Marine Crew Management Services

Group administration blankets a wide mixed bag of operation which incorporates preparing, choice and recruitment, arrangement under strict supervision of the administration group or strict consistence with the terms and condition managing the team administration. 

He marine administration supplier has been saddled with obligation of furnishing these administrations together with the operations of journey boats, ships and master tonnage. These administrations are overseen by a system of devoted staff spotted at different limbs work places in the countries. 

A framework that gives data to team parts through the system accountable for arranging with association with other operational and budgetary framework utilized by the group administration work places oversees data that identifies with the operation of seafarers as per national regulations.

Completing a record verification and looking at work experience to pick the best experts is a fundamental a piece of the determination process. The determination of team and commander for the delivery businesses is one of the administrations that are saddled by group administration firm. 

The team administration benefits abroad other regulatory work, for example, protection, installment of pay rates and other hierarchical related issues. The group administration benefits additionally give counsel and backing to the groups and boat holders for productive boat agents and upkeep. With cutting edge innovation and particular gear, sends that cruise away in an alternate area from their home port might be observed. 

Group administration administrations can additionally give obligation program that is productive and possible for the smooth and gainful running of the boat. The group administration is a complex errand all through a delivery arrange that includes team following, obligation work and blending development that must be in accordance with legitimate regulations, financial contemplations, contractual commitment and system needs. 

Ship managers who live a long way from the water regions where their boat are moored, or the individuals who simply don't have room schedule-wise to keep up their boat can look for the administrations of a group administration group to take away the obligation regarding the general operation of your ship's proficient staff. Group administration performs far reaching week by week and month to month ship upkeep to lessen the likelihood of an incredible deal with the boat and, if essential, more consistent consideration is composed. 

Team administration administrations work nearly with the holder and captain of the boat to amplify the utilization of their boats and minimize working expenses - in connection to which the boat is sheltered and viable. The holder of boats and captains are encouraged to submit to regulations and prerequisites, deal with the installment of group wages and different installments. The team parts are additionally encouraged to by and large assume ownership over the right operation of the boat. In addition, group parts are obliged to have the obliged abilities in the marine business, and additionally in administration aptitudes.

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Technical Management:

Doehle Danautic India Pvt. Ltd. (DDI) manages and operates both Foreign and Indian Standard vessels. The team is controlled by an experienced pool of Marine Engineers with average experience of over 135 Years. All vessels are managed in accordance with ship owner’s and charterer’s requirement in agreement with all statutory and International Safety Management Code to ensure that the vessel operates safely and efficiently, keeping cost saving and owners interest in mind.

DDI – India’s leading managers and operator of Indian Cabotage Vessel:-

DDI is India’s leading manager and operator of Indian Costal Vessels. Policy on Health, Environment, Safety and Security together with a strong technical support spread across India makes us the most preferred manager and operator for the Indian owners and their vessels engaged in the cabotage trade.
Our expertise lies in supporting Foreign Owners to register their vessels in India under 100% FDI Scheme provided by the Govt. Of India. We provide technical and commercial services together with implementation of Tax Scheme. Thus making DDI the only specialized service provider for this business in India.

Our Services:-

•     Complete Crewing Solution for Indian and Foreign Principals for all category vessels.
•     Technical management of all category vessels.
•     Sale and purchase inspection for all category trading and scrap vessels.
•     New building supervision
•     Dry Dock supervision.
•     Dry Cargo Services and Vessel Management India.
•     On / Off hire services.
•     Follow-up and preparation of exterior & machinery and other insurance claims.

Customized Assistance & Consultancy for major projects such as:-

 

•     Preparing Dry Dockings specks and supervising Dry Docs for Owners
•     At sea and yard repairs
•     Supervision of new building and conversions
•     Complete solution for vessel purchase and advice
•     Liaison with flag state authorities
•     Complete solution for changing flags
•     Complete solution for re-registration of vessels

Designing PMS and Quality management systemGuarantee for Quality Service:-

DDI agree to minimize off-hire and operating expenses without compromising on essential maintenance and statutory requirements.We feel responsible to fulfil with the company policies which ensures safety of life, protection of the environment, the Ship owners and their vessels including cargo.The ships are closely monitored and inspected at regular intervals by the respective superintendent to confirm.

•       Safe and efficient cargo handling and loading.
•       Planned and project maintenance.
•       Regular condition assessment.
•       Dry dock planning and supervision.
•       Budget control.
•       Surveys, inspections and certification.

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CREW MANAGEMENT

Since Doehle Danautic started operations with Crew Management services, this division continues to be the Company’s main expertise. The division under the supervision of Capt. Shashi D’Souza undertakes complete crew management for main fleet and off shore ships, as well as provides individual ranks as per the client’s needs.

Master Mariners and Chief Engineers succeed with minimum 15+ years of experience in marine crew management and the shipping industry. Our highly skilled and experienced personnel provide efficient and personalized services to our clients by maintaining a regular communication with the clients and the vessels, thereby overcoming the communication gap if any.
We provide equal opportunity in the development and advancement of our seafarers. We believe that our seafarers are our partners in growth and stability. DDI’s strength lies in staffing and operating Indian flag ship along the Indian coast.

