BARBER SHIP MANAGEMENT
Delivering Technical Excellence for Tankers
Barber Ship Management is a technical ship management company based in Hamburg, Germany. Jointly owned by Wilhelmsen Ship Management and MPC Capital, it operates as a sister company to Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management. While Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management specializes in container vessels, bulk carriers and heavy lift vessels, Barber Ship Management focuses on the technical management of oil, product and chemical tankers.
BARBER SHIP MANAGEMENT
Delivering Technical Excellence for Tankers
Barber Ship Management is a technical ship management company based in Hamburg, Germany. Jointly owned by Wilhelmsen Ship Management and MPC Capital, it operates as a sister company to Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management. While Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management specializes in container vessels, bulk carriers and heavy lift vessels, Barber Ship Management focuses on the technical management of oil, product and chemical tankers.
Dedicated Global Teams
Experts by Design – We operate through specialized teams with focused responsibilities:
- Environmental Performance Management
- HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality)
- Global Performance Management
Each team is equipped to deliver targeted expertise while upholding safety, quality, and sustainability standards.
Strong Industry Interface
Proven Performance – Our proven track record with oil majors and port state control authorities demonstrates our commitment to compliance, safety, and operational readiness. High vetting performance and strong PSC results reflect our standing as a trusted partner in the global energy transport sector.
OUR PROVEN TRACK RECORD
Performance Backed by Scale and Substance
- Vessels time-chartered and under pool management with leading commercial entities.
- Approved for trading in key global markets, including the US, EU, and Asia.
- Charter approvals secured from multiple oil majors, reflecting strong operational credentials.
- Extensive port-specific know-how across major and secondary terminals in both US and EU regions.
- Experience spanning all tanker segments, from small tankers to MR.
- Established marine operations frameworks that maximize uptime and minimize operational risk.
- Proactive asset management ensuring long-term value optimization and return on investment.
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1975
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2022
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2024
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2025
1975
Pioneering Tanker Management.
Barber Ship Management was founded in 1975 in Hong Kong as one of the first dedicated third-party ship managers with a strong focus on technical quality and tanker operations. Barber operated until 2008 before it was rebranded as Wilhelmsen Ship Management.
2022
The Barber Name Sets Sail Again.
In 2022, the Barber name was reintroduced with the acquisition of Ahrenkiel Tankers in Hamburg, reestablishing it as a stand-alone brand focused exclusively on tanker management.
2024
Aquisition of ZEABORN Tankers
In 2024, Barber was strengthened by the acquisition of ZEABORN Tankers expanding its fleet with MR1 and MR2 oil / product tankers.
2025
Growth in the Tanker Segment
In 2025, Barber continued to expand its managed fleet in the tanker segment, reinforcing its position as a reliable and high-quality ship manager.
