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In March 2021, V.Ships Leisure will assume crew management for the ELEANOR ROOSEVELT, the first ‘fast ferry’ in the world with dual natural gas engines….

Profile on Giles Themans As one of the best opportunities for graduates in the maritime industry, the V.Group graduate programme is designed to introduce the…

‘Together in Safety’ is an initiative that brings together leading maritime organisations with the shared goal of creating a safer industry for our people, our…

Given the importance that V.Group attributes to mental wellbeing for our colleagues, we are delighted to confirm that we now have a network of over…

London, 21 January 2021 – GLOBAL ship management company V.Group has announced the appointment of Bjoern Sprotte as chief executive officer, Ship Management. Based in…

With the shipping industry facing an increased amount of scrutiny in regard to its environmental practices, V.Group has committed to adopting and promoting industry standards…

V.Group is delighted to have won, not one, but two awards at this year’s Crew Connect Global Awards, respectively namely the “Innovation and Adoption of…

The ongoing global pandemic which has seen tens of thousands of seafarers left trapped on their vessels or being unable to work was the driver…

CrewConnect Global (CCG) takes place virtually in November, and as in previous years, V.Ships UK Managing Director John Adams will serve as chair. As the…

Seafarer charity Stella Maris recently stepped in to assist V.Ships with a challenge resulting from COVID-19 restrictions. A seafarer, who had been onboard a vessel…

V.Ships Leisure, cruise start up specialist and the leading provider of independent management services for the cruise, ferry and yacht industries, and sister hospitality company…

In 2019 V.Group introduced the Navigational Skills Development Program (NSDP), aimed at training and assessing seafarers in navigation and bridge watchkeeping skills. Designed, built and…

Braemar Shipping Services Plc (LSE:BMS), a leading international provider of shipbroking, financial advisory, logistics and engineering services to the shipping and energy industries, is pleased…

In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Graham Westgarth, V.Group’s Chairman Elect, discussed the importance a worldwide governmental response to the crisis. It’s important,…

In partnership with Witt O’Brien’s, a leading US-based compliance partner, V.Group has completed an innovative environmental compliance auditor course.  The course was attended by 40…

Colleagues in V.Ships India have been awarded a certificate of appreciation for their efforts to maintain the wellbeing of seafarers who are currently at sea…

The importance of giving seafarers a voice was a key discussion point at the recent Bahamas Shipowners Association (BSA) Crewing in Crisis forum. The panel…

Dania Ship Management has today announced plans to extend its ship management capabilities in a partnership agreement with Falcon Maritime Group A/S, that in turn owns Falcon…

V.Group is immensely proud to have received the 2020 SAFETY4SEA Dry Bulk Operator Award! Reducing emissions is a key challenge for the industry as a whole…

London, 20 October 2020 Global ship management and marine support services provider V.Group and Costamare Shipping Company S.A. (“Costamare”) have announced they have strengthened and…