The Maritime Group International (TMG) is an international consortium of maritime service companies, marine consultancies and marine management companies.
It comprises independently established maritime service companies and marine consultancies with a headquarters in Seattle and regional offices in London, Honolulu, and Singapore.
Their experienced maritime professionals include directors and senior managers, ship masters, marine mechanical and electrical engineers, port civil engineers and designers, naval architects, ship brokers, maritime security experts, transport analysts, economists, maritime accountants, maritime environmentalists, oil spill experts and specialist surveyors.
The company is strategically positioned to be able to provide their wide range of services, support and assistance to clients quickly and in most parts of the planet.
TMG has signed legal MOAs with Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, G&W Maritime Ltd of Liverpool and Sacré-Davey Engineering Inc of Vancouver, BC, Canada, whereby TMG can now offer expertise in construction and development of new harbours, ports and berths.
As well as the ability to provide diverse maritime services, our regional offices have core areas of expertise. They are:
Seattle – Cruise and ferry operation and management; cruise and ferry terminal management.
Honolulu – Port development and harbor master planning; renewable energy planning and development; emergency management and contingency planning; bulk cargo shipping and bulk terminal operations and management; cruise ship and ferry operations; maritime business consulting; regulatory and environmental compliance; and government affairs
London – Ferry operation and management, including conventional ferries, high speed craft and hovercraft operations; ship management and port and harbour operation and development: environmental and oil/chemical spill management and advice; ship and port security; legal advice and expert witness; ship broking; maritime economics and accountancy;
Singapore – Tanker operations; oil and LNG; statutory surveys; SIRE and DCI inspections; pre-vetting surveys; offshore oil industry related operations; management consultancy presentations; training.
The sea is an incredibly hostile and dangerous place to live, work and trade, and is governed by international regulations founded on experience built up over hundreds (if not thousands) of years to ensure safety on the water (at sea, rivers, lakes and inland waterways) is maintained as far as it possible can be.
Although rich in opportunity, the world of maritime business is also intellectually challenging.
The only real and sensible solution for both newcomers and established maritime businesses alike is to work with experts who’ve been there before and know exactly what it takes to achieve success when doing business at or with the sea.
And that’s where we come in…
The Maritime Group International – also known throughout world shipping circles as TMG – is a world-class, international maritime services company and consultancy, providing solutions for all of your business needs.
We work to the highest professional standards and deliver results in a timely and cost-effective manner.
We have one of the greatest networks of global maritime connected operatives and together with our strategic partners can offer complete competitive maritime business solutions.
All at TMG have more than a great respect for the sea and all that comes with it, brought on by combined years of experience in working, living and operating both afloat and ashore.
Our experts are extremely knowledgeable about the minefield of regulations and pitfalls governing safety, security, management and operations at sea.
Within the TMG organization and together with our strategic partners, there are marine engineers, port civil engineers, port planners, port operators, economists, environmentalists, financial experts, maritime lawyers, ship brokers, traffic experts, naval architects, port architects, surveyors for both ports and vessels, marketing experts, maritime security experts, IT and communication experts and more.
TMG is the world’s premier specialist marine service agency in ferry and cruise, including high speed ferries. Some of our other areas of expertise, but not by any means all, include operations; business advice; bid development support; safety and security; ship brokerage; port development, marketing, operation and management; business development; inspections and audits; technical services, litigation services and expert witnesses.
If you’re interested in exploring a maritime project or wish to improve your current business, let TMG ensure your venture is as successful, safe and smooth as possible together with making sure your investment and profits are safe and secure.
All of TMG’s clients are very special to us and we pride ourselves in making sure that they have an extraordinary experience when they are working with us.
TMG can prove it has the experience, expertise and dedication that has made us a leader in the maritime service industry and able to offer truly individual solutions that lead to dramatic, sustainable business growth.
The Maritime Group Inc. was formed in 1990 in the USA by Captain John M Cox for the research and development of new cruise, shipping, ferry and port projects in the USA, Canada and the Caribbean.
It has since successfully completed numerous ventures and established an enviable reputation throughout the cruise and ferry industry in North America for its depth of knowledge, expertise and integrity.
In 2004 TMG formed a company based in London, TMG Europe, to provide services to Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Subsequently TMG, in association with other maritime consultancies, formed The Maritime Group International to widen the scope of maritime services and expertise offered on a global basis.
The company expanded with regional offices established in Seattle, Honolulu, Australasia, Singapore, Durban, Halifax (NS) and London, drawing together a diverse group of expert maritime professionals with many years of experience in ship operations and management at sea and ashore.
