Wallem and COSCO enter strategic cooperation agreement

(Posted on 05/08/24)

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, is pleased to announce it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with COSCO Shipping Seafarer Management Company to enhance the cooperation of both organisations. Han Chao, Chairman and Party Secretary of COSCO Shipping Seafarer Management Company, and John Rowley, CEO of Wallem Group, signed the agreement on behalf of both parties.

John Rowley, CEO, Wallem Group, said, “We are honoured to partner with COSCO Shipping Seafarer Management Company to work together towards common goals on green, low-carbon, and intelligent shipping, and to leverage respective strengths to further integrate resources and jointly enhance competitiveness in ship management.”

Han Chao, Chairman and Party Secretary of COSCO Shipping Seafarer Management Company, commented, “The agreement with Wallem Group is a significant move for COSCO Shipping Seafarer Management Company which expands cooperation with a leading global third-party ship management company, as part of COSCO’s strategy to continuously deepen reform and accelerate enhancements in productivity.”

This partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry, aiming to set new benchmarks in ship management and crew services.

Wallem Group is a leading provider of technology driven maritime solutions, offering services supporting the complete lifecycle of a vessel from newbuilding supervision to end-of-life recycling guidance. Wallem’s extensive portfolio includes asset management, crewing, training, ship management, safety and compliance management and agency services.

As one of the largest and most experienced solutions providers globally, Wallem offers world-class support to shipowners by bringing its customer-centric and transparent approach to all aspects of fleet operation. The company combines technology and forward-thinking to deliver on safety, technical, and commercial performance without compromise.

Wallem operates globally with a shore-based team of 700 people and 5,000 highly qualified seafarers, serving nearly all vessel segments.

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