A legacy of excellence in crew management
Our heritage and leadership
Founded in 1964, ASP Ships Group has grown from a regional operator into a globally recognised ship management leader and provider of competent crew. With a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, safety and sustainability, we deliver tailored maritime solutions to shipowners across commercial and offshore sectors.
Guiding Excellence
At ASP Ships Group, we lead with integrity, resilience and innovation. For over 60 years, we’ve guided global shipping partners with best-in-class solutions grounded in safety, compliance and operational excellence. Our people are the difference, energised, expert and always ready for what’s next.
OUR NORTH STAR
Guiding excellence.
At the forefront of best practices, our people lead the way, ensuring our customers are ready for what’s next.
OUR MISSION
We empower our dedicated crew management teams to deliver best in class, bespoke maritime solutions, supporting shipowners with skilled seafarers, safe operations and practical support across global shipping markets.
OUR VISION
To ensure our customers are always ahead of the curve.
OUR VALUES
Transparent
Resilient
Innovative
Safe
With integrity
Global reach
Local expertise
ASP’s global network of manning and training offices gives customers consistent access to qualified, motivated seafarers aligned to vessel needs, standards and operating requirements.
With crew sourcing across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, the Philippines, Ukraine, Croatia, Myanmar, Indonesia and Bangladesh, ASP can match the right talent to the right vessel.
Australia
Headquartered in Melbourne, providing ship management, commercial operations, crew services, fuel bunkering and time charters.
New Zealand
Based in Christchurch, locally known as Silverfern Shipping providing ship and crew management, coastal shipping services and time charter solutions.
Singapore
Regional HQ and a key hub for international ship and crew management, marine and technical services, procurement and ship agency services.
INDIA
Our second key hub for international ship and crew management also providing procurement and marine and technical services.
Other locations
Supporting operations across the UK, Germany, Myanmar, Philippines, Ukraine, Croatia and Bangladesh.
Crew sourcing that fits the vessel
ASP provides flexible crew management solutions shaped around vessel type, operational requirements, nationality preferences, cultural considerations and regulatory compliance.
Our selection process is supported by rigorous recruitment, competency assessment, training and welfare programmes, helping shipowners build safe, compliant and reliable crews.
Culture built around seafarers
At ASP we have access to fantastic crews from around the world.
We have an inclusive culture that welcomes people of all faiths, ethnicities, beliefs and backgrounds, recognises their needs and gives them the support to excel in their work and careers.
This promotion of diversity is one of our great strengths. We attract talented crew globally, giving our customers flexible manning solutions that fit their individual requirements.
Welfare, training and retention
A strong crew support system is vital for maintaining motivation, performance and retention. ASP supports seafarers through welfare packages, training, crew travel, claims support and mental health initiatives.
This people centred approach supports resilience, safety culture and long term crew satisfaction across shore based and seagoing teams.
Management team
ASP Crew Management is supported by experienced maritime professionals across crewing, training, operations, compliance and seafarer welfare.
The wider ASP Ships Group leadership structure supports Ship Management, Crew Management, Marine and Technical Services and Mariner Travel, giving each operating company the strategic focus needed to meet evolving customer needs.
Globally
positioned
for future
growth
4k
ASP crew pool
Drawn from a global network of manning and training offices, ASP’s crew pool supports safe, efficient and compliant vessel operations across multiple vessel types.
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ASP manning offices
A global network of manning and training offices gives shipowners consistent access to qualified, motivated seafarers aligned to vessel needs and standards.
96%
Crew retention rate
High crew retention reflects ASP’s focus on welfare, training, long term relationships and dependable support for seafarers and shipowners.
60+
Years of experience
For over six decades, ASP has delivered trusted ship and crew management, combining global reach with practical, client focused maritime solutions.
Delivering excellence through collaboration for 60 years
Our commitment to operational excellence, safety, and innovation has positioned us as a trusted partner for global shipping leaders, energy majors, and logistics providers.
Bunker supply AASP provides safe and reliable bunker supply solutions across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and value…
ASP strengthens its foothold in established maritime economies, offering shipowners technical management, risk mitigation strategies, and sustainability-focused solutions that drive…
ASP strengthens its foothold in established maritime economies, offering shipowners technical management, risk mitigation strategies, and sustainability-focused solutions that drive…
ASP strengthens its foothold in established maritime economies, offering shipowners technical management, risk mitigation strategies, and sustainability-focused solutions that drive…
Accreditations and standards
Our commitment to operational excellence, safety, and innovation has positioned us as a trusted partner for global shipping leaders, energy majors, and logistics providers.