We are currently engaged in various contracts in North America, Caribbean, Pacific region, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa.
We have worked with a variety of clients, such as major shipping groups, port operators and government agencies based in North America, Europe, the Pacific Basin, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean as well as smaller operators in niche markets.
We have a client list that includes major cruise and ferry operators in North America and we are also active in international ferry management.
We also act as an agency for maritime consultancies, maritime surveyors and maritime service companies throughout the world, enabling us to meet any special requirements of clients.
Founder - The Maritime Group
Chairman and President - The Maritime Group
(International) Ltd and The Maritime Group, Inc. (Seattle)
Managing Partner/Principal - The Maritime Group (USA)...
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Founder - The Maritime Group
Chairman and President - The Maritime Group (International) Limited (London) and The Maritime Group, Inc. (Seattle)
Managing Partner/Principal - The Maritime Group (USA)
John is highly experienced in the cruise, ferry and port sectors of the maritime industry.
He spent many years in command as Captain of cruise ships and is a former senior executive with Admiral Cruises, now merged with Royal Caribbean.
Since 1990, John has been involved in a range of project worldwide to analyze cruise and ferry operations, and terminal and port development. He maintains contacts with senior executives of all the major cruise lines.
John’s impressive list of industry appointments includes President of the Northwest Cruise Ship Association as well as the Alaska Steamship Association. He was Senior Vice-President of Western Cruise Lines and Admiral Cruises.
John is the Chairman and CEO of the board of the Black Ball Ferry Line of Seattle, Washington State, USA. Black Ball Ferry Line is the last privately owned US shipping company operating an international freight and passenger service.
John is a graduate of the California Maritime Academy with a BSc in Marine Sciences, and majored at the University of Washington, Seattle, and the California State University at San Francisco.
Managing director -
The Maritime Group, LLC, Honolulu (Pacific)...
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Managing director -
The Maritime Group, LLC, Honolulu (Pacific)
Bill has worked in the maritime industry for the past 40 years. He is engaged in many aspects of the maritime industry, including port development, ship husbandry, port logistics and marine transportation, cargo and cruise operations, legislative oversight, regulatory oversight, regulatory compliance and maritime security.
Born in Norway, but now holding US citizenship, Bill hails from a long line of professional mariners, spending his youth growing up around the ocean which evolved into a lifelong passion.
Previously, Bill worked for various maritime companies, including Norwegian Cruise Lines as Director of Port Operations, and American Hawaii Cruises (AHC)/United States Lines where he served as Vice President – Maritime Affaires.
Prior to AHC he worked for Sause Brothers, Matson Navigation Company and Theo Davies Maritime Agencies; maritime companies where he had operational oversight of company vessels and the management of marine logistics and terminal support operations.
Managing Director - The Maritime Group (International) Limited, London. Executive Vice President - The Maritime Group, Inc
Managing Partner/Principal - The Maritime Group (Europe). Shareholder....
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Managing Director - The Maritime Group (International) Limited, London. Executive Vice President - The Maritime Group, Inc
Managing Partner/Principal - The Maritime Group (Europe). Shareholder.
Malcolm has considerable marine related experience gained over many years, specializing in the high-speed craft, Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax ferry sectors.
His seagoing career spanned 24 years, of which 10 were as Captain in command of container vessels, cross channel ferries and a cruise ship.
Malcolm then spent more than 20 years ashore in senior executive and management roles, where he has worked, and is still working, in ferry and high-speed craft operations, container operations, cruise operations, ship management, general and commercial management.
As a highly experienced ship and operations manager he is also an expert ship broker specializing in the charter market and is a past member of the London Baltic Exchange.
Malcolm had the honor of being the Master of the London livery company, the Honourable Company of Master Mariners in 2009-2010. He is also a Freeman of the ancient Company of Watermen of the River Thames and a Younger Brother of the Corporation of Trinity House. Malcolm is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport & Logistics, a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and a Fellow of the Nautical Institute. He was a module course leader and lectured at City, University of London, for their MSc course in Maritime Operations and Management. He was awarded the Merchant Navy Medal for meritorious service to the British MN in 2013.
Managing Director of The Maritime Groupe (Asia) Pte Ltd – trading as TMG (Asia)...
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Patnaik is a highly qualified marine engineer with more than 25 years of experience in ship management gained in a wide variety of roles.
These have ranged from onboard chief engineer to vessel manager ashore for leading ship management companies.
