The Port of Algeciras is located in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Primarily a transshipment port, its position in the Strait of Gibraltar and key east to west shipping routes establishes it as one of the busiest maritime trading hubs in the world.

Almi Marine Management is committed to delivering a first-class service. With over 30 years’ experience at sea, the company provides the very best ship management to its clients. Now, with its fleet set to expand, Managing Director Christos Hadjigeorgiou sat down with Inside Marine to share the latest news. Report by Imogen Ward. 

Alpha Gas specialises in the management and operation of LNG vessels. Pantheon Tankers Management is a leading independent shipping company providing services to the tanker sector. Alpha Bulkers focuses on the management and operation of large dry-cargo vessels.

Based on the coast of Louisiana, Bordelon Marine has been providing international offshore support and subsea services for almost 45 years. Thanks to the versatility of its vessels, the company is in the process of diversifying into new sectors. President & CEO Wes Bordelon explained more, in an exclusive interview with Inside Marine. Report by Imogen Ward. 

In CEO Captain Rajesh Dhadwal’s opinion, Campbell Shipping is a different fish in the global ship management pool due to a strong emphasis on its people’s wellness. With everyone pulling together, it has enabled the company to confidently diversify into new sectors. Andy Probert learnt more from Capt Dhadwal and his team.

In two years, Turkish-based CAPRAMAR Ship Management has established a reputation as a highly innovative and forward-thinking operator. Co-Owner and Managing Director Canatay Yilmaz discussed the latest developments, in an exclusive interview with Inside Marine. Report by Colin Chinery.

COMVEX SA was incorporated in 1991, as the largest bulk raw material handling terminal in the Black Sea area. The company is the market leader in the handling, storing and trans-shipment of dry bulk minerals such as iron ore, coal, coke and bauxite. General Director Viorel Panait explained more to Hannah Barnett. 

DMT Marine Equipment is a world-class innovator of winches and deck machinery that continues to push the boundaries of product development. Aided by steady growth, major contract wins and breakthroughs in the US market, the European company is heavily investing in its production core. Andy Probert discovered more in conversation with Sales Director André ter Schure and Marketing Director Mihaela Alexandrescu.

EPSCO Cyprus is well known within the shipping industry for its first-class safety services. Having spent almost 30 years providing a diverse offering on a global scale, the company has expanded its capabilities once again. Managing Director Maria Ioannou provided insight on a new partnership, in an exclusive interview with Inside Marine. Report by Imogen Ward.

Controlled by the renowned Pittas family of Athens, Greece, with its 150-year history in the shipping business, Euroseas is an owner and operator of container vessels as well as a provider of seaborne transportation of containerised cargoes. Boasting charter customers from all of the main line operators including Maersk, CMA CGM, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd and COSCO, Euroseas has a formidable presence in the industry. Company CFO & Treasurer Anastasios Aslidis and Investor Relations Officer Eirini Pitta spoke with Richard Hagan about the company’s rich history and exciting new build programme.

FIS has dedicated over 40 years to smarter chemistry. Manufacturing more than 1,000 products, the company is a chemicals supplier fully equipped to answer every customer request. CEO Kenny Woods explained more, in an exclusive interview. Report by Imogen Ward. 

Green Maritime Technology is an independent maritime consulting and surveying company, focusing on new technology and innovative solutions for the marine industry. The company offers project management services, aiming to improve the environmental performance of shipping companies, whilst lowering operational costs. CEO Nikolaos Kretsis explained more to Hannah Barnett.

When it comes to the treatment of marine sewage, HAMANN’s systems are unparalleled. After successfully doubling its turnover in the last eight years, the company is now on a mission for growth. CEO Felix von Bredow explained more, in an exclusive interview. Report by Imogen Ward.

International Thai ship management company Highland Maritime continues on its journey of organic growth, including bulk carriers, container ships, multipurpose cargo carriers and offshore vessels. Managing Director Andrew Airey outlined the achievements and operating philosophy at Highland. Report by Phil Nicholls.

