Tag: Management

COSCO Shipping Seafarer Management Company has entered into a strategic partnership with Wallem Group, to advance ship management and crew services. 

V.Group (V.) has entered into a strategic partnership with Erasmus Shipinvest Group (ESI), for the management of commercial vessels, including the provision of crewing and marine services.

SITA is making a move into the maritime sector, following an initial agreement with Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) as it launches its SmartSea integrated maritime management platform.

International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has advised ship managers to be wary of the risks and costs involved with claims of failing to meet contractual obligations.  

OSM Thome has entered into a Letter of Intent with Pherousa Green Shipping AS (PGS) to manage a series of 63000 dwt ammonia-fuelled Ultramax vessels to be ordered by PGS.

The Shipowners' Club issued a guidance note, regarding the reactivation of a vessel following a period of lay-up, noting that whether it be an offshore support vessel, or any type of vessel, reactivation following a period of lay-up requires very careful management in fully assessing the risks involved.

The Board of China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited announced that it has agreed on the terms of the Concession Agreement in relation to the development, management and operation of the Hambantota Port, as of 25th July 2017.

Germany-based Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement announced that it was selected as ship manager of the 20,146 TEU containership, MOL Tribute, which came into full management of the Hong Kong Ship Management Centre on July 10th, 2017. 

MarineFields and Inmarsat have signed a MoU, to partner in investigating how sea traffic management and satellite connectivity can make port calls more efficient for all stakeholders. The joint effort will be focused on providing port call optimization services resulting in just-in-time operations and shortened turn-around times.

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