Patnaik has also built a wealth of professional expertise in maritime business across Singapore, Indonesia, India, the Philippines, Myanmar, UAE and the USA as well as the wider Asia and Africa regions.
His skillset includes project planning, project management, consultation services, operational support and engineering, crewing management, ship broking, chartering services, marine consultancy, ship agency services, and technical, crewing and ancillary support services.
TMG (Asia) brings with it Neptune Ship Management Pte. Ltd, Neptune Ship Agency Pte Ltd and Palstoke Marine Pte Ltd.
Patnaik holds an Executive MBA with a focus on finance and a BE in Marine Engineering.
He can speak Bengali, English, Hindi and Telugu.
Lee brings over thirty years’ experience of managing complex programmes across Asia, Pacific and the UK. ...
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Lee brings over thirty years’ experience of managing complex programmes across Asia, Pacific and the UK. Previous roles include Director of a naval architecture and maritime engineering consultancy, Chief Operating Officer for an internationally based group of specialist marine and oil and gas service providers, Business Unit Director for an Oil and Gas professional services consultancy, Delivery Director for a major UK blue chip defence contractor upon the CVF Future Aircraft Carrier programme, Programme Manager for HMS Ambush and Artful, Astute Class Nuclear Submarines and Project Director for the largest ship repair organisation in the UK. He has extensive time spent working overseas including Australia, Africa, the US, Europe, Middle East and more remote areas such as India and South America. He has extensive experience within the marine, defence, oil and gas and associated industry sectors both in the UK and overseas. Lee is a Non-Executive Director of The Maritime Group (International) Limited and Managing Director of TMG Partner G&W Marine (Naval Architects and Engineers) Limited.
Dave Pfeil (P. Eng) has over 25 years of experience in engineering, and has been with Sacré-Davey for the last nine. ...
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Dave Pfeil (P. Eng) has over 25 years of experience in engineering, and has been with Sacré-Davey for the last nine. He has been VP of Ports & Marine and Construction Services for four years, and has been utilizing the expertise he’s developed over his career, including project management, process engineering, commissioning, and customer development. He is TMG’s principal contact with SDE.
A Marine Engineer, with diverse technical experience in Merchant Shipping for over 40 years....
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A Marine Engineer, with diverse technical experience in Merchant Shipping for over 40 years, including High-Speed and Bob’s marine engineering career began in 1974, as a Marine Engineer Officer Cadet, with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service(RFA) – Ministry of Defence, qualifying in 1978, where after a seagoing career extending 15 years, qualifying and progressing through the engineering ranks to Chief Engineer. He transferred ashore in 1993 fulfilling Project Engineering,
Technical & Operations Manager/Superintendent roles. Consultancy.
Holder of a STCW Ill/2 Class 1 Chief Engineer ~ Motor (unlimited), he is a Member, he has been with TMG since 2004.
Joanna comes from a background of administration in fund-raising for charities. She is an expert at administrating project work and has had a lot to learn about marine matters but is catching up fast! ...
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Joanna comes from a background of administration in fund-raising for charities. She is an expert at administrating project work and has had a lot to learn about marine matters but is catching up fast!
G & W Marine is TMG’s joint venture partner.
The company provides practical and cost effective technical services to the marine industry. These include innovative engineering design, survey and maritime consultancy services to the global marine sector from its headquarters in Liverpool, UK.
G & W Marine’s philosophy is to provide clients with sound technical support services that add value to their respective operations. It prides itself upon being able to offer clients a bespoke and individual service.
Sacré-Davey Engineering Inc. is a technology-led, full-service engineering company with broad-based industrial expertise. Our expansive portfolio across a range of industries is built on a foundation of excellent service and quality engineering. The expertise we’ve developed has equipped us with the tools to approach problems creatively and provide unique solutions for our clients that best fit their needs.
Through a comprehensive suite of project services, processes, and procedures, Sacré-Davey delivers consistent results from small sustaining capital projects to large complex EPCM Greenfield projects. We form partnerships with our clients, often acting as an extension of their team, to execute projects seamlessly and with excellence. We strive to develop collaborative and trusting relationships through clear and transparent communication, keeping our clients’ best interests in mind, and following through with our commitments.
Strategic Alliances – TMG’s global collaborative network includes a host of high caliber businesses at the forefront of their particular sectors.
They following are just a handful of the many market leading firms with whom we enjoy a successful business relationship.
