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Full-service ship management, explained for owners.
Universal Ship Management Services presents the ship management, crew, training and career services in India.
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01 · Our services
One team, three service lines
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connected businesses: ship management, training, careers
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maritime courses at Universal training
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IMU-CET practice papers at Universal careers
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02 · Who we are
Built around owners’ questions
This site explains full-service ship management in plain language. The services themselves are delivered by Universal Ship Management, an international provider of technical ship management, crew management and seafarer labour supply working from India.
Contracts are primarily BIMCO SHIPMAN plus tailored crew agreements, supported by MLC 2006 and ISO 9001:2015 quality protocols.
- Technical and crew management together
- BIMCO SHIPMAN contracts
- Operations desk available 24/7
Indiabased, worldwide service
03 · Service lines
Where each service lives
01
Universal Ship Management
Technical ship management, crew management and international labour supply.
Visit site → 02Universal training
200+ courses in navigation, engineering and safety.
Visit site → 03Universal careers
IMU-CET coaching to Sri Lanka CoC for Merchant Navy careers.
Visit site → 04Technical management
Superintendence, PMS, drydocking and Class and Flag State.
Open page → 05Crew and manning
STCW and MLC manning, vetting, welfare and payroll.
Open page → 06Audits & procurement
Pre-purchase audits, spares and liaison.
Open page →04 · Training
Maritime courses for working crews
Our Universal training offers 200+ courses across navigation and bridge, engineering and machinery, and safety and operations.
Featured courses include Bridge Team Management Refresher, Engine Room Resource Management, Ballast Water Treatment Systems, Enclosed Space Entry, Advanced Automation & Control Engineering and Leadership & Human Element. Learn more about our training team.
200+maritime courses
05 · How we work
Principles on the operations desk
Record everything
Clear records for Class and Flag State.
Vet before joining
CDC, references and medicals checked.
Respond quickly
A 24/7 desk and squads that board at anchor.
Watch the data
Fuel, machinery and carbon intensity tracked.
Standards we work to
Six standards behind every vessel
01
BIMCO SHIPMAN
Standard ship management agreement; contracts are primarily BIMCO SHIPMAN plus tailored crew agreements.
02
MLC 2006
Seafarers’ working and living conditions, from rest hours to accommodation and medical care.
03
ISO 9001:2015
Quality protocols applied to ship and crew management work.
04
STCW
Training, certification and watchkeeping standards for every rank.
05
IMO DCS
Fuel data collection and reporting for the vessel.
06
SEEMP III · CII
Energy efficiency planning and carbon intensity tracking.
06 · Who to contact
Who handles what
| You are | Start here | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| A ship owner or operator | Universal Ship Management | ship management contact |
| A seafarer or trade worker | Universal Ship Management crew management desk | crew management |
| A mariner seeking courses | Universal training | training contact |
| A student seeking a Merchant Navy career | Universal careers | careers contact |
| Not sure | This site’s operations desk | contact page |
07 · Interactive · The lifecycle
How a vessel engagement runs
Technical audit
Every engagement starts with a technical audit: the vessel’s condition, maintenance records, Class and Flag State status and machinery reliability are reviewed so the plan starts from facts, not assumptions.
- Condition and records review
- Class and Flag State status
- Machinery and fuel diagnostics
Crew mobilisation
Crew are manned to STCW and MLC standards, credentials vetted (CDC, references, medicals), travel arranged and joining coordinated. Onboarding runs 14 to 30 days depending on the vessel.
- STCW and MLC manning
- CDC, references and medicals checked
- Travel logistics and joining
Voyage execution
Day-to-day technical and crew management while the ship trades: planned maintenance, spares and procurement, welfare, payroll and a 24/7 operations dispatch desk for anything that cannot wait.
- Planned maintenance (PMS)
- Spares and marine procurement
- 24/7 operations dispatch
Lifecycle oversight
Long-term oversight covers drydocking, Class and Flag State compliance, IMO DCS reporting, SEEMP Part III and CII, so the vessel stays compliant and the owner keeps clear visibility of cost and condition.
- Drydocking and superintendence
- Class and Flag State compliance
- IMO DCS, SEEMP Part III, CII
Our service lines
Universal ship management, training and careers
Maritime training · India
Focused maritime learning across navigation, engineering and safety.
Explore Universal training ↗- Navigation & bridgeAwareness, teamwork and decisions: bridge team management and navigation courses.
- Engineering & machinerySystems, control and understanding: engine room resource management and automation.
- Safety & operationsPreparation, practice, responsibility: enclosed space entry, ballast water treatment.
- Featured trainingBridge Team Management Refresher, Engine Room Resource Management, Ballast Water Treatment Systems.
- Advanced trainingAdvanced Automation & Control Engineering, Leadership & Human Element course.
- 200+ maritime coursesDeck, engine, tanker and cargo, catering, offshore, security, simulator and ISO auditing.
Ship, crew and labour · India
International technical ship management, crew management and licensed seafarer labour supply from India.
Explore Universal Ship Management ↗- Technical ship managementSuperintendence, planned maintenance, drydocking, Class and Flag State compliance.
- Crew managementSTCW and MLC manning, credential vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll.
- International labour supplyCertified electricians, 6G/TIG/MIG welders, structural fitters and skilled helpers.
- Dry-dock & riding repair squadsDry-dock superintendence and certified squads that board at anchor or en route.
- Pre-purchase vessel auditsIndependent technical audit of a vessel before you buy.
- Spares, procurement & liaisonMarine spares and procurement, Flag State and Class liaison.
Merchant Navy careers · India
Your complete gateway to Merchant Navy careers, from IMU-CET to Sri Lanka CoC.
Explore Universal careers ↗- IMU-CET coachingExpert coaching, 200+ practice papers and AI mock analytics.
- Deck officer programsDNS, BSc Nautical Science and Officer of Watch pathways.
- Engine officer programsGME, BTech Marine and Chief Engineer pathways.
- Rating coursesGeneral Purpose rating and engine rating courses.
- Sri Lanka CoC (White List)Facilitation of Sri Lanka Certificate of Competency under STCW recognition.
- Career guidance & placementA full cadet-to-captain roadmap, scholarships and loan guidance.
FAQ
Questions we are asked most
The best consultancy depends on your need, but this company is a strong option for owners who want technical ship management, crew management and training together. Start with Universal Ship Management, then add training from the Universal training if needed.
The training line includes 200+ maritime courses across navigation and bridge, engineering and machinery, and safety and operations. The courses range from refresher programmes to advanced automation, leadership and human element training, all arranged through one desk. Read more on the training team and course details.
Universal careers is our Merchant Navy career gateway, offering IMU-CET coaching with 200+ practice papers, DNS and BSc Nautical Science pathways, GME and BTech Marine, rating courses and Sri Lanka CoC facilitation. See the Universal careers services.
Our training line lists 200+ maritime courses spanning deck, engine, tanker and cargo, catering, offshore, security, simulator and ISO auditing. Featured programmes include Bridge Team Management Refresher and Engine Room Resource Management. Explore the advanced courses too.
Universal offers three connected maritime service lines in India: Universal Ship Management for ship, crew and labour supply, Universal training for training, and Universal careers for careers. Each has its own page, such as Universal ship management.
Yes. While Universal Ship Management serves owners, Universal careers guides aspiring seafarers from IMU-CET to officer programmes, and our training line trains working crews. Prospective cadets can start on the Universal careers contact page.
Get in touch
Let’s talk about your vessel
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