For more than 60 years, Hydrasearch has provided valuable components to the maritime and aerospace markets. Now, with a desire for expansion, the company is reaching new heights by tackling new aerospace markets. Vice President of Sales Patrick Garrett gave insight into the latest developments, in an exclusive interview. Report by Imogen Ward. 

Innerspace Corporation designs, develops, and manufactures efficient subsea propulsion systems for marine vehicles. The company has created some of the world’s most advanced and reliable commercial underwater thrusters. Hannah Barnett spoke to Owner & Vice President Omar Rafeh to learn more.

Established to make the working environment a safer place, Integrity HSE is changing the way health is managed in professional spaces. To find out more, Hannah Barnett spoke to the firm’s three partners: Managing Director Steve Harris, Director of Safety & Risk Management Darrell Lines and Director of Clinical Psychology Shabnum Hanif.

Jebsen PTC offers a first-class ship management service from its base in the Philippines. With a hardworking crew behind it, the company ensures their mental and physical wellbeing is the number one priority. Vice President of Ship Management & Director of Business Development Captain Allwyn Lobo explained more, in an exclusive interview with Inside Marine. Report by Imogen Ward. 

Since it was founded by Konstantinos Katradis in 1936, Katradis Ropes has carved out a rich history in the marine industry. The company is known for expansion and innovation, with a diverse product range that includes advanced mooring ropes, zinc and aluminium sacrificial anodes, and a comprehensive array of anchors, chains and deck equipment. CEO Constantinos Katradis told Hannah Barnett a bit more about the company’s impressive achievements and groundbreaking goals.

When it comes to work and survey ROVs, KYSTDESIGN is a name world-renowned. Having completed 2023 with an impressive turnover of NOK260 million, KYSTDESIGN is marking 2024 as a year for development. CCO Åge Holsbrekken, Technical Manager Frode Rabben and Engineering Manager Electro & Control Systems Knut Ståle Storesund explained more in an exclusive interview. Report by Imogen Ward. 

Mekiro BV is renowned for being a premier distributor of speciality chemicals. The company offers a first-class service that is swiftly expanding. Sales Director Anthony Hughes explained more, in an exclusive interview. Report by Imogen Ward. 

Over the past three years, Mr. Marine has grown exponentially. With two successful acquisitions under its belt, the Dutch-based TIC group is not stopping there. CEO Karel Peters, explained more in an exclusive interview with Inside Marine. Report by Imogen Ward. 

Since its establishment in Beirut in 1972, NAFTOMAR has developed to become a major player in the LPG field. The company, now based in Greece, provides a successful international service dedicated to the transportation of liquid gases. Now, NAFTOMAR is moving into the emerging green ammonia market. Hannah Barnett spoke to Fleet and Technical Director, George-Paul Perantzakis, to learn more.

Specialising in ship repair since 2001, NAVAMAR is the only shipyard on the Island of Montreal to offer a complete line of vessel repair services. The company boasts a 56,000 square foot facility, with more 30 tons of overhead traveling crane capacity. Hannah Barnett spoke with Alain Thériault, President, to learn more. 

NMDC Group is an integrated energy and marine services, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) organisation. With a footprint spanning the MENA region and South Asia, the Group offers innovative solutions across several industries including energy, dredging & marine, construction and engineering. NMDC Energy Project Director Omar Halloum spoke to Hannah Barnett about some of the organisation’s ambitious projects.

For over 30 years, Offshore Reparos Navais has supported Brazil’s offshore oil and gas industry with a constantly growing bouquet of specialised maintenance and fabrication services. Director Bernhard Falke Döring spoke with Richard Hagan.

Over the last decade, Optimum Ship Management Services has deployed excellent technical and hotel management services within the cruise industry. Having recently added two more vessels to its fleet, the company’s COO Captain George Koumpenas sat down with Inside Marine to explain more. Report by Imogen Ward.

