Our Leadership Team and Culture

Specialist Ship Management (SSM) was founded by 6 highly experienced marine and maritime business professionals with the aim of redefining the delivery of marine support services.

Having worked together over many years, the team unhesitatingly commits to Accountability, Clarity and Transparency.

During life cycle support of client business, projects and operations, whether measured in days, weeks, months or years, we will always apply these values which, together, shape our culture.

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Robin Kirkpatrick

Chairman & Executive Director

Highly experienced international marine and maritime business professional.

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Andy Collins

CEO & Executive Director

Senior leadership experience in vessel management, marine consultancy, and technical operations.

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Suzanne Wallace

Executive Director

HR and crewing specialist with extensive marine, subsea and project experience

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Donald MacKenzie

Executive Director

Chartered Accountant and international HR leader in the offshore sector.

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Neil Carrington

Board Member

Master mariner, seasoned maritime professional and business entrepreneur.

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Ross Haworth

Board Member

Financial strategist, engineer and digital transformation expert.

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Marine Advisory and Support

UK (Aberdeen) based with global coverage

Specialist Ship Management

  • Owner, charterer, project team and investor support
  • Ad hoc, interim, fractional or secondment roles of marine and maritime representatives and specialists
  • Remote or on-site
  • Task specific or work package based
  • Scalable and flexible services to match changes in client demand

Commercial

  • Market assessment for entry, vessel relocation or project purposes
  • Vessel specific and sector analyses
  • Vessel and project budget compilation, management and reporting
  • Drydock, repair, maintenance and modification budget compilation and management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Client tender and commercial team support

Technical

  • Vessel inspection and condition assessment
  • IMCA, ISM, ISPS, MLC, LOLER, PUWER, CMID, OVID, DP, Dive and ROV systems audit
  • Drydock, repair, maintenance and ship modification management
  • Engineering systems data analyses
  • Ship emissions analyses, management and reporting
  • OEM manufacturer and supply chain liaison

Operations

  • HSE management including emergency response
  • Incident review, analyses and reporting
  • Crew supply and management including visa support
  • Project team member provision
  • Mob and demob planning and management
  • Port suitability assessments
  • Flag and Port State liaison and related compliance management

Ship Management

Whether individual vessel or fleet, SSM provides clients with full ship management capability and capacity.

Scope may be full BIMCO SHIPMAN based or naturally defined and amended by the client. Our model is one of flexibility and agility reflecting reality for clients.

Data driven and action oriented, our collaborative approach ensures that your success is our success

Ship Management Services

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