MERLIN PETROLEUM was established in 1987 by President and founder, Terri Ignozzi-Little, as a bunker brokerage firm, specializing in meeting the fuel purchasing requirements of ship owners and charterers. Merlin has expanded its activities into trading and has become one of the largest procurers worldwide of all grades of fuels to the various branches  of the United States Military.

 

WE have over 90 years of combined oil industry experience in tracking worldwide bunker prices, supply ports and negotiation with suppliers around the globe to ensure the best possible price, place, time and availability of  products to meet our clients' needs.

 

Merlin's superior performance has generated an unmatched degree of reliability and cost saving for its clients. Merlin personally manages your bunkers from origination to final destination providing ON-TIME AND ON-BUDGET performance!

 

 Using our service will give you the benefits of:

• A highly personalized, hands-on approach
• Price negotiation strategies
• Comprehensive fuel management
• Direct access to international and domestic suppliers
• Technical support
• Hedging techniques
• Knowledgeable and highly skilled professionals at your disposal around the clock.          

      ACHIEVEMENTS

 

• Top 500 Women Owned Businesses in the USA in  2004, 2007
• Top 500 Diversity Businesses in the USA in 2004, 2005, 2008
• Top Women Owned business in USA in 2005
• Top 200 Government Contractors in 2006,2007,2008
• Top 100 Women Owned Business in America in 2007, 2008
• Top 100 Small Business in Connecticut in 2007,2008
• Best Business of Westport  2007, 2008

 

 

Our staff include:

 

Terri Ignozzi-Little, graduated from Fordham University with degrees in Spanish Linguistics, French literature and business concentration. She has also successfully completed the Association of Ship Brokers and Agents Certificate, Course in Principals of Chartering. Terri has been working in the marine fuel industry since 1980 and has gained experience working with suppliers, ship owners, and major oil companies.  Terri possesses over 29 years experience selling bunkers and associated products and services.

Through several partnerships with major domestic and international ship owners, Terri's experience lends to a strong understanding of chartering and operations, which allow us to provide added services and value to our customers.

Terri's focus is running the company, handling all commercial, brokering, trading and all finances for Merlin Petroleum and its investments.

 

Adrian Little has been involved in the oil industry since 1979. His experience covers major oil companies (Exxon) a partnership with a ships agency and the founding of the first independent bunker trader in South Africa. He has a Master's of Business Administration with an International Business concentration.

Adrian has been instrumental in the development of business with the Federal government and  its entities which has resulted in the award of several multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts and the continued financial strength and success of  Merlin. 

 

Capt. Federico Renna joined Merlin in August 2008 as a broker/trader. His education includes a Masters Licence from the Instituto Tecnico Nautico from Imperia, Italy.

Federico's experience includes Marketing, Sales, Supply/Logistics and  operations for Transmontaigne Product Services (formerly Coastal Marketing,) where he worked for over 15 years. He was responsible for scheduling loading/delivery for their offshore supply customers.

Federico's experience includes Chartering Manager for Florida Fuels where he is responsible for tanker chartering, operations and equipment maintenance. His experience includes blending marine fuels and quality testing.

Federico is fluent in Italian, good French and English.

Joanne Mariani , joined Merlin joined Merlin in 2008 as an Administrative Assistant and Government Contract Administrator.  Joanne has an Associates degree computer programming from Queensborough Community College in New York. Joanne's experience includes web designer, bookkeeper, project manager for various companies before joining Merlin.

Joanne is fluent in Greek and English.

Swiss Office

Effective October 4, 2010, Merlin Petroleum Company Inc., USA is pleased to announce the opening of its Swiss office, Merlin Petroleum SARL located in Bulle, Switlzerland.

Gregory John Dann, Partner, and Mathias Girard will be brokering and trading on behalf of Merlin Petroleum SARL. This expansion allows Merlin to service its European and Asian customer base.

Their contact details as follows:

Merlin Petroleum SARL

Grand-Rue 13

1630 Bulle, Switzerland

Office: +41 26 301 6100

Fax: +41 26 301 6104

Email: bunkers.swiss@merlinpetroleum.com

Greg Dann: Mobile +41 79 322 8057

Mathias Girard: Mobile + 41 76 330 3798