William J. "Bill" Burns, our Managing Director, brings a wealth of experience. Prior to founding Kinsale Maritime Services LLC, he served as Director of Business Development at Inchcape Shipping Services, Houston.
His career includes executive management roles at renowned trading firms such as Norsk Hydro (Yara), Transammonia, Kinder Morgan, International Raw Materials, IBE Trade Corp, and Coastal Cargo.
Bill earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Transportation / International Business from the State University of New York, Maritime College at Fort Schuyler. During his time there, he also obtained a United States Coast Guard Merchant Marine License as a Third Mate Officer of Steam or Motor Vessels on any ocean.
Bill's journey began with Mobil Oil Corp, followed by over two decades in the Vessel Chartering Industry. He honed his skills in chartering vessels, with a strong focus on dry bulk, project cargo, and petrochemical sectors.
