Month: July 2026

SMM 2026 – The world’s leading maritime industry event

www.smm-hamburg.com As the world’s leading maritime industry event, SMM will once again unite the international maritime industry in Hamburg from 1st to 4th September 2026. Claus Ulrich Selbach, Vice President Exhibitions – Maritime and Energy at Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH answered questions for Inside Marine.

VSM

The German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association (VSM) – The German maritime industry at SMM

vsm.de The German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association (VSM) represents the entire value chain of the German maritime industry – from shipyards and system suppliers to engineering and service providers. Dr Reinhard Lüken, Managing Director of VSM, answered questions for Inside Marine, highlighting the work of the association and how this intersects with events such …

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Uniteam Marine

Uniteam Marine – A new era of ship management 

www.uniteammarine.com Uniteam Marine is well-versed in international ship management, having sat at the leading-edge of the industry for more than 40 years. Now, the company is utilising this vast experience to transition into a new era of growth. Managing Director John Hadjiparaskevas discussed the latest news with Imogen Ward.

TQ Group

TQ Group – Maritime trust and quality

tqshipping.com Headquartered in Türkiye, TQ Group is a multifaceted maritime service provider. The company has three core divisions: ship ownership and management, ship repair, and ship agency. Fleet Manager Can Ibak, Agency Manager Taner Göksu and Repair Manager Ali Cem Akar discussed TQ Group’s end-to-end solutions. Report by Antonia Cole.

The Gibunco Group

The Gibunco Group – Maritime experts

gibunco.com The Gibunco Group is a global maritime services provider headquartered in Gibraltar, delivering a comprehensive portfolio that includes ship agency services, underwater hull maintenance and a wide range of marine support solutions. Head of Ship Services Sebastian Nicolussi, Head of Operations Keith Blackshaw and Head of Business for SCAMP Mikel Salado discussed the group’s …

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Socatra

Socatra – The French shipowner

socatra.com Socatra is a French maritime transport and logistics company providing services to the oil and storage sectors. The company delivers tailored solutions through its versatile fleet of modern tankers and strategically located shore-based storage facilities. CEO Laurent Bozzoni discussed recent investments, in conversation with Antonia Cole.

SAVI

SAVI – Turnkey ship services

www.savigenova.com Since 1950, SAVI has been delivering shipbuilding and ship repair services to clients all over the world. The company also offers stainless steel manufacturing and interior furnishing to meet the diverse needs of its customers. Senior Project Manager Antonio Talamo and Senior Designer Christian Marrale discussed the company’s improved services. Report by Antonia Cole.

Advancing marine compliance

Rivertrace  – Advancing marine compliance

rivertrace.com Rivertrace specialises in oil-in-water quality monitoring. The company supports international shipping companies, offshore oil and gas operators, and land-based industrial organisations. Commercial Manager Gillian Lovering discussed the company’s new technologies, in conversation with Antonia Cole.