V., the global ship manager and marine services provider, has today announced a new partnership with Greek shipowner Silk Searoad Maritime S.A for the technical management of their bulk and tanker fleet of eight vessels. Through the partnership, Silk Searoad will benefit from access to V.’s breadth of integrated marine services, global scale, expertise and data-driven platforms, allowing it to enhance safety, fleet performance and costs to better meet its evolving customer demands.
V. will oversee the long-term management and performance of Silk Searoad’s fleet, currently comprising of five bulk carriers and three tankers.
Support from V. will span daily operations onboard, including improved working conditions for crew through robust safety and welfare policies, proactive maintenance planning, and standardisation of processes across the fleet, with Silk Searoad benefiting from V.’s optimised vessel performance and compliance support.
Silk Searoad will also have access to a number of marine services across V. including Marcas – a contracting association combining purchasing volume across its members to secure competitive terms for goods and services.
The vessels will be managed by V.’s office in Greece. V.Ships Greece has more than 30 years of experience in ship management and is the first and largest company offering third-party ship management services in Greece.
Robert Desai, CEO, V.Ships, said: “We look forward to this new partnership with Silk Searoad and to supporting them in meeting their growth ambitions, today and in the years to come. This is the start of a long-term collaboration, driven by continuous growth through shared expertise, data and best practices.
“Silk Searoad represents a dynamic new generation of Greek shipping, combining youthful ambition with deep maritime heritage.”
“Our experience, local expertise and global scale will be key in enhancing Silk Searoad’s market position and supporting them at a time of increasing industry complexity.”
Andreas Zissimatos, Managing Director at Silk Searoad, commented: “At Silk Searoad, we remain focused on disciplined, forward-thinking fleet development, built on long-term partnerships with reliable counterparties. V.’s approach and dedication to operational excellence are what stood out to us as a strong fit, particularly as we continue to grow and scale up. Their proven track record and operational frameworks, global reach, advanced systems and digital backbone are all key enablers for us in optimising our services and operations.”