We simply handle the staffing requirements of various Indian/ International ship owners and have 1300 seafarers in our pool. We undertake the placement needs of our clients by catering to all the levels and nationalities, specializing in the following nationalities:

•     Indian
•     Filipino
•     Russian
•     Maldivian

An wide database consisting of capable officers, a dedicated in-house team, along with our offices stretching across the globe allows Doehle Danautic to provide each individual owner with the best quality crew and personalized services on a 24/7 basis.

Our assurance

    Operating the ship safely and efficiently;
    Maintaining and protecting the environment;
    Fulfilling with all applicable National and International rules and requirements;
    Applying recognized industry standards when appropriate;
    Preparing for emergencies, and disaster reduction.

Our service
 

Customization for each client based on their cultural, geographical and individual preferences.

•     Complete management of seafarers.
•     Flag State & STCW ’95 document administration.
•     Management of Wages and Allotments.
•     Handling Cash to Master.
•     Handling Insurance cover under our P&I cover.
•     Handling Visa & Immigration requirements.
•     Managing Flights and other travel arrangements.
•     Regular ship visits to monitor and communicate with the crew.
•     Provision of working gear.
•     All ITF communications and negotiations.
•     Forward planning of all crew changes.
•     A web based crewing software “Crews Along”.

 Quality Policy Statement

•     We offer crewing service based on the principles ofISO 9001:2008 standard.

•     We are member of MASSA, Registered with the DG(RPSL MUM No. 053)

•     We commit to comply with the quality requirements as laid down in the Quality    Management System.

•     Our marine crewing agency and crew management services are of the highest standards in full compliance with IMO and Statutory regulations.

 We believe in continuous change, in recreating ourselves to be able to respond to client needs faster and more efficiently.

This philosophy of Change has brought Doehle Danautic a long list of satisfied clients, to name a few.

•     Shipping Corporation Of India
•     Peter Doehle
•     Thome Ship Management Pte. Ltd.
•     Kuwait Oil Tanker Company S.A.K.
•     Epic Ship Management Pte. Ltd.
•     Apex Ship Management Pte. Ltd.
•     Rederie F Laeisz
•     Arya Tankers
•     Elegant Ship Management
•     Marian Knowledge Centre
•     Jampur International Fze
•     Dubai Trading Agency
•     Sandigan Ship Management Pte. Ltd.

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Our Philosophy and Milestones

Our Philosophy

•  Change is the main consistent.

•  Ambition is a moving target.

•  Times change, circumstances change, individuals change, and wishes change.

•  Change is the principle of life.

Milestones 

• 2001- 1st May, Doehle Danautic begins operations as Danautic Ship Management. The Shipping Corporation of India symbols as its first client.

• 2002 to 2006- Various shipping companies from around the world get linked with the Company. The client list grows.

• 2006- 1st October, Danautic Ship Management combines with Peter Doehle Group and becomes Doehle Danautic India Pvt. Ltd.

• 2007- Doehle Danautic expands operations nationally, begins an office in Delhi. Allen Chartering India Pvt. Ltd. is set up to provide wholesale trade in and out of India.

• 2008- Doehle Danautic further expands its operations and starts an office in Goa.

• 2009- The Company extends its services and expands into Logistics and Training & Development.

• 2010 - Former top cricketer Mr. Kapil Dev committed as Director with Doehle Danautic Logistics & Trading Pvt. Ltd.

• 2011- Doehle Danautic starts its own training institute; AMTI, in Gurgaon to impart training and thereby enhance safety standards on-board to the seafarers, ship owners and managers. In addition DDI also offered into ship recycling business.

• 2012 - This year turned out to be the year of expansion in all areas. The company offered into NVOCC / Freight Forwarding. The company started branch offices in Chennai and Kolkata to offer company management services, in Bhavnagar to supply and strengthen the recycling business out of Alang and in Mundra to further enhance its NVOCC / Freight Forwarding operations worldwide.Towards the end of 2012, DDI inked a JV with Thome Ship Management to expand the pool of Indian officers on Thome fleet thereby focusing India as a future maritime sourcing hub for qualified Indian officers for worldwide trading.

• 2013 - In the beginning of the year 2013, DDI entered into an wide and unique partnership with the SPS group, one of the fastest growing business houses providing different sectors. The mission of the association is to create a union between east coast and west coast; thereby creating strong strategic association in the maritime service sector. This association will cater to the areas of group management, training, security guards for vessels, barging, rail – road transportation, ship owing and chartering.

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Misson, Vision & Values.

Doehle Danautic is dedicated to provide services of such quality that our customers will receive more value and transparency. We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients, as the future of great business is established previously. By focussing on customers, productivity, continuous improvement and profitability, we make process and product improvements for our clients, thereby producing results that are exceptional.

