K-Line Ship Management (India) Pvt Ltd was established on 08/March/2007 as a 100% owned subsidiary of “K”-Line Ship Management Co.,Ltd, Tokyo (KLSM Tokyo), now known as K-Line Energy Ship Management Co.,Ltd (K-ENE Tokyo) w.e.f. 01/April/2018. The KLSM Tokyo, and now K-ENE Tokyo has had, and continues to have a committed relationship with Indian Seafarers, who have been employed on board their vessels since 1997, through a separate agreement with Manning Agents In India.
KLSM (India), as we are popularly known amongst our staff, was nurtured before it’s birth, as a Liaison Office of it’s parent KLSM Tokyo ( New Name K-ENE Tokyo ), between 2004 and 2007. The status of “Mumbai Liaison Office” (as it was known those days) was upgraded into a Fully Owned Subsidiary of KLSM Tokyo ( New Name K-ENE Tokyo ), and aptly christened as “K”-Line Ship Management (India) Pvt Ltd. The operations under the new identity started w.e.f 01/May/2007 under the leadership of it’s CEO & MD Capt Takehiko Ibusuki, assisted by a staff strength of 13 at that point in time. Over the years since then, staff changes have taken place as and when that became necessary, including the CEO & MD – Capt Takehiko Ibusuki was succeeded by Capt Koji Higashijima, from 2013 to 2017, and then it was decided to hand over command to an Indian. Capt Sudhir K. Goyal, a long serving Master Mariner with KLSM, is the present CEO & MD, having a total staff strength of 20 – which includes the Training Division, The Ship Management Division.
The parent company, KLSM Tokyo, now known as K-ENE Tokyo, have appointed Manning Agents in India for Recruitment & Placement of Indian Seafarers, namely m/s “K” Steamship Agencies Pvt Ltd (Popularly called “KSMS”).
As of April 2018, there are 23 vessels with Indian Command, with varying number of Indian Officers & Ratings serving with K-ENE Tokyo. In total, K-ENE Tokyo is employing 427 Seafarers, which includes Officers, Ratings, and Trainees, on board their diversified fleet of LNG Carriers, LPG & Ammonia Carriers, VLCC’s, Aframax Tankers, Product Carrier, as well as having a few Seafarers serving on latest Post-Panamax Container Carriers. Management of all types of vessels has been our forte, and we have been continuously expanding and upgrading for a number of years, and that process continues even today. The painful period of global economic meltdown had, admittedly, put a brake on the expansion for a few years, but things are looking up now, as we at KLSM India are striving hard to keep up the pace, meet the requirements, and provide a good complement of Competent, Skillful, and Professionally qualified Seafarers.
The hiring and training of our staff is done professionally, and the selection of our future generation of Managers, is at the level of Deck Cadets & Junior Engineers, who are selected through a rigorous On-Campus selection procedure, from the renowned training institutes like Tolani Maritime Institute, Training Ship Rahman, VELS, and IMS Goa.
KLSM (India) plays an important role in overall manning situation of K-ENE Tokyo, & KLSM Singapore (another subsidiary of KLSM Tokyo), concerning Indian Seafarers, by ensuring that the pool officers are properly qualified and geared up to meet the demands of modern day shipping. In-house skill development training is provided by the experienced faculty at our Training Division. And, we at KLSM (India), are focused on the job of ensuring skillful seafarers on board the vessels managed by K-ENE Tokyo, and KLSM Singapore. We try our best, to provide a stress free working environment to the Seafarers on board, and assist their families in case of any such requirement – which we believe is a “Win-Win” situation for all stakeholders. Various welfare measures have been adopted over the years, promoting a sense of security, and a sense of belonging – besides developing trust between the Company, and it’s workforce.
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MISSION STATEMENT
“K” Line Ship Management (India) Private Limited is committed to provide exemplary man-management services to the shipping industry, while strictly adhering to the statutory and regulatory requirements.
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Line Ship Management (India) Private Limited ensures total Customer satisfaction through our services including healthy working condition for seafarers and employees and related identities. The protection of human life, cargo and the environment are of most prime importance to us.
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Line Ship Management (India) Private Limited believes in continuous improvisations in Systems, Infrastructure and Resources so that the future needs are fulfilled and any eventuality can be addressed positively. We attach utmost importance to training and up gradation of skills.
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QUALITY OBJECTIVES
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Periodical Review and Information updates on Statutory, Regulatory and Principal’s requirements. |
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Thorough planning and implementation of Training strategies as per standards prescribed by National and International Organizations such as IMO and specific requirements of our Principals. |
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Futuristic approach in preparedness for any eventualities with meaningful training in terms of Quality Health, Safety and Environment as applicable. |
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Periodical Review and updates on Infrastructure, Management Systems, Training and Awareness programs to ensure adequate competencies, skills and medical fitness of seafarers. |
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