Peter Brett Associates LLP (PBA) is a development and infrastructure consultant. They are an independent practice of engineers, planners, scientists, and economists delivering development and infrastructure projects on behalf of their clients.They ...
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Peter Brett Associates LLP (PBA) is a development and infrastructure consultant.
They are an independent practice of engineers, planners, scientists, and economists delivering development and infrastructure projects on behalf of their clients.
They create value for clients and communities through their projects, and their ambition is to continue to be recognised by their people, clients and peers as a cutting-edge consultancy.
They have a regional spread of offices with a depth of technical skills throughout the UK, and an associated company in Prague that services European markets.
Morison Muscat is licensed to practice the profession of audit, accounting and related business services by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in the Sutanate of Oman. Morison Muscat is an independent member firm of Morison International (MI), ...
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Morison Muscat is licensed to practice the profession of audit, accounting and related business services by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in the Sutanate of Oman. Morison Muscat is an independent member firm of Morison International (MI), which has its Worldwide Secretariat based in London, United Kingdom.
MI is a worldwide network of professional business advisers, founded in 1990. The fundamental elements of the MI philosophy are quality, client-focus and an active international perspective. It is TMG’s agent and representative in the Middle East.
Houlder delivers all three, whether the requirement is for design and build of new vessels, specialist marine equipment or complex project management. Houlder do this globally for clients at the forefront of offshore expansion and innovation.Their ...
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Houlder delivers all three, whether the requirement is for design and build of new vessels, specialist marine equipment or complex project management. Houlder do this globally for clients at the forefront of offshore expansion and innovation.
Their engineers, naval architects, designers and project managers do more than simply offer their expertise to the market. They combine forces to bring clarity to industry challenges, present fully thought through solutions and balance intellect, experience and practical knowhow.
Bowline Defence is a leading risk management and security services company with operations worldwide. The London-based company boasts a strong mix of active military experience and practical commercial expertise. It delivers highly-effective ...
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Bowline Defence is a leading risk management and security services company with operations worldwide. The London-based company boasts a strong mix of active military experience and practical commercial expertise. It delivers highly-effective solutions through an innovative combination of technology and active deployments which are tailored specifically to the client’s needs.
With a bold commitment to meet – and exceed – global industry standards, Bowline Defence’s outstanding reputation is built on achieving the highest levels of compliance with international standards; it is a signatory to every relevant convention, code and protocol.
Barney Parsons Associates (BPA) was founded in June 2006 to provide research services for the offshore energy and marine industries.It has carried out many projects, either as an independent company, or in partnership with associates, including TMG, ...
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Barney Parsons Associates (BPA) was founded in June 2006 to provide research services for the offshore energy and marine industries.
It has carried out many projects, either as an independent company, or in partnership with associates, including TMG, for a wide variety of companies and organisations in the US, Norway and the UK. BPA clients have included subsea engineering companies, subsea equipment suppliers, chemical manufacturers, investment banks and the UK government.
Beckett Rankine is an engineering consultancy firm that specializes in marine infrastructure and boasts a dedicated and highly experienced team of engineers. Its team is dedicated to the improvement and development of marine structures across the UK ...
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Beckett Rankine is an engineering consultancy firm that specializes in marine infrastructure and boasts a dedicated and highly experienced team of engineers. Its team is dedicated to the improvement and development of marine structures across the UK and the world. Many Beckett Rankine designs have been groundbreaking, such as planning the world’s largest man-made harbor at Ras Laffan in Qatar, the award-winning Millbank Pier in London, and the highly innovative design of the Dockmaster pontoon range.
The firm has a long and proud history, and has been owned by the same two families since it was established in 1888. It has a long history of working closely with TMG on many projects.
Great Destination Strategies (GDS) specializes in branding, product development and marketing of cruise ports, communities and tourism destinations. GDS assists its worldwide clients in creating unique places that attract visitors, investors and ...
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Great Destination Strategies (GDS) specializes in branding, product development and marketing of cruise ports, communities and tourism destinations. GDS assists its worldwide clients in creating unique places that attract visitors, investors and residents alike. GDS has been helping large and small communities, counties, states and countries for more than 20 years, designing solutions that meet their individual needs and achieve their economic and quality of life goals.
WANTED: Small global maritime companies/consulting groups or individual consultants to join The Maritime Group International as Franchisees.
To schedule an initial discussion, please email us, detailing your availability to talk/meet and a brief resume of background, experience and qualifications.
All Franchisees taken on board will be expected to comply with The Maritime Group International standards and comply with out ISO 9001 accreditation.
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