When it comes to shipbuilding, Padmos Shipyard is renowned for its innovative designs and out-of-the-box thinking. Since the development of its award-winning MDV-1, the company has maintained an increasing focus on the sustainability of its builds. Director Walter van Harberden explained more, in an exclusive interview with Inside Marine. Report by Imogen Ward.

Performance Shipping Inc, a Nasdaq-listed global shipping company, started with container vessels and then made a strategic shift towards tanker vessels in 2019. Performance Shipping is proud to put safety first, as Panos Chatzikyriakos, HSQE Director, explained to Imogen Ward and Hannah Barnett.

Port Gdański Eksploatacja SA is one of the largest port operators in Poland. With 30 years’ experience backing it, the operator is in a prime position to support expansion plans at its home base of the Port of Gdańsk. Mariusz Wdowczyk, CEO of Port Gdański Eksploatacja, explained more in conversation with Hannah Barnett and Imogen Ward. 

The Union of Greek Shipowners and the whole Greek shipping community welcomes to Posidonia the huge global shipping family from over 90 countries. The purpose of Posidonia is to turn the challenges facing the shipping industry into successful business opportunities. Theodore Vokos, Managing Director of Posidonia Exhibitions SA, told Inside Marine all about the event.

PT Bandar Abadi Shipyard was established to provide expertise in ship building and repairs, conversion of vessels, and steel fabrication works. The company is characterised by its willingness to scale-up and an ability to innovate. Hannah Barnett spoke to Commercial Manager Cruse Lee to learn more.

Reach Robotics, a leading innovator in remote intervention for harsh environments, has delivered a breakthrough in underwater manipulator technology for portable Remotely Operated Vehicles with the launch of the Reach X Advanced Intervention System. “It’s a leap in what is possible for humans to achieve with remote underwater systems,” said Co-Founder and former CEO Paul Phillips. Hannah Barnett and Colin Chinery report.

Sea World Management is a successful maritime services firm that was established in Monaco in 1990. The company offers investors and ship owners a full platform of service functions to manage investments in all segments of shipping. CEO Roberto Corvetta explained more to Hannah Barnett.

Seatrek Trans has an illustrious record of over two decades of oceangoing dry bulk cargo operations, serving many of the world’s biggest cement producers and other large industrialists. But following a health scare in 2022, Seatrek Trans’ Founder and Managing Director Asifur Chowdhury turned his focus to charitable activities, where he is now applying his enormous business talent toward serving the world’s least fortunate. Richard Hagan spoke with Mr Chowdhury to find out all about it.

Stena RoRo is a leading innovator of roll-on/roll-off cargo and passenger concepts. The company offers RoRo and RoPax vessels, plus associated services, enabling chartering for first-class operators all over the world. Managing Director Per Westling explained to Hannah Barnett the company’s next step: preparing for the energy transition. 

The Port of Gulfport stretches along the Mississippi Sound, covering 300 acres of deepwater and 116 acres of inland facilities. Following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, enormous efforts have been made to restore the port to its former glory. Now, with the final building complete, the Port of Gulfport is implementing a strategic master plan. CEO & Executive Director Jon Nass explained more, in an exclusive interview. Report written by Imogen Ward.

Tomini Group is the most trusted partner in global transportation and maritime services. With more than 70 years’ experience and a growing fleet now beyond two million deadweight tonnes of combined capacity, Tomini is on a mission for success. CEO Numair Shaikh gave an exclusive interview to Inside Marine to explain more. Report by Imogen Ward. 

United Overseas Group Ltd provides transportation services for refined petroleum products, chemicals and crude oil. Based in Athens, the company owns and operates a fleet of 21 product and chemical tankers. Antonios Vrondissis, Managing Director, told Hannah Barnett more about the diversity of the company’s ventures.

VSL Club is focused on direct lending and private equity transactions within the maritime industry. Managing Director Fabrizio Vettosi outlined the range of services at VSL Club, as well as highlighting the principles behind this distinctive business model. Report for Inside Marine written by Phil Nicholls.