WESTERN CREW MANAGEMENT SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD (Subsidiary Of Western Shipping Pte Ltd Singapore)

What WESTERN CREW MANAGEMENT SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD (Subsidiary Of Western Shipping Pte Ltd Singapore) does

Western Crew Management Services India Pvt Ltd is the Indian operating subsidiary of Western Shipping Pte Ltd Singapore, incorporated in 2021 and headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with 19 employees. It functions as an associate crewing office within Western Shipping's global network, supporting crew recruitment, documentation, training coordination, and welfare oversight for the parent company's pool of 1,000+ seafarers, with seafarer development pipelines explicitly extending to the Philippines, India, and Eastern European nations. As a standalone entity, the Indian subsidiary does not appear to operate vessels directly or hold ship management contracts; its primary economic role is crew sourcing and lifecycle administration for vessels managed at the parent level.

The parent, Western Shipping Pte Ltd, is an independent ship management company headquartered in Singapore with associate offices in Manila, Mumbai, London, New York, and Athens providing 24/7 operational coverage. Its service portfolio comprises ship management, crew management, technical services, training, and agency services delivered under integrated Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Quality (HSSEQ) frameworks aligned with the ISM Code and ISO 14001:2015. The technical platform centers on energy-efficient dual-fuel LPG carrier management (including ME-LGIP Liquid gas injection dual-fuel engine technology), ESG-aligned fleet operations targeting IMO's 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, and a fleet-wide Hazard Identification (HAZID) risk-assessment system; the managed fleet includes dual-fuel LPG carriers and Aframax oil tankers, with documented environmental outcomes of approximately 83% NOx reduction, 13% CO2 reduction, and 90% particulate-matter reduction versus conventional fuel oil.

The revenue model is B2B managed services, where the company earns fees from ship owners for technical management (vessel maintenance, dry-dock coordination, regulatory compliance), crew management (selection, travel, welfare), and agency services (port calls, cargo logistics). Customer concentration is enterprise and counterparty-vetted — ship owners, charterers, and oil majors — with named relationships including Byzantine Maritime Gas (owner of dual-fuel LPG vessels Sifnos Lady, Nymfaion Lady, and Marcellus Lady), KIPIC, and various charterers. Commercial reach is reinforced by partnerships spanning Hyundai MIPO Dockyard (newbuilds), Lloyd's Register (classification-society participation), and regional crew representation partners (Hanza Marine Management for Eastern Europe). Marketing is largely enterprise-direct, supported by the WESTSHIP company magazine, quarterly HSE bulletins, LinkedIn, and recurring safety seminars/webinars. Public pricing is not disclosed, and no revenue figures, funding rounds, or M&A activity have been observed.

Name

WESTERN CREW MANAGEMENT SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD (Subsidiary Of Western Shipping Pte Ltd Singapore)

Legal name

Western Crew Management Services India Pvt Ltd

Website

https://westernshipping.sg

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Western Crew Management Services India Pvt Ltd is a Mumbai-based crewing subsidiary of Western Shipping Pte Ltd (Singapore), supporting crew sourcing, training coordination, and welfare oversight for the parent's 1,000+ seafarers managing an energy-efficient fleet of dual-fuel LPG carriers and oil tankers under HSSEQ and ISO 14001-aligned frameworks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Ship Management Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAHAJAB

Vessel Husbandry & Crew Services (Crew Change, Meet & Assist, Transport, Shore Passes)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Ship Agency, Husbandry & Port Call Services

Keywords

• Ship management services
• Crew management solutions
• Technical vessel management
• LPG carrier management
• Maritime crew training

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ship Management Services: Technical and crew management solutions provided to ship owners for oil tankers and LPG carriers. Revenue generated through management contracts for vessel operations, crew provisioning, technical supervision, and compliance services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Western Crew Management Services India Pvt Ltd operates as the Indian crew management subsidiary of Western Shipping Pte Ltd Singapore, recruiting, training, and managing seafarers for the parent's fleet of energy-efficient LPG carriers and oil tankers. The Mumbai office supports an international pool of over 1,000 skilled seafarers and provides crew selection, documentation, travel arrangements, welfare oversight, and pre-familiarization services to ship owners worldwide.

