Thu 17 Feb 2011, 13:57 GMT

Experienced trader joins KPI Bridge Oil


Nick Fuca joins KPI Bridge Oil's trading team in New York.



KPI Bridge Oil has announced the appointment of Nick Fuca as bunker broker and trader at its New York office.

Nick has been part of the marine fuel industry for 27 years. His bunker career began in 1984 when he joined Sumitomo Corp. of America. He later joined Asamar Inc/Fratelli Cosulich in 1989 where he spent the next 22 years of his career.

Commenting on the appointment, Rob Atkinson, Managing Director for KPI Bridge Oil Americas said: "We are very pleased to have Nick on board. He brings a great deal of international experience and knowledge of the industry to the New York team which will further strengthen our service delivery during this time of increased activity and expansion of our office."

Contact details for Nick Fuca are as follows:

E-mail: nick.fuca@kpibridgeoil.com
Yahoo ID: kpibo_nick
Phone: +1 732 219 7900
Mobile: +1 732 556 8227


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