U.S. Shipping Partners L.P. announced the appointment of Jan T. Ziobro, a 28-year veteran of the shipping industry, as Vice President, New Construction. In this role, Mr. Ziobro will have oversight of the Partnership's new construction program, which presently stands at nine 49,000 dwt product tankers and four 19,999 dwt articulated tug barge (ATB) units. Mr. Ziobro will report to Joseph P. Gehegan, President and COO.
Ziobro holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. He is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and an associate member of the Association of
Ship Brokers and Agents.