About

Patrick Lehmann, Owner
Patrick Lehmann, Managing owner of Key Marine Americas, has more than three decades of experience in the bunker industry.

Patrick’s career began in 1984 as a trader and supplier with Jean-François Gyselinck at Petrole Ocean in Paris, France. He started as an intern, doing accounting and office work and during his eight years there, worked his way up to become a trader.

In 1992 Patrick was offered a position at Copemer, Paris with André Demart. Here he broadened his experience and worked as a broker on a worldwide basis and became a partner in the company.

Patrick took his interest in brokering with him when he moved to the US in 2000, where he started work with John Colliton at Sea Bunkering Americas. For the next twelve years, Patrick worked primarily with people in the western hemisphere.

Then in 2012, it was time for another change and Patrick began work as a broker and trader with Cockett Marine US / Sea Marine Fuels. At Cockett Marine U.S., Patrick took on the responsibilities of manager and president of the office.

Vivian Quintana, Bunker Broker
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in South Florida, Vivian earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and has over a decade of experience in the bunker industry. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

In the fall of 2008, she joined Sea Bunkering Americas, under the guidance of John Colliton and Patrick Lehmann. There, she learned the inner workings of the marine industry, primarily in North and South America and the Caribbean.

At the end of 2012, she had the opportunity to work as a broker and trader at Cockett Marine Oil’s new U.S. office. During her 8 years there, she continued to focus on the Western Hemisphere, using her knowledge of the market and relationships with fuel suppliers to provide customers with competitive pricing and bunker solutions.

In 2021, she joined her mentor and former colleague, Patrick Lehmann at Key Marine Americas. Together again, they share the same goal – to continue providing customers with high quality service that is tailored to their unique bunker needs.

Key Marine Americas
In 2017 Patrick decided it was time for a new challenge — to start his own firm. Patrick’s goal with his new company is to provide his clients the high-quality, personal service of a small business AND extensive knowledge and decades of experience in the business.

Key Marine Americas Mission
Key Marine Americas’ mission is to provide personal, professional service with a focus on understanding and meeting each client’s unique needs.

Key Marine Americas is also committed to giving back to the community. Some KMA fund recipients include:

Florida Oceanographic Society
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
All Hands and Hearts
Unidos Por Puerto Rico
Suncoast High School Band
Palm Beach Gardens Predators Soccer