Independent Ship Management
ICS is an independent ship manager built for owners who expect transparent reporting, disciplined execution and direct access to the people responsible for their assets.
170+
Combined Leadership
700+
Vessel Exposure
$1B+
OPEX Oversight
+$500M
DD Spend Managed
ICS Leadership
ICS was founded by senior ship management professionals with deep experience across technical, crewing, commercial and financial governance.
The result is a management model where every decision has a named owner, every cost is visible, and every vessel has a dedicated leadership team that answers directly to the principal.
What Owners Get
Real-time access to operational, financial and compliance data through a single platform. No filtered reports.
A lean structure with direct senior accountability. No committees, no gatekeepers, no layers between you and the people responsible.
Transparent budgets with line-by-line variance explanations. Audit-ready reporting for owners, banks and financiers.
Centralised procurement with strict benchmarking. Clear vendor selection, terms and cost visibility for every purchase.
Rigorous planned maintenance, early dry-dock preparation and proactive defect management. Fewer surprises, less off-hire.
Institutional-grade systems and discipline without the bureaucracy. Every process designed around the owner's economic interest.
Services
Integrated technical and crew management under a single accountability structure. We maintain vessels to the highest sta...
Full-scope newbuilding supervision from contract negotiation support through construction monitoring to delivery. Our si...
Complete dry dock planning, specification, supervision, and cost control. From routine class surveys to major conversion...
Safety as daily behaviour, not audit paperwork. Comprehensive health, safety, quality, and environmental management with...
Centralised procurement with strict benchmarking and transparent vendor selection. We leverage our network and buying po...
Full line-item cost visibility with disciplined vessel accounting and audit-ready reporting. We provide owners, banks, a...
The ICS Way
In an industry built on promises, we lead with proof.
We inspect your vessel and audit your costs. You see the truth before you commit.
A clear budget and agreed targets. No hidden fees. No surprises.
We take over. You stay earning. No off-hire. No disruption.
Intercontinental Reach
24/7 operational coverage with fast vessel access and uniform standards worldwide.
Group HQ & Global DOC
Governance, strategy and primary owner interface.
Client Interface & Regional DOC
Commercial coordination and regional DOC support.
Corporate Control Hub & Regional DOC
Finance, HR, procurement, technology governance and DOC compliance.
Technical & Crewing Execution
Technical support, crewing coordination, QMS and vetting activities.
ICS was born to deliver it. Speak directly with our leadership team.