Crew Management
Crew management has always been at the heart of our company’s operations, and to this day represents the largest segment of our shipping activities. Seafarers are carefully screened, making sure only those fully qualified and properly STCW certified are employed.
Our one-stop crew management services range from the initial planning stage, recruitment and selection, onboard placement, overall administration of crew, to ongoing training.
Columbia Aurus Ship Managements’ clients are looked after by a single point of contact – a designated senior personnel manager, responsible for appointing the right seafarers to join vessels, crew changes, and communicating important operational information, back to base. Together with other areas of operations, this ensures our clients are frequently kept informed about the crew operating their vessels.
Welcome to Aqua Shipping Management
At Aqua Shipping Management, we specialize in providing innovative and sustainable maritime solutions. Our commitment to excellence drives us to deliver efficient, reliable, and environmentally responsible services across the global shipping industry.
Aqua Shipping Management is a forward-thinking maritime company dedicated to advancing the transportation and logistics sector. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, we offer comprehensive services that encompass ship management, logistics coordination, and environmental stewardship. Our team is committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.
We provide a variety of crew management services, ranging from basic spot supply to full crew management
At Aqua Shipping Management, we provide flexible and comprehensive crew management services, ranging from single-position spot placements to full-scope manning solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client. Our approach is rooted in fairness, transparency, and strict adherence to international maritime standards. We ensure ethical recruitment practices, free from discrimination, while prioritizing the well-being, competence, and suitability of every seafarer.
Each client is assigned a dedicated senior personnel manager and a support team responsible for the complete oversight of crew operations. We work closely with our clients to develop bespoke solutions, supported by open communication and responsive service that ensure stability, continuity, and operational efficiency in all circumstances.
Our global recruitment network covers a wide range of regions, including Asia, Eastern Europe, America, China, Tokyo, Japan, Dubai, Singapore, and Middle East. This international reach allows us to source qualified seafarers from diverse backgrounds, while our regional offices provide local support for both crew and clients. We take pride in our high crew retention rate, which fosters trust, familiarity, and reliability across long-term assignments.
Our operations are fully compliant with the Maritime Labour Convention, the STCW, and applicable flag state regulations. All recruitment activities follow ISO-certified processes, with rigorous screening procedures including qualification checks, medical evaluations, and reference verification to ensure that only capable, safety-focused personnel are deployed.
Our services cover the full spectrum of crew administration, including contract management, flag endorsements, medical and training arrangements, visa processing, travel logistics, insurance coordination, and payroll. These functions are seamlessly integrated through our Lloyd’s Register-approved Cloud Fleet Management system, which provides clients with real-time access to crew data, rotation planning, compliance metrics, and performance indicators.
Beyond placement, we support long-term crew development and retention. Our structured appraisal system, tailored training programs, mental health initiatives, and welfare monitoring foster a resilient, performance-oriented culture onboard and ashore.
Whether providing a full crew for a new vessel or responding to urgent placement needs, Ryan delivers scalable and dependable crew management services that enhance vessel performance, reduce turnover, and support a strong safety culture. With a combination of digital infrastructure and global presence, we ensure securing the right talent for each vessel, aligned with schedule, standards, and situational needs.
Our in-house crew management service covers all aspects of crew recruitment and administration, delivering seamless support for efficient and compliant vessel operations:
We deliver full-service ship management designed for today's complex and rapidly evolving maritime industry.
Our approach combines proven operational discipline with cutting-edge technology and a sharp focus on safety, environmental responsibility, and long-term asset value. Whether managing bulk carriers, tankers, container ships, or offshore support vessels, we provide tailored, high-impact solutions that ensure your fleet runs smoothly, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance.
Our technical management service is built around reliability, precision, and proactive care. We take full responsibility for the condition and operational readiness of each vessel in our fleet. From day-to-day monitoring to long-term planning, our goal is to keep your ship running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
We start with a clear and structured maintenance strategy tailored to each vessel’s design, trading pattern, and equipment. All maintenance is tracked through an advanced planned maintenance system, allowing us to schedule interventions ahead of time and avoid costly breakdowns or delays. When repairs or dry docking are required, we handle the full process from planning and budgeting to on-site supervision and quality control ensuring each task is completed to the highest technical and regulatory standards.
What sets us apart is our hands-on approach. Our in-house engineers and superintendents maintain direct communication with vessel crews and suppliers, offering real-time support around the clock. We conduct regular inspections, monitor equipment performance, and track all key operational parameters to anticipate potential issues before they develop. This reduces unplanned downtime, increases reliability, and protects the long-term value of your assets.
Technical management also means managing compliance, not just with international regulations, but with class requirements, regulators, flag state documentation, and vetting standards across different regions and charterers. We ensure that each vessel is always ready for inspection, audit, or deployment without delay.
We maintain a strong safety culture across all operations. Every vessel under our management is operated in strict alignment with the ISM Code and internationally recognized quality standards. Our systems and procedures are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and OHSAS 18001. Crew training, regular internal audits, and risk assessments are embedded into our management model to create a culture of continuous improvement and zero-compromise safety.
In today’s regulatory environment, performance optimization and compliance go hand in hand. We integrate advanced technologies and smart analytics to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize voyage planning. Our digital platforms support real-time monitoring of energy use and environmental output, and we help our clients comply with major regulatory frameworks including CII, EEXI, EU ETS, and FuelEU. Through predictive diagnostics, voyage optimization, and the implementation of energy-saving technologies, we position our clients for competitive and sustainable operations.
Our support extends to newbuilding project management as well. We guide clients through every phase of vessel construction from specification development and shipyard selection to onsite supervision and post-delivery support. Our experienced team ensures vessels are delivered on time, built to the highest standards, and tailored to each owner’s operational needs. We maintain close working relationships with top-tier shipyards in Asia and Europe and offer strategic insight at every stage of the project.
Digitalization is at the core of how we manage vessels. Through AI-driven tools and cloud-based fleet platforms, owners and operators gain clear, immediate access to fleet status, performance trends, compliance data, and maintenance plans. This clarity enables faster decisions, lower operating costs, and better risk management.
With decades of experience and a track record of managing fleets across multiple geographies, we offer a dependable, results-oriented ship management partnership. Our focus remains clear: protect your assets, reduce your operating costs, and ensure your vessels perform to their full potential today and into the future.
Budget Control and Financial Management
Full-cycle management of technical and operational budgets, including cost planning, monthly variance reporting, and strict oversight of OPEX and CAPEX allocations. Financial performance is benchmarked against vessel-specific KPIs, with real-time tracking of expenditure across procurement, maintenance, and crewing.
Technical Management
Direct management of all technical aspects of vessel operations — from engine room performance and hull integrity to maintenance planning, spare parts logistics, and dry dock supervision. We maintain full compliance with classification society and statutory regulations, monitor technical KPIs in real time, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for deferred defects. Each vessel’s technical performance is tracked against budget, charter-party terms, and owner’s operational benchmarks.