V.Group (“V.”) has been chosen by Laskaridis Maritime (Laskaridis) to provide crew manning services for two of its dry bulk vessels, and full technical management to the newest addition to its fleet, the LR2 tanker Lucknam.
By choosing V. as their ship management provider for the tankers, Laskaridis aims to leverage V.’s global scale to enhance operational efficiencies across their modern fleet.
Shubpreet Singh, Senior Managing Director, Strategy Delivery, V., said: “We are excited to begin this partnership with Laskaridis, a company known for its global ambition and high standards. We believe that our holistic approach to ship management offers Laskaridis the scale and depth of service required to excel in today’s complex maritime environment, ensuring this partnership is built for long-term growth and operational excellence.”
Maria Paidi, Manager Crew Department, Laskaridis Maritime, added: “Maintaining a modern and efficient fleet requires reliable access to qualified and well-supported seafarers. This agreement with V. supports our crewing requirements as our fleet continues to develop. We value V.’s emphasis on crew welfare and their ability to provide manning services that can adapt to changes in fleet size over time, and we look forward to a constructive working relationship.”
Laskaridis Maritime remains at the forefront of modern fleet operations, with an average vessel age of under four years. Their focus on sustainability and modernised operations aligns perfectly with V.’s own operational priorities, particularly as the industry works toward rigorous decarbonisation targets.
Shubpreet Singh added, “We are pleased that Laskaridis’ focus on crew wellbeing and management aligns so closely with the importance we place on our people. By combining our expertise, we ensure that the crew on board the Lucknam and Laskaridis’s wider fleet will benefit from the highest standards of safety, support, and professional training.”
The partnership was formally inaugurated on 7th January 2026, when Shubpreet Singh attended the official naming ceremony for the Lucknam hosted by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.
