Marine Consultants and Maritime Management

Maritime News

New Operators for Northlink Ferries announced by Scottish Government

-posted on 5h May 2012

Serco Ltd emerged as the preferred bidder for the Northlink Ferry services betweeen mainland Scotland and the northern isles of Shetland and Orkney, after an announcement was made by the Scottish Government Minister for Transport on Friday afternoon (4th May 2012). The Maritime Group Europe was an integral part of the Bid Team effort over the months of December 2011, January, February and March 2012, after being contracted to assist Serco in their bid to secure the Northlink Ferries contract. The Maritime Group will continue to play an integral part of the Serco transition team for start-up of the new contract and beyond. The Maritime Group has considerable expertise and experience in the operation of ferries throughout the world, including executive, senior management, operational and sea positions in major ferry operators, such as Sea Containers Ferries and Ports Limited, Sealink UK Limited, Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Limited, P&O, Hoverspeed, Silja Line SA and Black Ball Ferry Line, Inc.

The Maritime Group (International) wish Serco Ltd many congratulations and every sucess in their new venture.

Government of Gujarat, India announce dates of Road Shows for Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) Ferry bid.

-posted 1st May 2012
The Government of Gujarat State in India has announce dates for Road Shows by GMB on the contract management services for establishing Ro-Ro ferry operations between Gogha and Dahej in the Gulf of Khambhat (Gambay). The shows will take place in Mumbai on 11th June 2012 and 28th June in London. Interested parties should consult the GMB web site www.roro-ferries-in-gulf-of-gambay.com . Operators and other interested parties wishing to attend either or both Road Shows should register their interest on line by e-mailing info@roro-ferries-in-gulf-of-gambay.com or by phoning +44 207834 7267 (Beckett Rankine) or +44 800 955 1792 (TMG Europe)

New Owners for Black Ball Line

-posted on 14th January 2012

Black Ball Ferry Line announced that the company’s current executive management team (CEO Captain John M Cox President and Chairman The Maritime Group (International) has agreed to purchase the company from the Oregon State University Foundation.

TMG Europe contracted to assist in Northlink Ferries bid.

-posted on 5th December 2011

The Maritime Group Europe has been contracted to assist one of the selected bidders in their efforts to secure the Northlink Ferries contract. Northlink Ferries operate a passenger and freight service between mainland Scotland and the islands of Orkney and Shetlands. The contract, awarded to the successful bidder by Transport Scotland on behalf of the government of Scotland, will commence July 2012.

Gujarat Maritime Board contract awarded

-posted on 1st November 2011

A consortia consisting of The Maritime Group (International) Limited, Beckett Rankine Ltd/Beckett Rankine India Pvt Ltd and Avalon Global Research has been awarded a contract by the Gujarat Maritime Board of India. The contract to commence early 2012 involves project management services for establishing Ro-Ro ferry operations between Gogha and Dahej in the Gulf of Khambhat. Aquarius Services of Mumba will be supporting The Maritime Group.

Seaspeed Marine Consulting - Naval Architects

-posted on 31st August 2011

Seaspeed Marine Consulting Limited an established, independent, marine consultancy company specialising in ship performance, safety technology and naval architecture has joined The Maritime Group's Strategic Partnership.

The Maritime Group joined in India by Aquarius Services of Mumbai

- posted on July 7th 2011

The Maritime Group have recently joined forces with Aquarius Services, a Marine Consultancy company based in Mumbai, to cooperate on new ferry services in India and Bangladesh

Black Ball Ferry Line, Seattle, WA USA purchases Victoria Express.

- posted on March 3rd 2011

Black Ball Ferry Line, Seattle, WA USA purchases Victoria Express. | view post

TMG support Oman Government

- posted on May 2010

The Maritime Group recently provided advice to the Oman Government on new high-speed ferries. | view post

The Maritime Group International specialises in:

Marine Consultancy Services
Marine Management Services
Cruise & Ferry consultants
Fast Ferry consultants
High Speed Craft expertise, operations & management
Marine related business & project development
Cruise, Ferry & port terminal management
Port development & construction
Ship management & ship brokerage
Maritime Expert witness
Marine financial & insurance brokerage
Vessel & Cargo surveying
ISM & ISPS audits

The Maritime Group International (also known as TMG) is the holding group for an international consortium of marine consultancies and marine management companies. The Maritime Group (Europe) is part of this international group.

The Maritime Group International is today a premier global maritime consultancy, actively involved in international ferry operations & management and cruise & ferry terminal management. Among many other projects the group has provided advice to the government of Oman on new high speed ferry routes and port infrastructure and carried out a marketing study for the Government of Abu Dhabi. We have worked and are working with British and American government agencies and we are currently working with an international High Speed Craft (HSC) builder in developing new markets for these craft and work boats in the Middle East and the sub continent

The Group has expertise in port development and port management including cruise, conventional and high speed ferry berths, Ro-Ro, container terminals and dry, liquid, and bulk cargo operations. Port and terminal design, project management and construction services can also be provided.

The Group also offers complete Ferry and Cruise business start-up packages including market research, market analysis, detailed business plans, financial brokerage, operation & voyage planning, safety auditing, environmental management, crewing, maintenance solutions and vessel inspections especially HSC, Ropax ferries and cruise ships. Any of these elements can be provided separately, tailored precisely to meet the client's needs.

The Maritime Group (Europe) operates primarily in Europe, Russia, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean, though we cooperate with other regional offices when required. Consultation can be drawn upon from all of The Maritime Group International's regional offices, allowing for a global pool of expertise.

The Maritime Group (Europe) specialises in high speed ferry operation, management and business development. The Principals have many years of high speed craft experience and have contributed to the design and development of large high speed catamaran craft and hovercraft.

Other services include vessel and cargo surveys, and ISM & ISPS consultation and auditing. We also provide an in-house ship broking service (either S&P or chartering) and are available to act as expert witnesses in cases of litigation and arbitration.

In summary, The Maritime Group (Europe) has the resources to provide consultancy services and support on virtually every aspect of Marine specialisations and in any part of the world, 24/7.

The Maritime Group Europe