FuelEU compliance pooling — what it is, and why your data matters
23 April 2026
FuelEU Maritime has been in force since January 2025. For owners, managers and charterers trading routes that call at European ports, the financial exposure is no longer theoretical — it is showing up in fuel decisions, voyage planning and compliance conversations every quarter. The regulation is new and the frameworks are still being absorbed. From […]
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Managed like it’s yours; A Technical Director on the ownership mindset, the standards it demands, and what it truly means to manage a vessel with accountability
14 April 2026
There is a question I come back to before any significant decision: “If this were my vessel, what would I do? Not what is merely convenient. Not what simply ticks a box. What would genuinely serve this ship and everyone who depends on it?” That question sounds simple. But in practice, it changes how you […]
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Navigating Increased Scrutiny in Tanker Operations: The Role of Transparency and Compliance in Modern Ship Management
24 March 2026
Compliance in shipping is no longer assumed, it is increasingly subject to active verification. The tanker sector, in particular, is shifting from reliance on established market practices to a more structured and visible form of regulatory scrutiny. In this environment, compliance is no longer a background function. It is assessed through documentation, transparency, and day […]
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Norstar Officers Conference 2025 Highlights Maritime Officer Training for a Future Ready Workforce
02 January 2026
Norstar Ship Management successfully concluded its Officers Conference 2025, held on 27 and 28 October in Yangon, Myanmar. The two day conference brought together shipboard officers and shore based teams under the theme Ready for the Future, reinforcing our long term commitment to officer training, workforce readiness, and operational excellence. As the maritime industry faces […]
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Marina Prosperity Enters Ship Management Under Norstar Ship Management
05 October 2025
We are pleased to announce a new vessel entering our ship management portfolio. Marina Prosperity, previously known as Eastern Prosperity, is a Panama flagged oil and chemical tanker with a deadweight of 8,878 tonnes. The vessel was brought under our ship management on 4 October 2025 in Go Dau, Vietnam. This addition strengthens our ship […]
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Norstar Ship Management Enters Gas Carrier Segment with Two Ethylene Vessels
29 September 2025
Sinar Ternate We are pleased to announce a new vessel entering our ship management portfolio. Sinar Ternate, previously known as Cathinka Spirit, is an Indonesian flagged LPG and chemical tanker with a deadweight of 10006 tonnes. The vessel was brought under our ship management on 5 September 2025 in Indonesia. This addition strengthens our ship […]
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Marina Aman Enters Ship Management Under Norstar Ship Management
20 September 2025
We are pleased to announce a new vessel entering our ship management portfolio. Marina Aman, previously known as Nordic America, is a Panama flagged oil and chemical tanker with a deadweight of 19707 tonnes. The vessel was brought under our ship management on 19 September 2025 in Zhangjiagang China. This addition strengthens our ship management […]
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Marina Arung Enters Ship Management Under Norstar Ship Management
13 September 2025
We are pleased to announce a new vessel entering our ship management portfolio. Marina Arung, previously known as Olmeca, is a Panama flagged oil and chemical tanker with a deadweight of 15472 tonnes. The vessel was brought under our ship management on 12 September 2025 in Shanghai China. This addition strengthens our ship management presence […]
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Norstar Enhances Cybersecurity for 2024, Ensuring Secure and Resilient Fleet Operations
11 February 2025
In 2024, Norstar achieves a significant milestone in cybersecurity: zero malware incidents across its monitored vessels. This achievement highlights Norstar’s proactive approach to cyber hygiene, consistently outperforming industry benchmarks and reinforcing its commitment to operational security. This data is provided by CyberOwl, now part of DNV, a leading independent assurance and risk management provider. […]
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Norstar Group’s Evolution: Sustainability, Ethical Recruitment, and Innovations in Maritime Operations
24 October 2024
Norstar Group, a leading name in tanker operations and logistics, is evolving to embrace sustainable shipping practices and ethical workforce development. Based in Singapore, Norstar has shifted its focus from vessel ownership to driving decarbonization within supply chains and expanding recruitment services, particularly in Myanmar. Co-owner Tom Bonehill shares insights with Japan Maritime Daily on […]
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