Virginia Maritime Association

Scott W. Fernandez is Vice President, Coastwise Shipping for Horizon Lines, LLC. He is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a coastwise U.S. flag shipping service complimentary to Horizon Lines’ existing ocean services. In this newly formed business unit, Mr. Fernandez will cultivate the market for the coastwise container shipping initiative and lead and manage all sales and operating activities.

Mr. Fernandez began his career in 1982 with the Sun Oil Company sailing as a Deck Officer on tanker vessels. He joined Sea-Land Service, Inc. in 1987 and succeeded in several leadership positions in both operations and sales. In 1999, Mr. Fernandez broadened his experience with sales and business development roles at supply chain solution firm BridgePoint, Inc., a technology subsidiary of CSX; and Blue292, Inc., a provider of software solutions for crisis management and environmental, health and safety systems.  Mr. Fernandez returned to Horizon Lines, LLC (formerly Sea-Land Service, Inc) in 2001 as General Manager, Eastern Region Sales accountable for over 24% of the Company’s annual revenues. In his most recent role with the ocean carrier, he led the implementation of the EDGE Corporate Process Improvement Initiative as Project Manager.

Mr. Fernandez holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College at Fort Schuyler and a Master of Business Administration from Davis College of Business at Jacksonville University.

He is a member of Fort Schuyler Alumni Association, Jacksonville Propeller Club, Davis College of Business Senior Leadership Forum, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, FCSA Soccer Coach, and a member of National Defense Transportation Association.

Mr. Fernandez makes his home in Jacksonville, FL with his wife Debbie and their four children.