Patrick J. Quincannon is the current CEO of Quincannon Associates (QA), a leading ship brokerage firm that was founded by his father. Growing up in a family with a rich history in shipping, Patrick developed a deep passion for the maritime industry at an early age. After earning a Bachelor of Architecture, he decided to follow in his father's footsteps and joined QA in 2003.

Patrick started his career at QA primarily working in operations, but as the company became busier, he took on more responsibilities, including managing Contracts of Affreightment. Although he did not attend a maritime school, his experience working for a chemical tanker operator, combined with the wealth of knowledge he gained at QA, prepared him for the many challenges brokers face each day.

Since taking over as CEO in 2018, Patrick has focused on expanding the company's global reach and strengthening its relationships with clients. Under his leadership, QA has continued to be a leading force in the ship brokerage industry.

Outside of work, Patrick enjoys spending time with his family and participating in outdoor activities such as sailing, hiking, camping, kayaking, hunting, and fishing. His love for the outdoors and his extensive experience in the maritime industry make him a valuable asset to QA and the industry as a whole.

 

O: (+1) 212-246-1993
M: (+1) 732-500-4129
pquincannon@quincannon.com

Matt joined Quincannon Associates in 1996, after working as a planner and pricing coordinator in the container and roll-on/roll-off shipping markets. He is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Marine Transportation program and spent 10 years in the U.S. Naval Reserve, focusing on Port Operations and Shipbuilding, where he retired as a Lieutenant Commander. Matt is experienced in the shipping and logistics for multiple chemicals, petroleum products, liquid fertilizers, vegetable oils, biodiesel, and its feedstocks.  Throughout his 27 year career with Quincannon, he has participated in some of the industry’s largest projects such as the Dow Chemical Value Stream Work Process Review, the Dow Sadara Project, and the Equate Global Tender. He continues to be involved in all aspects of the business, from the arrangement of transportation for small parcels all the way up to the procurement process for major contracts.

 

O: (+1) 212-246-1894
M: (+1) 203-246-5985
mandrews@quincannon.com

Simon Cass provides experience from 3 regions including Europe, Australasia, and the Middle East, and across multiple tanker sectors. Simon has a broad knowledge base and connections to serve in his position as the Managing Director of Quincannon Associates in Dubai. Adopting a collaborative approach, Simon enjoys leveraging the unique in-house expertise and energetic team of Quincannon, which is there to render intelligent, diligent and creative support to principals in the region and globally. A strong believer in being ahead of the game, this approach helps clients tackle the issues of the modern shipping industry, such as emissions regulation, a challenge and opportunity for the chemical tanker sector.

 

+971 (0) 54 310 1390
scass@quincannondmcc.com

Jennifer Hua (花艳新）brings over 20 years of experience in the Maritime Industry to Quincannon in her current position as a Chartering Manager. Jennifer has been with Quincannon since 2007 starting out in BQ and then with Quincannon Asia Limited. Jennifer's Maritime Industry journey began before her career as 2 years as Draft Surveyor in Xuzhou Harbor Bureau, and 5 years as Lecture for Shipping Practice and Maritime Law at Shanghai Jiaotong University earning her Master's Degree in Transportation Management Engineering. She also was a marketing manager for 4.5 years in Aurora Tankers JV in China.

In her spare time, Jennifer partakes in swimming, hiking, and reading.

 

O: (+86) 21 63291817
M: (+86) 133 9109 5708
jennifer@qashai.com

Ship Broker and partner, Quincannon Associates, Inc.,

Previously chartering manager of Danish ship owner, Weco-Shipping I/S (Rederi A/S Dannebrog), responsible for chartering, operation and sale and purchase. Also worked for Reederei John T. Essberger, Hamburg, James Burness & Sons Ltd., London and Fretheim Chartering, Inc., New York.  

Experienced (as broker and as owner) in tanker and dry cargo chartering, operation, S&P and ship/port agency.

Member of the Association of Ship Brokers and Agents (ASBA)’s Board and Chairman of its Charter Party and Documentary Committee.

Maritime Arbitrator, member of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators (SMA). previously long term member of SMA’s board and its corporate secretary. Chairman of the liaison committee with BIMCO and ASBA. Trained Mediator by the New York Bar Association.

Member (Adjunct) of the Maritime Law Association of the United State and its Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee.

Member of BIMCO’s Documentary Committee (ASBA representative), BIMCO’s Ship Broker Expert Panel, the BIMCO sub-committee drafting BIMCHEMVOY, chairman of the ASBA sub-committee drafting ASBACHEMVOY, member of the joint ASBA/BIMCO committee updating NYPE (2015), member of BIMCO’s sub-committee drafting the 2020 arbitration clause for electronic charter parties (SMA representative), co-chair of the joint ASBA/BIMCO committees drafting ASBAGASVOY and updating ASBATANKVOY (still in session).

Author of various articles in the business press about the chemical tanker market, freight market and shipping issues in general and e-commerce in shipping. Was teaching the chemical and gas tanker part of the US Merchant Marine Academy’s Continues Education Program.

Education: Copenhagen Business College, Norwegian Shipping Academy.

O: (+1) 212-246-3671
M: (+1) 516-236-3141
swolmar@quincannon.com