About Us
Over 30 years of professionalism and efficiency in ship management
Team of 40+
Shipping Experts
Specializing in product tankers, dry bulk, and offshore cable vessel management
Monaco-Based Maritime Firm Since 1990
Comprehensive service platform for investors and ship owners to manage investments across all shipping segments
Our Leadership
Roberto Corvetta
Chairman & CEO
Established Sea World Management SAM in 1990. Prior to SWM, Roberto led commercial activities of Società 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, he was Head of the Marine Department for Southern Europe at a major ship management firm in Monaco. With 30+ years of experience in ship management, his background includes 12 years 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 maritime career in 1993 on SWM-managed tankers through the same long-standing manning agent in Mumbai, 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, earning 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
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
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 proactive 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.
