Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management

Your Trusted Partner for Ship Management

About us

Proven Excellence in Integrated Ship Management

We are a third-party ship management group offering tailored services across container vessels, bulk carriers, multi-purpose and heavy-lift ships, as well as tankers. Under the umbrella of Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel, our operations are structured into two specialized entities:

  • Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management – focusing on dry cargo vessels such as container ships, bulk carriers, and heavy-lift vessels
     
  • Barber Ship Management – responsible for the management of tankers (wet fleet)

Our ship management services combine the maritime legacy and global reach of Wilhelmsen Ship Management with the asset and investment expertise of MPC Capital. Together, we deliver operational excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and prioritize safety — supported by expert teams, and a clear commitment to sustainable shipping.
 

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At the heart of successful ship management are the people – onboard and ashore – whose expertise, dedication, and teamwork propel every vessel forward.
DR MICHAEL SILIES
MANAGING DIRECTOR, WILHELMSEN AHRENKIEL

Driven by People. Powered by Systems. 

Our systems drive performance, but it’s our dedicated people who turn plans into progress and challenges into lasting success across the oceans.

Our Services

Full Range from a Single Source

Our global partner network brings the expertise, innovation, and resources needed to meet your needs more effectively. These collaborations strengthen our capabilities and improve the solutions we deliver. Discover how we can support your fleet and unlock new efficiencies today.

Technical Ship Management
Commercial Ship Management
Tanker Management by Barber
Vessel Performance Management by Bestship
Shipbroking Services by Harper Petersen Albis
Vessel IT by Waterway Solutions
Emissions Management by Hecla
Crewing Solutions by Wilhelmsen
Newbuilding Supervision by Wilhelmsen
Insurance Services by Wilhelmsen
Asset and Investment Management by MPC Capital

Our Principles

Company Policy Statements

At Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel, we are guided by the principles of safety, transparency, asset protection, reliability and sustainability - guided by the S.T.A.R.S., as we call it. Together with our clients we shape the present, creating a better future.
 

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We are close to our customers – in time zone, mindset, and geography
MICHAEL BRANDHOFF
MANAGING DIRECTOR, WILHELMSEN AHRENKIEL

Your Benefits

Reasons to choose
Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel

Comprehensive Expertise

Benefit from our deep experience in managing container ships, dry vessels and tankers. Our experts are seasoned professionals with vast sailing and ship management experience who provide flexible forward thinking and reliable technical management services.

Tailored Solutions

Our services are customizable to meet the specific needs of your fleet – from IFRS Standard Financial Reporting to individualized charts of accounts, from basic operational reporting to highly customized and integrated manager-client processes.

Seamless Compliance & Risk Management

With robust compliance processes in place, Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel ensures your vessels meet all international safety and regulatory standards. Additionally, our comprehensive insurance services provide peace of mind, protecting your assets against unforeseen risks.

Cost Efficiency

Our expertise in operational optimization and proactive maintenance ensures reduced downtime, lower operational costs, and improved profitability. By subscribing to our services, you can focus on your core business while we handle the complexities of fleet management.

Trusted Partnerships

As part of Wilhelmsen Ship Management, we provide vertically integrated services that allow us and our clients to control the entire ship management value chain. We value trust as the highest good in our relationships and only work with trustworthy suppliers ourselves.

Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel

Contact us

Have a question or need more information about our services? Our team is here to support you with expert advice anytime. Just fill out the form and we’ll get back to you shortly.

 contactnoSpam@wilhelmsen-ahrenkiel.com
 +49 40 743 290 - 600

 

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