Crowley acquires Maritime Management Services

Jacksonville-based Crowley Holdings Inc., a private marine services company, has acquired Maritime Management Services, Inc. (MMS).

Crowley said in the press release that the acquisition of the Seatle-based MMS, a company which has experience in crew management for offshore oil and gas vessels, will strengthen the company’s position in the ship management industry.

The company also said that this move will allow it to service a wide variety of international and domestic customers with a pool of trained and experienced crew ready for hire.

Crowley further noted that MMS offers crewmembers services such as visas, flag-state and immigration documentation; crewmember certifications, including Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STWC) and any client or operational area requirements; logistics, administrative and travel support; and much more. In addition to MMS’ Seattle headquarters, the organization also has a secondary location in Singapore, Crowley said.

Vice president, ship management at Crowley, Mike Golonka said: “What sets MMS apart from others in the industry is their level of customer service and crewmember loyalty. Together Crowley Accord and MMS can offer total crewing solutions, from single hires and full crew management through complete technical management to the oil and gas industry. Our offshore clients will greatly benefit from this relationship.”

Financial details were not disclosed in the press release.