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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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

INTERNATIONAL TANKER MANAGEMENT (ITM) has announced the appointment of Chris Kirton as managing director of its Dubai office. Kirton joins ITM, a division of V.Group…

In these challenging times it is worth remembering that our seafarers play a significant role in keeping the global economy running by supplying essential goods…

Saturday 10th October is World Mental Health Day and this year we are encouraging seafarers and operators alike to look out for each other’s mental…

Global ship management company V.Group is strengthening its leadership team with the appointment of Ulla Eithz Nielsen as Managing Director for V.Ships Germany. Based in…

On Thursday 15th October, V.Ships UK managing director John Adams will moderate a forum hosted by the Bahamas Shipowners Association (BSA) focusing on the impact…

Our second discussion paper in the ‘Life After Lockdown’ series, examining the acceleration of digital engagement, has been released. Each paper focusses on a specific…

Congratulations to Mike Bradshaw, Global Head of HSEQ, after being appointed as Chairperson of the UK Chamber of Shipping’s Safety Culture Working Group (SCWG). Mike’s…