Independent ship management · Mumbai, India

Your vessel.
Our responsibility.

Reliable, owner-aligned ship management built around safe operations, vessel availability and disciplined cost control.

Safe operations High vessel availability QHSE discipline Cost efficiency

Who we are

A solid combination of maritime experience and owner-first thinking.

Cassini Ship Management is an independent third-party ship management company founded by maritime professionals with hands-on operational experience at sea and ashore.

Headquartered in Mumbai and backed by the maritime foundation of VSV Marine Management, we provide technical management, crew management, marine services and shore-side support for owners operating across domestic and international markets.

How we work

What we do

Integrated management.
Practical delivery.

Tailored support for every vessel, owner and trade—delivered by one accountable shore-side team.

01

Technical Management

Hands-on vessel management focused on safety, reliability, planned maintenance, cost control and regulatory compliance.

  • Maintenance planning
  • Budget & cost control
  • Vessel inspections
02

Crew Management

Competent, carefully selected seafarers supported by structured recruitment, documentation, training and performance review.

  • Crew selection
  • Training & competence
  • Performance management
03

Marine & Technical Services

Practical support through the vessel lifecycle—from condition assessment and dry-docking to project supervision.

  • Pre-purchase inspection
  • Dry-dock supervision
  • Marine consultancy
04

Back-office Solutions

A dependable shore-side extension for owners who need disciplined administration, procurement and compliance support.

  • ISM & QHSE support
  • Procurement
  • Insurance & risk support

Broad experience

Capability across conventional and specialised tonnage.

Our team's experience covers a wide spectrum of vessel types, operating profiles and technical demands.

13 vessel categories
across our team
01Tankers
02Bulk carriers
03Container ships
04Ro-Ro carriers
05General cargo
06Heavy-lift vessels
07Accommodation barges
08Self-propelled jack-ups
09Tugboats
10Trans-shippers
11Offshore supply vessels
12ROV & SAT diving vessels
13Deepwater pipelay vessels

Our approach

One team. One vision.
No distance between us.

Every engagement begins with the owner's objectives. From there, we build a transparent operating model with clear responsibilities, measurable performance and direct access to decision-makers.

01

Owner-aligned

We work as an extension of the owner's office—with shared priorities, transparent decisions and clear reporting.

02

Safety-led

Safe operations and QHSE discipline sit at the centre of every technical, crewing and commercial decision.

03

Performance-focused

We protect vessel availability and asset value while maintaining rigorous control of operating expenditure.

04

People-powered

Ships are run by people. We invest in competence, responsible behaviour and a fair, learning-oriented culture.

New management enquiries welcome

Let’s discuss your vessel.

Tell us what you operate, where you trade and the support you need. Our team will respond directly.

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