Chief executive Marc La Monte kicked offa tour of the conference circuit Thursday at a sold-out luncheon hosted by the ConnecticutMaritime Association in Stamford.

After touching on trends in the crudeand product tanker markets the guest of honour switched gears and made the casefor consolidation and the role Heidmar hopes to play in the years ahead.

“We need your support,” La Monte told thecrowd in a speech that one listener likened to the battle cry of a boy prince taskedwith winning over weary troops in anticipation of war.

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