Caverton Marine appoints CCO to expand into new shipping markets

Caverton Offshore Support Group’s shipping arm, Caverton Marine, has appointed Pauline Sessou-Diop as its chief commercial officer (CCO) to support its expansion and fleet in oil, gas and bulk marine transportation worldwide, with a particular emphasis on the West African market.

A former Euronav general manager, Ms Sessou-Diop will be based out of London, UK, bringing her 21 years’ experience of the tanker industry to Caverton Marine.

Much of Ms Sessou-Diop’s career was spent with tanker owner, Euronav, with her last appointment being general manager of its London-based commercial office, including representing the company in the Tankers International VLCC pool.

Caverton Marine originated as a specialised service provider in marine and special transportation services, providing small tankers, vessels, barges and associated equipment to its clients.

Now it wants to expand more into tanker shipments to meet rising demand in West Africa.

“We want to strengthen Caverton Marine as a reliable energy transport partner, delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable shipping solutions,” said Caverton Offshore Support Group chief executive Bode Makanjuola.

“As appetite for accessing the West African region expands, we want to offer a differentiated service that investors can trust.”

Ms Sessou-Diop studied in France, the UK, and the US. She holds a bachelor of science in international business from Neoma Business School in France and a bachelor of art in European business studies from the University of Lincoln in Hull, UK, majoring in economics, international finance, marketing and management.

She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and obtained an advance diploma in ship sales and purchases and shipping business.