Capt. Surinder S. Mann

Americas Shipping Operation at Mercuria

Speaker

Capt. Surinder S. Mann is a seasoned maritime executive with over 30 years of experience in global shipping and energy logistics. He currently serves as Head of Americas Shipping Operations at Mercuria Energy in Houston, where he strategically oversees time-charter and spot fleets of tankers, gas carriers, and dry vessels, ensuring safe and efficient management of diverse cargoes in dynamic international markets. Mercuria is a leading integrated energy and commodity trading company established in 2004. They trade physical and financial natural gas, electricity, LNG, metals, liquids, refined products, ships, oil, and environmental products from Geneva, London, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, Dubai, Houston, Calgary, Denver and Greenwich. Operating on 5 continents, Mercuria leverages local presence and market knowledge to enhance supplier and customer relationships.

His progressive career spans from Captaincy to senior commercial leadership roles, at Navig8 Pool Inc and Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC in Dubai, building deep expertise in compliant, optimized operations across sea and shore. A Master Mariner with a BSc in Nautical Science, he is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (FICS) and an Associate Fellow of The Nautical Institute (AFNI), as well as a certified professional with the Association of Ship Brokers and Agents (ASBA).

Drawing from helm-to-desk has working experience across continents and cultures from middle east to North America. He brings grounded, globally informed perspectives on operational excellence, risk management, multicultural collaboration and the maritime sector's energy transition.