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In the latest edition of Way Point, the V. magazine, V.Ships Brasil General Manager Leonardo Freitas talks about our partnership with Norcoast, an example of what can be achieved when technical expertise meets adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement. In just over a year, this collaboration has not only introduced new competition to a static market, but has also set new standards for operational excellence in Brazilian shipping. Read the article here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eJq_gGRZ

As we start 2025, I’m excited about the year ahead and everything we’re looking to achieve at V. The ship management market enters 2025 at a pivotal moment, and I am convinced that V. has the people, skills and expertise to help our customers navigate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.   Everything we have planned is measured through the lens of “does it make our customers’ boats go faster” – in other words, will what we do make life easier for our customers. This is what really matters for them, and to all of us at V.   We have kicked off the year with a number of important internal promotions to ensure we have the best possible team in place to serve our customers. Robert Desai has assumed the role of V.Ships CEO, while Petter Traaholt has taken over the role of V.Services CEO in addition to his current role as Group CFO. I have no doubt that, together with their teams, they will take our business to new heights.   As Group CEO I am immensely proud to have such a strong team in place to allow us to continue delivering what our customers expect from us, and hopefully much more. Truly strength through stability!   Wishing everyone a healthy and prosperous 2025. V.Group

From all of us at V., we wish you a very happy festive season and New Year, however you celebrate. Thank you for being part of our journey in 2024 and we look forward to reconnecting with you in the New Year.

We are pleased to launch the December edition of Way Point, the final issue of 2024. In this edition, we focus on the initiatives we have underway to deliver excellent customer service. In Way Point you’ll read about: ✨ Reflections on our 40th anniversary year, when we celebrated a journey of vision, growth, and excellence.  ✨ An interview with valued V. customer Alexandros Alexandropoulos of Theseus Maritime, who talks about Theseus’s partnership with V. ✨ A look at V.Ships Brasil’s partnership with Norcoast, through the eyes of Leonardo Freitas, General Manager. ✨ A spotlight on Ioannis Poullis, a V. Global Graduate Engineer who talks about his role within the dry docking team. ✨ Decarbonisation Manager James Helliwell’s take on the imminent FuelEU Maritime regulation which comes into force on 1 Jan 2025. ✨ Focus on the growth of our V.Ships India office in Chennai. We hope you enjoy reading this edition. Way Point will return in March 2025. https://lnkd.in/evt9QpP9

On December 17th, a V. delegation composed of Jesper Bo Hansen, Tino Rizzo and Cesare Paulone visited Wärtsilä's STH (Sustainable Technology Hub) in Vaasa to lay the groundwork for a joint strategy towards decarbonization. This meeting provided an excellent opportunity to present V.'s latest vision and organisational advancements aimed at supporting customers in achieving ambitious environmental targets. It also offered valuable insights into Wärtsilä's capabilities and opened the door for meaningful collaboration.   Special thanks to Jan Othman for hosting the session, as well as to Dario Landi, Kai Rantatalo and the entire Wärtsilä team for their warm hospitality and their efforts in making the discussions productive.   V. continues to lead from the front by partnering with the best. 🔥

“The world is moving extraordinarily fast and the industry is only getting more complex.” V. CEO René Kofod-Olsen spoke to Richard Meade at Lloyd's List about the influx of regulatory requirements for shipping combined with the growing pressure to digitalise operations and decarbonise, and the growing compliance risk for ship managers. Read the article in full (paywalled) ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/d5nui8_m

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘥. Thierry Sarrazin, Managing Director of V.Ships France, spoke to Bunkerspot about the ongoing work to expand the pool of qualified seafarers as alternative-fuelled ships become more prevalent across the industry. You can view the full article here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/egpDYgCJ

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V. is pleased to support Maritime Anti-Corruption Network's International Anti-Corruption Day, which is observed on 9 December every year. It serves as a reminder for each of us to actively speak out and fight against corruption in our lives and the lives of others. The United Nations has declared this day to bring attention to the need to adopt an anti-corruption stance. 👏

V.Ships is delighted to sponsor the Cyprus Shipping Chamber charity EMBRace Relay on Sunday 8 December 2024 in Limassol.   The event aims to raise awareness and much needed funds for children with mobility challenges in Cyprus while fostering a sense of community, support and empathy. Good luck to all taking part 👏   #CSCEMBRaceRelay2024 #CyprusShippingCares