
President, JF Maritime, Inc.
Member of the Transportation Council
Jonathan Feffer is the President of JF Maritime, a firm engaged in arranging the sale & purchase and chartering of ocean-going vessels and offshore drilling rigs, and provision of consulting services in connection with vessel financing, management and technical services. He is active in the US flag Jones Act segment of the industry, including the Marine Highway program, and in the development of environmentally correct ship demolition and recycling programs. He served as Vice President of Maritime Overseas Corporation, agents and brokers for Overseas Shipholding Group, President of Itel Navigation, Inc, and Chief Executive of InterMaritime Management. He holds an AB in economics from New York University and was enrolled in their MBA program. He served in the US Army with the rank of Captain, and is or was a member of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators, the Connecticut Maritime Association, New York Maritime, Inc., and the Association of Shipbrokers and Agents as Director. (This is me - Update Profile)
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March 12, 2009
HPV Vaccine Stirs Economic Debate | wsj.com
drop in demand for containerized exports moved by sea drop in demand for materials imported by sea
Over capacity of ship building
March 12, 2009
HPV Vaccine Stirs Economic Debate | wsj.com
Wrong time to increase ship building capacity Ramifications of governmnent-owned enterprises emphasizing domestic interest over market factors
Effect of further production cut on shipping rates
December 18, 2008
OPEC likely to OK 2 million-barrel oil cut | biz.yahoo.com
Demand for ships and pressure on rates Arbitrage (contango) opportunities
October 14, 2008
US Banks Move into Covered Bonds | www.efinancialnews.com
Demand for commodities carried bulk diminishing Shipyard order book very large Older vessels retained in servicefor recent higher earnings Finamcial constraintes affecting ship yards and ship owners
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Drilling Rig Experts | 409 |
| Oil and Gas Well Drilling Experts | 209 |
| Offshore Drilling Rig Experts | 199 |
| LNG Experts | 171 |
| Council Members Knowledgeable on Jackup Drilling Rigs | 152 |
December 13, 2007 | Chicago
GLGi: Overview of the Drybulk Shipping IndustryDecember 12, 2007 | Boston
GLGi: Overview of the Drybulk Shipping IndustryDecember 11, 2007 | New York
GLGi: Overview of the Drybulk Shipping Industry