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Technical Management of all type of vessels

40 years of expertise providing quality and economical technical services to our partners; services which not only aim to add value to our clients’ assets, but also contribute to the competitive advantage of our clients’ operations. Our technical performance places Columbia’s managed fleet amongst the preferred choices of Charterers and Oil Majors.

Crew Management and Training

Columbia Shipmanagement maintains its own crewing offices in several countries worldwide and training centres. By sharing the same cultural background with our seafarers at local offices, we benefit from high retention rates amongst our loyal crewing pool. Additional professional crewing agents also contribute to providing a quality service with qualified seagoing personnel.

Commercial Services

CSM employs a highly qualified team of professionals with extensive commercial, financial and technical expertise and experience in the safe, efficient and profitable management of all types of tonnage. The Operations departments works closely with ship commands, charterers, brokers, pool operators, port agents and bunker suppliers to ensure efficiency is maintained throughout all operations.

New Building Supervision / Services

For over 25 years we have supervised the building of more than 280 vessels, of various types, at leading shipyards around the world. Our clients benefit not only from Columbia Shipmanagement’s vast experience with new building projects, but also from our in-house knowledge and expertise regarding implementation of new technical, commercial and fuel efficiency designs.

Procurement pool

Vessels under management are registered with our procurement company GenPro which provides significant benefits to its members. GENPRO aggregates volumes for the various procurement requirements of its members and their principals and members receive significant benefit from this process. Benefits can be achieved both by competitive pricing and via commission rebates.

Digitalisation and Performance Optimisation

The commitment of Columbia Shipmanagement to the development of new solutions and continuous improvement has led the organisation to fully embrace the digital revolution. Exclusive partnerships with blue-chip technology companies enables Columbia to leverage an invaluable expertise to optimise our operations worldwide. This translates into more cost-efficient shipmanagement services that grant our partner’s closer control of their assets in real-time.

Insurance and Claims

Columbia Shipmanagement is one of the very few maritime service providers in the world that has a dedicated Insurance and Claims Department of which the primary objective is to add value to the overall management services that Columbia provides to its clients. With a large dedicated team of professionals with proven relevant seagoing and shore expertise, Columbia fully recognises your needs, delivering an optimal service and playing a proactive role in handling such matters.

More Services

Columbia’s expertise goes beyond our customisable modular management services and more added value can be attained based on our experience, network and professionalism. As global maritime service providers, a fully comprehensive range of solutions is at the service of our partners and clients to cover all aspects related to the vessel performance.

SERVICES

Technical Management of all type of vessels

SERVICES

Crew Management and Training

SERVICES

Commercial Services

SERVICES

New Building Supervision / Services

SERVICES

Procurement pool

SERVICES

Digitalisation and Performance Optimisation

SERVICES

Insurance and Claims

SERVICES

More Services

FOCUSED ON
EXCELLENCE

Columbia Shipmanagement is an international organisation with 40 years of experience as world-class ship management and maritime services providers within the shipping industry.

A global presence with more than 25 management and representative offices, crew agencies and training centres worldwide connects us to our 15.000 employees on land and sea.

Our network and strong client relationships are testimony to our quality and trustworthy services.

Take a moment to experience our passion for Shipping.