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Columbia Shipmanagement’s expansion continues as it opens a new Greek office
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Columbia Shipmanagement is delighted to announce the official opening of its new office in Greece, in line with the company’s exciting expansion plans. Situated in Voula, a Southern Suburb of Athens, Columbia Shipmanagement Greece will provide ship management and maritime...
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CSM signs joint venture with Sea World Management to form CSM Monaco
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Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) is to expand its operations and services in the important French, Italian and Monégasque markets by signing a joint venture agreement with Monaco-based Sea World Management (SWM). Under the terms of the agreement, the new JV company,...
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Columbia seals new cooperation deal with International Maritime Industries (IMI)
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CSM has sealed an agreement to help expand the Middle East’s biggest shipyard. Pictured L-R: Mark O’ Neil (CSM CEO), Ahmed Al Saadi, (IMI Chairman and Saudi Aramco Senior Vice President – Technical Services), Dr. Abdullah Al Ahmari (IMI CEO)...
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CSM recognised in Reuters’ ‘Top 100 Innovators of Global Energy Transition’ list
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CSM is honoured to be recognised in Reuters’ ‘Top 100 Innovators of Global Energy Transition’ list for our joint efforts with TotalEnergies to develop a lube oil monitoring, optimisation and supply platform using our POCR system, while also looking into...
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Columbia Shipmanagement signs Anti-Piracy security deal with French navy
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Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) has signed a voluntary naval cooperation protocol with MICA Center (French Navy) to reinforce the security of its managed vessels operating in high-risk areas. A Voluntary Naval Cooperation Protocol was signed between the French Navy and the...
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Beam him up: Mark O’Neil and Columbia make history with hologram meeting
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Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) is going boldly into the future of virtual conferencing with an eye-catching new bit of hologram kit. The entertainment industry is no stranger to such technology, which has enabled dead stars from Whitney Houston to Maria Callas...
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Columbia Shipmanagement rolls out finance arm in fresh bid to crack Italian market
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CEO Mark O'Neil argues move helps 'proud' Italian shipowning families, but others express doubts A new finance company established by Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) is being used to spearhead a fresh drive into the Italian market and develop a new model...
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GenPro awarded for commitment to sustainability, diversity and youth
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GP General Procurement Company Limited (GenPro) has been honoured with the 2021 Young Ship Cyprus Company Award, sponsored by Ancoria Insurance Public Ltd., for its commitment to sustainability, diversity and developing the next generation of maritime professionals. The Cyprus-headquartered commercial...
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CSM D fundraising events
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Our colleagues in Hamburg recently hosted four different charity events in honour of their autumn giving campaign. These included a bake sale, rooftop BBQ, parrot photo shoot and a walking/running event. Their great efforts paid off and the funds raised will be...
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Columbia targets 500 vessels for its Middle East management company
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Columbia Shipmanagement has ambitious plans to expand its Middle Eastern vessel operations from its base in Saudi Arabia. CSM Saudi Arabia has grown from 35 offshore vessels at launch in August to more than 100 under some form of management...
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