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SSL has forged strong business alliances with reputed commercial managers operating out of Europe.

Torm Tankers and Maersk Tankers (A P Moeller) based in Copenhagen, Denmark, operates the oil tankers, while The Torvald Klaveness Group of Norway operates the dry bulk vessels. Bryggen Shipping of Norway is the commercial manager for the chemical tanker.

Employment
SSL ships are employed on international charters such as Trafigura and Vitol for the oil segment, while its bulk carriers transport cargoes on behalf of Cargill, BHP Billiton and Steel Authority of India Ltd. The tankers are submitted to vetting by oil majors such as BP, Shell, Chevron Texaco, Statoil and the Chemical Distribution Institute. The bulk carriers are evaluated and graded for fitness by Rightship — a reputed international vetting agency based in Australia. The chemical tanker is a specialised ship capable of carrying vegetable oils, inorganic chemicals and high grade acids, including sulphuric and phosphoric acids.
Management
The fleet’s operations are managed out of the Sanmar Headquarters office in Chennai. The Commercial, Financial, Insurance, Technical, Fleet Personnel, Training and Risk Management functions are handled out of this office which is manned by a dedicated professional team.
Compliance
All the ships are registered under the Indian Flag and are crewed by Indian nationals. The ships conform to all applicable national and international standards of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental protection and conservation.
SATCOM
The communication facilities of Sanmar Shipping compare with the best in the industry. All its vessels are fitted with SATCOM facilities.
Sl.No. Ship Name Year of built Type Capacity Classed with Operated in
1
Sanmar Majesty 1996 Chemical Tanker, Double Hull with Stainless Steel tanks 10,314 DWT NKK + IRS Commercial management with Bryggen Shipping, Norway
2
Sanmar Serenade 1992 Product Tanker, Double Hull MR Tanker 45,695 DWT, CPP carrier LR + IRS Torm Pool
3
Sanmar Paragon 1996 Panamax Bulker 73,080 DWT LRS + IRS The Torvald Klavaness Pool
4
Sanmar Phoenix 2009 (Rebuilt) Bulk Carrier, Double Hull Supramax Bulker 54,747 DWT RINA + IRS Ii Klaveness Pool
5
Sanmar Sonnet 1997 Product Tanker, Double Hull LR2 Tanker 99,999 DWT, CPP carrier NKK + IRS AP Moeller & Torm Pool