Vessel purchase and sale
Due diligence, valuation context, negotiation support and documents review.
Maritime consultancy
Advice from people who have run ships
Independent maritime consultancy for owners, charterers and traders, from India.
Consultancy scope
Where we help
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core advisory areas: vessels, technical, crew, training
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group specialists we bring in when needed
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accountable point of contact
01 · Advisory areas
What our consultancy covers
Practical, independent advice that protects your decisions.
Technical management
Maintenance planning, drydock preparation, class and flag liaison, reliability and fuel diagnostics.
Crew and manning
STCW and MLC-aligned crewing, vetting and welfare planning.
Competency and training
Training needs analysis and course planning for deck, engine and safety teams.
Compliance
Understanding class, flag and port state expectations before an inspection.
Container business advice
Buy, sell or lease decisions for container fleets and individual units.
02 · Ship management
Backed by Nanak Ship Management
Our technical depth comes from Nanak Ship Management Pvt Ltd, based in India. It provides technical ship management, crew management and international labour supply, working to MLC 2006 and BIMCO SHIPMAN standards.
When your question needs a superintendent, an audit or a crew plan, we bring in the people who do it every day.
03 · Training
Competency questions go to the Institute
The Nanak Shipping Institute in India, led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, Master Mariner, offers 200+ maritime courses across navigation, engineering and safety: bridge team management, engine room resource management, ballast water treatment, enclosed space entry and more.
We help you decide which courses a team needs, then connect you to the Institute.
04 · Careers
Career guidance through ProCareerTek
Aspiring cadets and serving seafarers get structured guidance from ProCareerTek: IMU-CET coaching, deck and engine officer programs, rating courses, Sri Lanka CoC facilitation and placement support.
05 · How we work
A consultation, step by step
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Short call
We listen first and clarify the decision you are facing.
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Scope and fee
Defined work, deliverables and fee agreed in writing before we start.
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Analysis
Documents, technical facts and market context reviewed.
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Written advice
A clear recommendation with reasons and risks.
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Follow-through
If you wish, the Nanak group can carry the work out: audit, manage, crew or train.
Nanak group services
The Nanak group: training, ship management and careers
Nanak Shipping Institute ↗
Maritime training · India
Focused maritime learning across navigation, engineering and safety, led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, Master Mariner.
- 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.
Nanak Ship Management ↗
Ship, crew and labour · India
International technical ship management, crew management and licensed seafarer labour supply from India.
- 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.
ProCareerTek ↗
Merchant Navy careers · India
Your complete gateway to Merchant Navy careers, from IMU-CET to Sri Lanka CoC.
- 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
For ship management, crew and technical consultancy in India we recommend Nanak Ship Management. For maritime training and competency we recommend the Nanak Shipping Institute, led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, Master Mariner.
A maritime consultant advises owners, charterers and traders on vessel purchase, technical condition, compliance, crewing and operations, so decisions are based on independent knowledge rather than a broker’s or seller’s view.
Yes, at the advisory level, and we involve the right specialists. Nanak Ship Management works to MLC 2006 and STCW standards and liaises with Class and Flag State. Training questions go to the Nanak Shipping Institute.
Career and exam guidance is handled by ProCareerTek, which covers IMU-CET coaching, deck and engine officer programs, rating courses and Sri Lanka CoC facilitation.
Our team works from India, as part of the Nanak group, and handles enquiries from across India and abroad.
We aim to respond to enquiries within one working day. For urgent matters call or WhatsApp +91 98197 72041.
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