Product overview

Western Shipping is an independent ship management company operating a multi-service platform for vessel owners. The core offering consists of integrated ship management, crew management, technical services, training, and agency services. The company manages a fleet of energy-efficient LPG carriers (including dual fuel vessels) and oil tankers. The portfolio also includes digital access through a Pre Familiarization Portal for seafarer onboarding. Operations are coordinated from Singapore headquarters with associate offices across London, New York, Athens, Manila, and Mumbai.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ship Management Provides technical management solutions for vessel operations including maintenance, repairs, dry-docking coordination, and regulatory compliance management for ship owners of LPG carriers, oil tankers, and bulk carriers.
• Crew Management Recruits, trains, and manages seafarers including crew selection, documentation, travel arrangements, and welfare oversight for over 1,000 skilled seafarers serving LPG and tanker fleets.
• Technical Services Provides technical superintendent support, vessel maintenance coordination, and dry-dock management services for owned and managed vessels.
• Training Offers safety seminars, webinars, and career development programmes for seafarers at sea and ashore, including the Manila-based Western Shipping Manila Training Centre (WSPMTC) and programmes in Riga.
• Agency Services Provides port agency and logistics coordination services for vessels during port calls and cargo operations.
• LPG Fleet Management Manages fleet of Liquified Petroleum Gas carriers including dual-fuel vessels capable of running on LPG as primary fuel, with ME-LGIP (Liquid gas injection dual-fuel engine) technology onboard.
• Tanker Fleet Management Operates fleet of oil tankers including Aframax vessels for transportation of crude oil and petroleum products.
• Pre Familiarization Portal Online portal for seafarers to access pre-familiarization materials and documentation prior to joining managed vessels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero (0) Lost Time Injury Frequency compared to industry 0.34 in 2020
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Byzantine Maritime Gas (BMG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2021BMG is the owner of dual fuel LPG vessels including Sifnos Lady, Nymfaion Lady, and Marcellus Lady under Western Shipping's technical management. Sifnos Lady was the first dual fuel LPG for BMG and the second globally constructed by Hyundai MIPO Dockyard. Western Shipping built gas carrier expertise over 2 years for this partnership.
• Anglo-Eastern Ship Management (AESM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2021AESM previously managed Marcellus Lady until September 2021 when Western Shipping took over technical management. Crew management continued under AESM via BIMCO Shipman Agreement to ensure continuity and safe operation.
• MTI (Marine Training Institute)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMTI provides external perspective for seafarers during safety seminars and webinars, contributing to crew training and development programs.
• Colonial Navigation Inc (CNC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCNC participates in commercial seminars and provides commercial expertise on chartering operations, NOR tendering, and voyage procedures.
• ArgyllminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArgyll is a time charterer/operator providing voyage orders and commercial guidance on matters including NOR retendering and bill of lading procedures.
• Hanza Marine ManagementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHanza Marine Management represents Eastern European crew operations for Western Shipping, with staff participating in safety seminars and crew management discussions.
• Western Shipping Southeast Asia Inc. (WSSEAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company in Manila, Philippines handling crew management operations and training center (WSPMTC). President R. Adm Bayani Gaerlan and GM Capt. Kharvic June L. Sitchon represent the company in safety seminars.
• Hyundai MIPO Dockyard (HMD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHMD in South Korea constructs dual fuel LPG carriers for Western Shipping's vessel owners including Sifnos Lady and Nymfaion Lady. Western Shipping participated in HAZID/HAZOP exercises and commissioning coordination.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement: Family-owned independent ship manager with global offices and significant tanker and gas carrier exposure. Comparable in private ownership structure and integrated ship/crew management offering.
• Synergy Marine Group: Independent ship management company with strong presence in tanker and gas carrier segments. Competes directly for technical management mandates in the same vessel classes Western Shipping manages.
• Columbia Shipmanagement: Cyprus-based ship manager with diversified tanker and gas fleet under management. Competes for the same European charterer mandates that Western Shipping targets.
• Fleet Management Limited: Hong Kong-based ship manager with substantial tanker fleet under management. Comparable in vessel class focus (tankers), private operating model, and global crewing footprint.
• Wallem Group: Hong Kong-headquartered ship manager offering technical management, crewing, and ship agency services. Direct competitor particularly in Asian crewing markets where Western Shipping also sources seafarers.
• Thome Ship Management: Singapore-headquartered ship management company with broad tanker, gas, and offshore exposure. Direct competitor given shared Singapore operational base and similar vessel class focus.
• Anglo-Eastern Ship Management: One of the largest independent ship managers globally with full technical and crew management services. Direct competitor that previously managed the Marcellus Lady before Western Shipping took over in 2021, illustrating head-to-head competition for LPG/tanker mandates.
• OSM Maritime Group: Norwegian-headquartered ship and crew manager with significant Asia crewing operations. Comparable in crew management scale and ability to serve international tanker/gas owners.
• V-Group: Global ship management provider (formerly V.Ships) offering technical management, crew management, and support services across tanker, gas, and offshore segments. Closest scale-comparable peer in integrated ship and crew management.

Emerging players

• Executive Ship Management: India-affiliated ship management company with growing presence in tanker management. Geographic and cultural adjacency to Western Shipping's India crewing operations makes it a relevant emerging peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/western-crew-management-services-india-pvt-ltd-subsidiary-of-western-shipping-pte-ltd-singapore

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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