Douglas Grote
About Douglas Grote
Douglas Grote is the Vice President of Global Marine Commercial & Planning at SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., a subsidiary of ExxonMobil. He has extensive experience in marine logistics, fleet planning, and commercial shipping, having held various roles in the industry since 1987.
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Douglas Grote is the Vice President of Global Marine Commercial & Planning at SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., a subsidiary of ExxonMobil. His role encompasses various responsibilities which are critical to the company's marine and commercial operations.
Education and Expertise
Douglas Grote has a strong educational background with a Bachelor's Degree in Management and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He studied General Business at various institutions from 1990 to 1992. This academic foundation has equipped him with the necessary skills to effectively manage commercial and planning activities in the marine industry.
Career and Background at SeaRiver Maritime
Douglas Grote has been with ExxonMobil's subsidiary, SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., since 1987 and has spent significant time in Houston, Texas. He leads a team responsible for chartering trans-regional blue water tonnage for various products including crude oil, chemicals, lubes, and petroleum specialties. His role involves strategic planning and management to ensure efficient marine operations.
Commercial and Planning Efforts at Qatargas
In addition to his role at SeaRiver Maritime, Douglas Grote has served at Qatargas in various capacities. As a secondee to Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (Nakilat) in Doha, he handled commercial responsibilities for new ventures. He led fleet planning efforts, managed inchartering and outchartering of tonnage, and played a key role in terminal acceptance of large LNG carriers such as QFlex and QMax.
LNG Project Contributions
Douglas Grote has also significantly contributed to LNG projects. As the Commercial Shipping Head at Qatargas, he managed tender activities and negotiations for LNG vessel acquisitions. In Houston, TX, he provided marine logistics, economic, and industry analysis support for LNG projects, ensuring the smooth operation and expansion of LNG capabilities.