Ship Management

Euronav manages in-house a fleet of modern double hull crude oil carriers ranging from Aframax, to Suezmax to Very Large, and Ultra Large Crude Oil Carriers. Euronav's fleet trades worldwide in some of the most difficult weather conditions and sea states, to ports and for charterers with the strictest requirements. The vessels and crews are in constant interaction with the shore staff through regular onboard visits, sophisticated communication means  and conferences ashore. Superintendents, internal and external auditors, customers, as well as national and international regulatory bodies assess vessel and crew performance.
Euronav has excellent relations with all oil majors. The organisation, as well as the vessels, have successfully passed numerous oil major vetting audits both on the vessels and in the office. Euronav is an industry leader and prides itself on its excellent record and working relationship within the maritime industry. All services are provided with the ultimate regard for the health, safety, security, environmental and quality standards applicable to the maritime transportation industry. Euronav is committed to continuous enhancement of the safety, security and quality of the fleet's operation and superior employment as well as to the protection of the marine environment.
Euronav is devoted to a teamwork culture where people work together for the overall success of the Company, on shore and at sea. Euronav practices genuine performance planning and appraisal, training and development, and promotion from within. Its policies aim to enhance and reward performance, engage its people, and retain key talent.

An integrated approach

Euronav maintains an integrated ship management approach with the following assets and skills:

• Proven experience in managing oil tankers
• European officers and experienced crews with professional credentials
• Commitment to improving the quality of working life at sea
• Safety and quality assurance including training, auditing, and vetting
• Cost effective computer based management systems
• Human resources policies where people work together for common goals
• Hands-on technical management backed by the latest communication systems
• Experience in longterm asset protection
• Open communication and transparency in reporting.

Full range of services

Euronav provides a full range of ship management services:

• Full technical services
• Adherence to a planned maintenance system
• Fleet personnel management of French, Belgian and Greek officers and experienced crew
• Health services
• Insurance & claims handling
• Global sourcing of bunkering, equipment, and services for optimum synergies, pricing and quality
• Financial, information technology, human resources, and legal services to improve performance of the Group's human, financial and information assets
• Newbuilding supervision, including pre- and postcontract consultancy and technical support
• Commercial management
• Operational management.

Euronav utilises both internal and external standardized inspection reports which are thoroughly evaluated to facilitate the measurement of performance, such as:

• Physical inspection reports from external parties
• Planned maintenance reports
• Dry-docking repair forms and quarterly executive reports
• Work lists from dry-dock to dry-dock.