For ship owners and managers
Ship management on a steady orbit.
Superintendence, planned maintenance, drydocking, compliance and crew, delivered through Nanak Ship Management with a 24/7 operations desk and a 14 to 30 day onboarding timeline.
01 · Technical scope
Six services that keep a ship moving
- Technical SuperintendenceTechnical supervision of the vessel for the owner. Read more →
- Technical Planned maintenance (PMS)Structured maintenance so machinery stays reliable. Read more →
- Yard DrydockingDock planning and dry-dock superintendence. Read more →
- Compliance Class and Flag State liaisonCompliance conversations handled for the owner. Read more →
- Technical Machinery reliabilityFocus on engines and systems that must not fail. Read more →
- Efficiency Fuel diagnosticsFuel performance insight that supports reporting. Read more →
02 · The technical team
A superintendent on your side
Technical ship management at Nanak Ship Management centres on superintendence, planned maintenance and the Class and Flag State relationship, so an owner gets one accountable technical team.
Machinery reliability and fuel diagnostics support the daily running of the ship and the reporting owners are asked for.
- One accountable technical team
- Maintenance planned, not reactive
- Compliance handled with Class and Flag
03 · Onboarding flight path
Fourteen to thirty days to full orbit
Nanak Ship Management quotes a 14 to 30 day onboarding timeline. Select a node to see the usual flow.
Stage 01 · Day one
The owner shares the vessel, trade pattern and what needs to be managed.
- Vessel particulars
- Scope: technical, crew or both
Stage 02 · Agree the work
The services are agreed against the owner’s needs and a management agreement is prepared.
- BIMCO SHIPMAN style contracts
- Roles and reporting lines
Stage 03 · Systems and people
Maintenance, compliance and crew arrangements are aligned with the vessel.
- PMS and records
- Crew and certificates
Stage 04 · Underway
The 24/7 operations desk supports the ship day to day.
- 24/7 dispatch desk
- Superintendent follow-up
Stage 05 · Keep improving
Reliability, fuel and compliance reporting are reviewed with the owner.
- IMO DCS, SEEMP Part III, CII
- Drydock planning
04 · Standards chart
The standards behind the work
Nanak Ship Management states that it works with these frameworks. Read each as a plain-language guide, not a certificate.
| Standard | What it means for an owner | Where it shows up |
|---|---|---|
| ✦BIMCO SHIPMAN | A widely used contract form for ship management. | The management agreement |
| ✦MLC 2006 | Seafarers’ working and living conditions. | Crew management and welfare |
| ✦ISO 9001:2015 | A quality management system standard. | How processes are run and recorded |
| ✦STCW | The training and certification standard for seafarers. | Manning and training |
| ✦IMO DCS | Reporting of ship fuel oil consumption. | Fuel diagnostics and reporting |
| ✦SEEMP Part III and CII | Carbon intensity management and rating. | Efficiency planning |
05 · Crew inside the scope
Crew management, from vetting to payroll
Ship management and crew management work together. Crew management covers STCW and MLC manning, CDC, reference and medical vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll.
Owners who want one partner for the ship and the people can combine both, or ask for crew alone.
- STCW and MLC manning
- CDC, reference and medical vetting
- Welfare, travel and payroll
06 · Readouts
Published numbers
Figures are as published on the Nanak websites.
07 · Beyond the ship
Spares, procurement and liaison
Marine spares and procurement are part of the Nanak Ship Management services, alongside Flag State and Class liaison.
Pre-purchase vessel audits give buyers an independent technical view before they commit.
- Marine spares and procurement
- Flag State and Class liaison
- Pre-purchase vessel audits
08 · One partner
One team for the ship, the crew and the paperwork.
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The Nanak group: ship management, training and careers
Maritime training · India
Focused maritime learning across navigation, engineering and safety, led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, Master Mariner.
Visit nanakshipping.com ↗- 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.
Visit nanakship.com ↗- 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.
Visit procareertek.com ↗- 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.
09 · FAQ
Ship management questions
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It covers the engineering side of running a vessel: superintendence, planned maintenance systems, drydocking, Class and Flag State liaison, machinery reliability and fuel diagnostics. Nanak Ship Management lists the full scope on its technical management page.
Nanak Ship Management states that it works with BIMCO SHIPMAN contracts, MLC 2006, ISO 9001:2015, STCW, IMO DCS, SEEMP Part III and CII reporting. The Nanak Ship Management homepage explains how these frame its technical and crew services.
Nanak Ship Management quotes an onboarding timeline of 14 to 30 days, supported by a 24/7 operations desk. The exact path depends on the vessel and scope, so owners should confirm details through the Nanak Ship Management contact page.
Yes. Pre-purchase vessel audits are one of the services published by Nanak Ship Management, giving a buyer an independent technical view of the ship before commitment. See the full services list and ask the team about scope and timing.
Yes, marine spares and procurement sit alongside Class and Flag State liaison in the services Nanak Ship Management publishes. Owners who want one team for maintenance and supply can read the services overview and send the technical team a request.
Start with this site if you are unsure which service you need, because we point owners to the right Nanak team. For direct technical or crew questions, the Nanak Ship Management team replies on the published contact details and runs a 24/7 operations desk.
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