Hawks Group has expanded its global network with the launch of Hawks Group (UK) Ltd, announced during London International Shipping Week 2025. The move marks a key milestone in the company’s international growth and strengthens its operations in North West Europe, a region considered vital for global shipping, energy logistics, and trade.
“Hawks Group (UK) Ltd will become our focal point for relations with suppliers and clients in North West Europe,” said Mr. Hassan Rifau, CEO of Hawks Group. “London remains a leading centre for shipping, insurance, finance and bunkering – and as Hawks is a tanker fleet owner, physical supplier, oil cargo and bunker trader worldwide, having an office in London was a natural strategic step in our global expansion plans.”
The new office will be led by Senior Bunker Trader Mehmet Özgür Yaycıoğlu, who brings over 16 years of experience in marine fuel trading and physical supply. He has previously held senior positions at Med Petroleum DMCC and CYE Petrol, managing trading strategies and operations across the Mediterranean.
Hawks Group described London as a natural hub for its expansion, citing the city’s established role in shipping, arbitration, maritime law, and energy trading. The office will also act as a touchpoint for existing European partners while enabling closer collaboration with stakeholders across the Atlantic, Baltic, Mediterranean, and African bunkering markets.
The expansion adds to Hawks Group’s global presence, with offices already established in the Maldives, Dubai, Singapore, Monaco, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, and Istanbul. In 2024, the company traded more than 500,000 metric tonnes of bunkers and cargo worldwide.
Headquartered in the Maldives, Hawks Group operates as a global supplier and trader of marine fuels and cargo. The company is known for its commitment to fuel quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery, serving a wide range of fleets, offshore installations, and luxury vessels.
