Whitaker family sells tanker company to Lindsay Blee

Bunker supplier, trader and broker Lindsay Blee has acquired bunker fuel transportation firm Whitaker Tankers from the Whitaker family who owned the business for 144 years, according to the latter on Monday (18 March).

According to its website, Whitaker has a fleet of eight tankers — Jaynee W, Whitonia, Whitchampion, Whithaven, Keewhit, Whitstar, and Whitdawn. 

The firm said whilst this has a ‘twinge of sadness’ for the Whitaker family, it strongly believed this was a positive change, providing clarity on the succession of the business to its  staff and customers.

“We are proud to now be joining forces with a company who fully recognises the world class reputation of Whitakers and shares our desire to drive the business forward into the future,” the firm said. 

“The success of our business has only been achieved through the incredible hard work and professionalism of our staff ashore and afloat…and as there will be no changes, in this regard, we are confident that there will be a smooth transition to the new owners, of whom we wish the very best in their new venture.”

James Hills, Managing Director of Lindsay Blee, said: “We are thrilled and very proud to be adding Whitaker Tankers to our organisation.”

“We look forward with excitement to working together with the Whitaker team and building upon their well-established success and reputation for quality and service.”

Photo credit: Whitaker Tankers
Published: 19 March 2024