Acquisition of Bibby Ship Management

V.Group has acquired Bibby Ship Management, part of the Bibby Line Group[ds_preview], which provides safe and reliable ship management and support services to blue-chip clients. Bibby Ship Management services all types of vessels and has particular strengths in the management of offshore vessels. It also provides extensive crew management solutions, technical support services, marine travel, marine surveying, training and recruitment services.

With 332 personnel in the UK, Isle of Man, Sweden, Ukraine, India, Philippines and Singapore, Bibby Ship Management complements V.Group’s expertise in vessel management and support services across all vessel types.

V.Group hopes that Bibby Ship Management will strengthen the group’s position in ship management and maritime services by also extending its position in the offshore market.