Welcome to MDS Shipping

International shipping demands precision and dependable service. We deliver both. Our teams run safe, compliant and cost-controlled operations so owners stay in class, on schedule and in the black.

Clear oversight. Real accountability.

International shipping rewards discipline. We manage vessels with a steady hand so owners get safe operations, predictable costs and clean compliance. Maintenance stays on schedule, defects are logged and closed, and dry-dock work is planned early to keep you in class. Crews are selected, vetted and supported so readiness is never in doubt. Reporting is clear: a single view of jobs, spend and risk so you can act before off-hire becomes a headline. Need more depth? We can add commercial support and simple dashboards without complicating your day. The aim is practical: protect the asset, control OPEX, uphold standards at sea and ashore. No noise. No jargon. Just the right information at the right time.

About Us

Services built around your vessel

From technical and crew to compliance and reporting. Choose the modules you need and we’ll keep operations safe, efficient and in class.

Technical Management

Planned maintenance, dry-dock supervision, repairs and spares. All handled with care and discipline to keep your vessel in class and on hire.

Crew Management

Crews that are ready, vetted, and supported. We manage recruitment, certification, travel, and performance so you don’t have to.

Commercial Management

Real-time voyage tracking, laytime monitoring and claims oversight — we protect margin and ensure charterparty compliance.

Financial Management

Variance analysis, audit-ready reports, and commentary that makes sense. Facts over assumptions, always.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Safety first, always. ISM/ISPS/MLC management, audits and vetting prep, risk assessments and drills, plus environmental programmes.

Insurance & Claims Handling

Evidence collection, underwriter coordination and root-cause closeout to keep repeat incidents off the log.

All Services

Why owners choose us

We focus on fundamentals: safe operations, predictable costs and clean compliance. The result is fewer surprises and fewer off-hire days. It’s practical seamanship, backed by clear reporting and a steady hand.

Vessels under management

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Annual voyages overseen

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Claims supported and resolved

Safety & Quality

Trusted Ship Management

International shipping requires attention to detail and service you can rely on. We manage vessels as if they were our own. Clear plans. Clean execution. Straight reporting.

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Owners stay informed.

We show what matters and hide what doesn’t. Maintenance status, crew readiness, compliance actions and cost. All in one view so you can see the health of each vessel at a glance.

You get a clear operating picture. Planned jobs completed, defects raised, spares in transit, next dry-dock milestones. Crew rosters, certification and travel confirmed. ISM/ISPS/MLC actions logged with dates and owners. Financials tracked against plan with simple variance notes. No fluff. Just the signals you need to make a decision.

Reports are lightweight and regular. A monthly owner pack with commentary. A short weekly snapshot for course corrections. Real-time alerts when something needs attention, not a flood of notifications you’ll ignore.