Planned maintenance
Machinery serviced to plan, not to failure.
Operations desk live · 24/7Ship management · India
Ship management, run like a live dashboard.
Technical management, crew and manning, dry-dock support, vessel audits and procurement: one accountable desk for owners, delivered from India.
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Status readout
Class & FlagTracked
Planned maintenanceScheduled
Crew joining14–30 days
24/7dispatch desk
01 · At a glance
The desk in numbers
KPI-010 phases
lifecycle: technical audit, crew mobilisation, voyage execution, oversight
KPI-020
standards: BIMCO SHIPMAN, MLC, ISO 9001, STCW, IMO DCS, CII
KPI-030 days
upper end of the onboarding timeline
KPI-040/7
operations dispatch desk
02 · What we manage
Five ways to hand over the helm
Each service below is published by Universal Ship Management. Use one, or combine them under a single ship management agreement.
SVC-01
Technical ship management
Superintendence, planned maintenance, drydocking, Class and Flag State compliance, machinery reliability and fuel diagnostics.
Open service → SVC-02
Crew and manning
STCW and MLC manning, vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll.
Open service → SVC-03
Dry-dock & repair
Superintendence and riding squads.
Open → SVC-04
Audits & procurement
Pre-purchase audits, spares and marine procurement.
Open service → SVC-05
Compliance & standards
BIMCO SHIPMAN, MLC 2006, ISO 9001:2015, IMO DCS, SEEMP Part III and CII.
Open service →Interactive · Lifecycle stepper
The ship management lifecycle, phase by phase
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
Interactive · Management scope board
Your management dashboard, by domain
Switch domain to see what the ship management desk covers, each tile mapped to a published service.
Planned maintenancePMS
Job plans, running hours and spares planning for the machinery.
In scopeDrydockingDock
Specification, yard liaison and dry-dock superintendence.
In scopeClass & Flag StateC+F
Survey coordination, certificates and Flag State liaison.
In scopeMachinery & fuelDiag
Reliability and fuel diagnostics with IMO DCS data.
In scopeManningSTCW
Ranks matched to STCW competence and MLC conditions.
In scopeVettingCDC
CDC, references and medicals checked before joining.
In scopeWelfare & travelMLC
Welfare support and travel logistics for joining and relief.
In scopePayrollPay
Accurate, timely crew payroll through the contract.
In scopeAgreementBIMCO
Primarily BIMCO SHIPMAN plus tailored crew agreements.
StandardLabourMLC
MLC 2006 seafarer working and living conditions.
StandardQualityISO
ISO 9001:2015 quality protocols applied to the work.
StandardEnvironmentCII
IMO DCS, SEEMP Part III and CII tracking.
StandardDispatch24/7
Operations dispatch for anything that cannot wait.
LiveOnboarding14–30
Days to onboard, depending on the vessel and Class status.
TypicalLifecycle4
Phases: audit, mobilisation, execution, oversight.
ModelLabour supply6G
Certified electricians, welders and fitters on request.
In scope03 · For ship owners
One agreement, one accountable desk
Owners do not want to coordinate a superintendent, a crewing agent, a yard and a surveyor separately. Universal Ship Management brings technical and crew management together under one contract, primarily BIMCO SHIPMAN plus tailored crew agreements.
The result is a single point of contact, clear records for Class and Flag State, and an operations desk that answers around the clock.
- Technical and crew under one agreement
- Clear records for Class and Flag State
- 24/7 operations dispatch
BIMCOSHIPMAN contracts
04 · On the ground
What the desk actually does
Riding repair squads
Certified teams that board at anchor or en route.
Spares and procurement
Marine spares sourced to the maintenance plan.
Pre-purchase audits
Independent technical audit before you buy.
Certified trades
Electricians, welders and fitters on request.
05 · Scope matrix
Service, scope and where it is published
Every line maps to a service page in our three service lines.
| Service | What it covers | Published at |
|---|---|---|
| Technical management | Superintendence, PMS, drydocking, Class and Flag State, fuel diagnostics | Universal Ship Management |
| Crew management | STCW and MLC manning, vetting, training, welfare, travel, payroll | crew management |
| Labour supply | Electricians, 6G/TIG/MIG welders, structural fitters, helpers | labour supply |
| Dry-dock and squads | Dry-dock superintendence, riding repair squads | services |
| Audits and procurement | Pre-purchase audits, spares, Flag State and Class liaison | services |
| Training for crews | 200+ courses in navigation, engineering and safety | Universal training |
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.
Interactive · Scope selector
Build your management scope
1 · Pick the services you need
2 · Vessel type
3 · Timing
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
Universal Ship Management is an India-based provider of international technical ship management, crew management and seafarer labour supply, working to BIMCO SHIPMAN, MLC 2006 and ISO 9001:2015. This site explains how that full-service model works for ship owners.
Technical ship management covers superintendence, planned maintenance (PMS), drydocking, Class and Flag State compliance, and machinery reliability and fuel diagnostics. It keeps the vessel seaworthy and compliant. See the full scope on the technical management page.
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.
Full-service ship management means one provider handles the technical side (superintendence, planned maintenance, drydocking, Class and Flag State compliance) and the crew side (manning, vetting, training, welfare, payroll). Universal Ship Management services are organised exactly this way.
Crew management covers STCW and MLC manning, credential vetting (CDC, references and medicals), training, welfare, travel logistics and payroll. Everything from first rank request to repatriation is handled by one team. Read the detail on the Universal crew management page.
Universal Ship Management quotes an onboarding timeline of 14 to 30 days, depending on the vessel, its Class status and its location. Share the vessel type and start date with the operations team to get a confirmed plan for your ship.
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