Pres, CEO
Lois K. Zabrocky is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of International Seaways, Inc. (INSW), one of the largest tanker companies worldwide, overseeing a fleet of over 80 vessels including VLCCs, Suezmaxes, Aframaxes/LR2s, Panamaxes/LR1s, MRs, and Handysize tankers.[[1]](https://www.wbcollaborative.org/women_leaders_ceo/lois-k-zabrocky-2/)[[2]](https://www.intlseas.com/about/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=1398c078-d2d1-47e3-9546-eb81d5514e10)[[3]](https://www.ics-shipping.org/person/lois-k-zabrocky/) She has led INSW since its spin-off from Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) on November 30, 2016, growing the fleet from 55 vessels to more than 80, expanding revenues from under $300 million to over $1 billion, and increasing market capitalization from $400 million to nearly $1.9 billion.[[2]](https://www.intlseas.com/about/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=1398c078-d2d1-47e3-9546-eb81d5514e10)[[6]](https://www.maritime.edu/distinguished-lecture-series)
Zabrocky brings nearly 30 years of shipping industry experience, starting her maritime career sailing as third mate on a U.S. flag chemical tanker after earning a Bachelor of Science from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and obtaining a Third Mate’s License.[[2]](https://www.intlseas.com/about/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=1398c078-d2d1-47e3-9546-eb81d5514e10)[[3]](https://www.ics-shipping.org/person/lois-k-zabrocky/)[[4]](https://www.intlseas.com/about/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=e89b796b-72f8-4686-aaed-66577109483c) At OSG since 1992, she advanced through roles including Vice President of Aframax International (expanding the pool of 35 Aframax tankers), Chief Commercial Officer, Senior Vice President, and Co-President of the International Flag Strategic Business Unit, managing commercial operations, fleet oversight, and strategic growth.[[1]](https://www.wbcollaborative.org/women_leaders_ceo/lois-k-zabrocky-2/)[[2]](https://www.intlseas.com/about/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=1398c078-d2d1-47e3-9546-eb81d5514e10)[[4]](https://www.intlseas.com/about/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=e89b796b-72f8-4686-aaed-66577109483c)[[5]](https://investor.tdw.com/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=cddd5297-a353-455d-a9d6-3a48542438f4) She serves on the boards of Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW), ITOPF Limited, BIMCO, and Gard P&I (Bermuda) Ltd., emphasizing integrity, ESG practices, and industry leadership.[[1]](https://www.wbcollaborative.org/women_leaders_ceo/lois-k-zabrocky-2/)[[2]](https://www.intlseas.com/about/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=1398c078-d2d1-47e3-9546-eb81d5514e10)[[3]](https://www.ics-shipping.org/person/lois-k-zabrocky/)[[5]](https://investor.tdw.com/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=cddd5297-a353-455d-a9d6-3a48542438f4)
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