Vision

Our vision is to provide world class shipping related services to our customers and enhance our sponsor’s value. We will achieve our vision by standing on our corporate support of,

RESPONSIBILITY, INNOVATION, SOLUTION and TRUST

Our spirit:

• Take RESPONSIBILITY of our actions.
• Provide reliable services through market research and INNOVATION.
• Provide one stop SOLUTION to our customers.
• Building customer’s TRUST in us.

Values

• Entrepreneurship
• Professionalism
• Customization

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The Doehle Danautic Group

Daniel Chopra, after 14 years at sea, A famous shipping career which saw him become the youngest Master Mariner with Peter Doehle decided to start afresh with his own venture with his degrees in Maritime Law and Business Administration, he started Doehle Danautic in 2001 as Danautic Ship Management to offer Crew Management, Technical Management, Chartering and Ship Broking to third-party clients worldwide.

Today, the Company provides to a wide range of services to 26+ principals worldwide. The services include Crew Management, Technical Management, Commercial Management, Chartering, Training & Development, NVOCC and Freight Forwarding. DDI perhaps can be termed as the unmatched source of Crew Management and Technical Management services for Indian Flag vessels.

The dream of a young master mariner has led into an organization that has blossomed into one of the leading providers of shipping services around the world. In 2006, Danautic Ship Management merged with the Peter Doehle group and the company name changed to Doehle Danautic India Pvt. Ltd. Peter Doehle Group is one of the leading providers of shipping services around the world. The company has an existing global network of operations with offices in Russia, Philippines (Manila) and India (Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurgaon, Goa and Mundra).

In keeping with Daniel’s vision, the Company never stops dreaming, touching upon excellence in ranges beyond shipping. Today, the Company doesn’t set any limits because it believes that with change as the motivating factor, no limit is impossible, no dream is impossible. Change is the supreme amount that drives Doehle Danautic to look at possibilities, where very few dare to.

To transform these dreams into actual reality needs persistence and patience. At Doehle Danautic, we are not resting on our successes. We are expanding our present operations, both nationally and globally. Our aim is to grow into a diversified group that creates businesses for the future. Our focus is to going to be on building and establishing the Doehle Danautic brand as one that keeps transforming and refreshing itself in new directions.

Doehle Danautic operates in accordance with International Safety Management (ISM) Code and the International Quality Standards ISO 9001:2008.

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Box Trade Analysis of 2013 & Expectations from 2014

The first two quarters of the fiscal year 2013-14 has seen a marginal drop in container throughput for both Importers & exporters, year on year. However owing to the favorable exchange rate vis a vis USD in the third quarter, the Indian manufacturing industry has gained, giving a boost to exports. This is however not the case for the importers on whom the exchange rate has had an adverse impact.

               

The freight rates have been under pressure all through 2013. Even trade lanes such as India to East Africa which were profitable trade lanes in 2012 became unviable in 2013 with the rapid decrease in freight rates.

We have seen an imbalance of trade, fall in exports with supply of vessels out numbering demand. All in all 2013 has not been a healthy year for liner business.

Captain Anand Chopra.

Expectations in 2014

With new less tonnage coming in, It is expected that in 2014, the supply demand equation will even out With Indian export on the rise freight rates may hold or even improve slightly.

However this may be short lived owing to the P3 alliance formed by the 3 largest container ship operators namely Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co & CMA- CGM. The service is planned to commence around mid-June 2014. This will be operated by vessels of size between 14000 to 16000 TEU’s and is expected to capture about 40 to 45 % of the total market share. This may have a negative impact on the freight rates which may again come under greater pressure.

With the P3 alliance the manner in which the shipping business is carried out in future may undergo a change. In order to be competitive & retain market share other major carriers will similarly have to form alliances which again may result in a rate war. Thus, 2014 will not have any remarkable change in the freight rates and will continue to be under pressure.

The upturn in shipping business may come around in 2015 as there will be negligible new tonnage addition and the alliances would have stabilized.  This would have a positive impact on freight rates.

Second half of 2015 in all likelihood will result in better times for the shipping industry which has gone through some very hard times for far too long from second half of 2008 onward.

 Will the smaller Ship operators be able to sustain till then ? Only  time will tell.

About the writer:

• Captain Anand Chopra
• Director – Liner and NVOCC
• Doehle Danautic India Pvt Ltd

An internationally laden shipping background and vast experience in shipping businesses’ specializing in movement of project cargo and sensitive cargo across the globe.  Captain Anand Chopra successfully launched and managed SCI’s businesses’ across the USA, Europe, Far East, Middle East and Africa, thus making a strong case representing a living legend in the shipping fraternity.

In his current capacity at Doehle Danautic, Capt. Anand Chopra is the Director of the Liner & NVOCC vertical and is responsible for expansion of Freight Forwarding and Logistics businesses’ for Doehle Danautic.  He brings immeasurable global industry knowledge automatically catapulting Doehle Danautic as a leader in this space amongst its competitors.

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