About Us

Over 30 years of professionalism and efficiency in ship management.

Team of 30+
Shipping Experts

Specializing in product tanker, dry bulker, and offshore cable vessels management.

Monaco-Based Maritime Firm Since 1990

Comprehensive service platform for investors and ship owners to manage investments across all shipping segments.

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Our Leadership

Roberto Corvetta

Chairman & CEO

Established Sea World Management SAM in 1990. Prior to SWM, Roberto led commercial activities of Societa Commerciale Marittima with a fleet of 40 tankers (1985). Special focus on refined petroleum products, vegetable and palm oil trades.
Luca Corvetta

Managing Director

Jointly established SWM. Prior, Luca worked from 1988 at the Cantieri di Ravenna shipyard. Vast experience in Technical Management of tankers, with a special focus on IMO Product/Chemical Tankers.
Guglielmo Ruggeri

General Manager

Before joining SWM in 2019, Head of Marine Department for Southern Europe for a major ship management firm in Monaco. With 30+ experience in ship management, background is based on 12 serving on tankers at sea.
Paul Afif

Operations and Crew Manager

Brings over 20 years of shore-based experience in tanker pools and ship management.
Joined SWM in Monaco in 2017 after a decade at Jacob, Hamburg as Operations Manager, chartering with earlier experience at Scorpio Monaco.
Started his mantime career in 1993 on SWM-managed tankers through the same long-standing manning agent in Mumbal, maintaining a continuous professional link with the company throughout his career.

Cristiano Tedeschi

Head of Purchasing

Senior Purchasing Director with 25+ years of experience in ship management, covering cruise vessels, sailing ships, tankers, and bulk carriers. Expert in strategic procurement, supplier negotiation, cost optimization, and technical purchasing for deck and engine operations. Strong technical background with in-depth knowledge of maritime systems (AMOS, NSS, infoship, Shipsure) and marine lubricants, paints, and chemicals.
Pasquale Meschino

Head of Technical

20 years of industry experience, including 18 years at sea (10 as Chief Engineer). As Technical Director at SWM, he oversees the technical management of the fleet, drawing on extensive experience gained with leading international ship management companies.
Jonathan Koren

COO

Jonathan serves as COO of SWM, overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. Prior to his appointment as COO, he led the company’s Chartering Department. Jonathan holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Johns Hopkins University.
Virginia Corvetta

Projects/S&P

Second-generation executive focused on project origination, finance, and strategic development at SWM. Virginia graduated with distinction from Bayes Business School, earing an MSc in Shipping, Trade & Finance. Her studies provided a strong foundation in shipping economics, investment analysis, and maritime finance.
Values

A.R.T

Our values guide how we operate
on every vessel, in every decision.

OUR HISTORY

Three Decades of
Maritime Excellence

1990 1990 Hover

Founded in Monaco in 1990, Sea World Management has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable, transparent, and high-quality ship management services.

The Years The Years Hover

Over the years, we have expanded our expertise across technical management, commercial operations, crew management, and project support, serving clients with professionalism and long-term commitment.

Today Today Hover

Today, our experienced team continues to support vessel owners and operators with innovative solutions, operational excellence, and a strong focus on safety, compliance, and sustainability.

01
Sea World Management founded in 1990
1990

Founded in Monaco, Sea World Management began its operations with a focus on the tanker industry, building a solid reputation in the field.

02
SWM tanker fleet expansion in 1995
1995

Expands its tanker fleet, strengthening its capacity for transporting refined products. Alongside fleet growth, SWM increases its technical management and chartering teams to remain competitive.

03
SWM technical management growth in 2005
2005

Alongside continued fleet growth and renewal, SWM enhances its technical management and chartering teams to ensure competitiveness in the market.

04
SWM fleet expansion in 2015
2015

SWM expands its fleet to ten Handy/MR2 tankers, significantly boosting its capacity for transporting refined products.

05
SWM management services expansion in 2019
2019

SWM extends its management services to third-party clients, covering tankers, dry bulk vessels and cable layers, including vessels operated by Prysmian.

06
SWM partnership with Scorpio Group in 2021
2021

SWM partners with Scorpio Group to manage the Handymax pool, boosting its product tanker market position and fleet utilization.

07
Columbia Seaworld partnership in 2022
2022

SWM partners with the Columbia Group to establish Columbia Seaworld, offering services across shipping, aviation and yachting.

08
SWM carbon credit platform in 2023
2023

SWM launches a carbon credit platform for charterers and enters the dry-bulk sector through the acquisition of its first three dry bulk vessels.

09
SWM expansion in Saudi Arabia in 2024
2024

Established a presence in Saudi Arabia to meet rising shipping demand in line with Vision 2030.

1990

Founded in Monaco in 1990, Sea World Management has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable, transparent, and high-quality ship management services.

The Years

Over the years, we have expanded our expertise across technical management, commercial operations, crew management, and project support, serving clients with professionalism and long-term commitment.

Today

Today, our experienced team continues to support vessel owners and operators with innovative solutions, operational excellence, and a strong focus on safety, compliance, and sustainability.

Proven Management Excellence

In the complex realm of maritime business, successful management demands keen acquisition instincts, deep research insights, adept financial structuring, and robust technical prowess. Our experienced management team maintains a high standard of operations, and a pro-active management strategy consistently achieves positive results for our clients. This approach allows us to optimize returns to investors and retain a solid reputation in the market.

From the intricacies of vessel acquisitions to the precision of financial structuring, our team ensures every aspect of the shipping business is managed with expertise. This dedication not only underscores our commitment to delivering optimal outcomes for stakeholders but also solidifies our standing as a leader in full technical ship management services.

Whether delving into research or overseeing hands-on technical vessel management, our team’s extensive experience speaks to our unwavering expertise and reliability.

E S G

In response to climate change, we are committed to enhancing energy efficiency, and complying with all environmental requirements. Proactively addressing environmental challenges, we’ve partnered with Aither Group AG for carbon credit projects and the European Trading Scheme on behalf of our clients in 2021. Additionally, we have initiated projects in reducing overall waste ashore, and continually strive to maximize efficiency in operations. Our ISO certifications (9001:2015, 14001:2015, 45001:2018) reflect our commitment to quality, environmental management, and safety for consistent, reliable customer service in an environmentally safe and sustainable manner.
The safety of our crew and staff is of paramount importance to us, and we keep this at the forefront of every operation we undertake. In a world of growing uncertainty, we make efforts to educate, safeguard, and foster a responsible work environment.
We maintain a culture of personal accountability and responsibility, and that means we incorporate our best practices with ethical behaviour and high professional standards. This unwavering commitment not only defines our organizational ethos but also empowers our team to drive positive impact and innovation in every endeavour.

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