V.Group
V.Group is an independent ship management and marine services provider employing 47,000 maritime professionals and servicing over 3,500 ships across 30 countries.
V.Group is an independent ship management and marine services provider, founded in 1984 and headquartered online at vgrouplimited.com. The company employs 47,000 maritime professionals, of whom some 44,000 are seafarers, working from 60 offices across 30 countries. It is a service provider rather than a ship owner, managing vessels on behalf of clients and supporting crew across the global maritime industry.
The firm's work spans full ship management in tanker, gas carrier and other sectors, alongside marine services that keep vessels operating and support global supply chains. Its client base covers commercial shipping, cruise, energy, defence and maritime logistics. Vessels serviced now number over 3,500, up from 35 at the company's founding. Onshore teams also work on maritime technology aimed at safe, efficient and sustainable vessel operations.
For seafarers and shore staff, V.Group operates the V.Care wellness programme, which provides professional counselling and training to its 44,000 seafarers. The company describes a people-first culture built on collaboration and continuous learning, with an emphasis on building careers as well as delivering technical expertise to clients.