weber headquarters in Stamford, CT.
Biography
RL
Robert W. Lynn Esq.
Legal Counsel
Rob joined Charles Weber in 2019 as a market and legal analyst. Previously a financial products and derivatives attorney for Clifford Chance Rogers & Wells and McDermott Will & Emery, and a credit and collections manager and bunker analyst for Trans-Tec Services. He holds a BA in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island and a JD from the University of Miami School of Law.
Biography
MO
Matt Osterndorf
Research Analyst
Matt joined Charles Weber in 2024 as a research analyst. Prior to joining Weber, Matt interned at MJLF & Associates.
Biography
Join the Team

Build your career
in the Maritime industry.

Charles Weber has been at the centre of the global tanker market since 1940. We are a lean, focused team of specialists — and we look for people who share our commitment to precision, integrity, and deep market knowledge.

We hire across brokerage, operations, research, and administration. If you're driven, curious, and want to work at the highest level of the tanker industry, we'd like to hear from you.

Longevity & Continuity

Our senior team has worked together for over 20 years. We invest in people for the long term.

Specialist Depth

We focus on tankers. You'll develop expertise that generalist firms simply can't offer.

Independent Culture

No corporate hierarchy. Direct access to senior brokers, real responsibility from day one.

Global Reach

Offices in Stamford and Houston, clients across six continents, markets around the clock.

Apply Now

Send us your details and we'll be in touch if there's a fit — for open roles or future opportunities.

Please attach your CV to the email that opens when you click Submit Application.

Thank you — your application has been received. We review all submissions and will be in touch if there's a match.

Market Intelligence

Insight that moves
with the market.

Charles Weber produces daily, weekly, and quarterly tanker market reports across all major sectors — trusted by oil companies, traders, and financial clients worldwide.

Market Conditions Scale
Beaufort scale adapted as a volatility index — from calm to severe
As of 14 OCT 2026
2
Light breeze
Flat market
Low volatility
4
Moderate breeze
Active market
Steady flow
6
Strong breeze
Firm market
Rising activity
8
Fresh gale
High volatility · current conditions
▸ Active now
10
Storm
Extreme
Major dislocation
Our Research

Covering every
tanker sector.

Our research department covers tanker voyage charter, bareboat, and time charter to sale and purchase of all vessel types — from daily market snapshots to in-depth bespoke analysis developed for specific clients.

NtM · DailyDaily
Daily Publication
Daily Tanker Market Report
Real-time rate indications and fixture summaries across VLCC, Suezmax, Aframax, and clean tanker markets — published each trading day.
NtM · MonthlyMonthly
Monthly & Quarterly
In-Depth Sector Analysis
Deep-dive reporting on market structure, supply-demand dynamics, fleet development, and trade flow trends across all tanker segments.
NtM · BespokeCustom
On Request
Bespoke Client Reports
Custom research tailored to specific client needs — fleet valuations, route analysis, regulatory impact studies, and strategic market assessments.
NtM · CoverageAll Sectors
Ongoing
Market Coverage Areas
VLCC · Suezmax · Aframax · Panamax · Clean Products · Specialized & Chemical Tankers · Period Charter · Sale & Purchase · Projects

For more information about Charles Weber research products and subscription options, contact our research department at research@crweber.com or call +1 203 629 2300.

50m 100m STAMFORD HOUSTON
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Two offices.
One team.

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Headquarters
Stamford, CT
Charles R. Weber Company Inc.
1055 Washington Blvd., Suite 630
Stamford, CT 06901
United States of America
41°03′N 073°32′W
Regional Office
Houston, TX
Charles R. Weber Company Inc.
1001 McKinney Street, Suite 475
Houston, TX 77002
United States of America
29°45′N 095°22′W
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