Crew management will always be the heart of our company’s operations. Motivated and competent crew are the pillars of safe and efficient shipboard operations. Altitude Marine encourages seafarers to take pride in, and ownership of their work along with the highest standards of safety and compliance embedded into their culture and all our efforts are directed with an objective of identifying and aligning the right mix of crew with thorough screening and recruitment process, the right skillsets and competence to optimise your vessel and commercial performance.
Crew training, welfare and retention are priorities and we implement strong policies and procedures to ensure high standards are achieved and maintained.
Crew management services include:
- Recruitment / Selection / Planning and Deployment
- Crew Database and IT management systems
- Forward Planning in crew changes
- Training programs and initiatives to our seafarers to build capabilities, further their professional growth and improve vessel safety and security.
- Regular crew performance monitoring and evaluations
- Conducting regular wellness and mental health awareness programmes.
- Documentation - Flag State & STCW document administration
- Document compliance & updating of DG Shipping requirements
- Cost-effective Travel & Visa Arrangements
- 24X7 coordination with port agents, travel agents, ships etc.
- Coordination with agencies at different ports
- Cash to Master
- Payroll management and Maintenance of accounts
- Medical attendance of crew
- Provision of working gear
- Union / CBA cover and negotiations.
Altitude Marine skilfully and expertly supports and maintains shipowners’ interests and assets with top-to-bottom technical management services and other industry-related support safely, efficiently and economically.
Vessels are maintained in optimum condition by a customised PMS and a team of highly experienced technical personnel. Performance is closely monitored in order to deliver energy efficiency and other advantages, with our aim to always ensure sustainable, best in class care. Our procurement team is focused on meeting budget targets, achieved through established best practices in marine technical maintenance support, but they will never compromise on safety, compliance, and environmental care, and will always apply best practices.
Commercial Management encompasses the various modes of vessel’s employment on behalf of the owner, either on time charter (bareboat) or voyage charter basis, from spot to period employment. Our services cover a wide range of areas, including chartering, operations, accounting, and marketing. We work closely with our clients to develop customized strategies that meet their specific needs and maximize the value of their vessels.
Chartering is a key component of our commercial management services. We provide comprehensive support for both voyage and time charters, including market analysis, contract negotiation, and freight rate optimization. Our experienced team of chartering professionals has extensive knowledge of the global shipping market and can provide valuable insights into market trends and opportunities.
In addition to chartering, we also provide operational support to ensure the smooth running of vessels. This includes managing all aspects of the vessel’s day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. We work closely with our clients to ensure that vessels are operated safely and efficiently, and that any issues are addressed promptly and effectively.
The services include but not limited to,
- Fixture and post-fixture (negotiation of charter parties)
- Arranging for the provisions of bunker fuels
- Planning and Scheduling, Estimating, and accounting
- Voyage Monitoring and Follow-up during Voyage
- Calculation of hire freights, Lay time Calculations
- Appointment of Agents & Liaison / Instructions to Agents
- Arranging Surveys concerning Commercial Operation of the Vessel
We are part of strong and large network of vessel-owners & charterers, and we have excellent relationship with cargo owners. We offer complete chartering services, end-to-end solutions, and great deals to our clients, with special focus on dry bulk and break bulk cargoes.
Altitude Marine specializes in processing seafarer’s statutory and certificates of endorsement under various flag administration. We ensure to deliver a highly professional experience in maritime documentation for our seafarers.
Altitude Marine auditors, inspectors and managers have in-depth knowledge of industry-standard inspection systems, such as OVID, OCIMF, CDI, and RIGHTSHIP, which gives us a unique edge in carrying out client projects. We also evaluate OVID, SIRE, and CDI reports and offer pre-purchase and pre-hire inspections and consultancy services for all types of vessels including offshore vessels. Our auditors are trained and qualified in ISM, ISPS, QMS, and OHSAS, and we are proud to offer a wide range of activities for offshore and main fleet ship inspections, management, and consultancy projects.
The turnaround time and deadlines are critical while dealing with seafarer’s travel. Delivering the perfect cost-effective solution to the ever-changing schedule of vessel’s is our ultimate goal.
Full project management of your newbuilding from yard evaluation to delivery.
Ship building process is the most critical part of the vessel's life-cycle and there is high potential to influence the quality and operating cost of the vessel throughout the entire life of the ship. Hence the close and high-quality supervision by the experts on the field has immense impact. Our project management team of experienced professionals ensures that your vessel is built in accordance with the contract, the specification and the drawings and governing rules and regulations as well life cycle assessments, innovation and technologies that can increase vessel’s performance or commercial utilization value and minimise environmental footprint. We are committed and driven to protect your interest from the very beginning and deliver a well-built ship which allows you to enjoy lower lifecycle costs.