Design & specification
A vessel’s intended trade shapes its dimensions, equipment and operating requirements. Decisions made before construction influence the ship throughout its working life.
Central Group/Shipping
A global maritime perspectiveSince 2000
$7B+Sale & purchase transactions
40High specification tankers
$2.4B+Shipbuilding order value
Built on experience.
Defined by standards.
Central Group’s published shipping history records more than US$7 billion in ship sale and purchase transactions since 2000, alongside a programme of 40 high-specification medium to ultra-large oil tankers with a total order value exceeding US$2.4 billion.
The same corporate account highlights in-house ship design, extensive newbuilding experience and ship-management relationships with oil majors and major oil and commodity traders. These figures describe that published track record; they are not a statement of the fleet currently under management.
Shipping in motion
At sea. In focus.
A vessel’s lifecycle
The thinking behind the vessel.
From the drawing board to daily operation, shipping connects technical and commercial decisions throughout an asset’s life.
Construction & supervision
A newbuilding programme brings specifications, yard execution and technical follow-up together. Supervision connects the design intent with the vessel delivered.
Technical & commercial management
Technical management addresses the vessel and its operation; commercial management concerns how it is employed. Chartering connects the asset with cargo interests and the terms of its service.
The shipping platform
Specialist companies.
Shared commitment.
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INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL SHIP MANAGEMENT
Central Mare INC
Central Mare INC is an integrated, independent technical ship management company, incorporated in the Marshall Islands with executive offices in Athens. Its maritime activities encompass the transportation of clean and dirty petroleum products and bulk liquid chemicals.
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COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL SHIP MANAGEMENT
Central Shipping Inc.
Central Shipping Inc. provides ship management, commercial and technical management, and newbuilding supervision across major vessel types. Its experience spans tankers, dry bulk carriers and container vessels, serving the requirements of oil majors and major oil traders.
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CHARTERING & COMMERCIAL EXECUTION
Central Tankers Chartering Inc.
Central Tankers Chartering Inc. is a privately held chartering company with experience across major vessel categories, including tankers, dry bulk carriers and container vessels.
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MONACO · MARITIME MANAGEMENT
Central Shipping Monaco SAM
Central Shipping Monaco SAM is named within Central Group’s management agreement framework. Historical corporate filings describe the Monaco company’s expertise in tanker and dry bulk ship management, including technical, commercial and crew management services.
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MODERN TANKER OWNERSHIP & OPERATION
TOP Ships
Top Ships is an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient eco tanker vessels. Its transportation activities cover crude oil, clean and dirty petroleum products, and bulk liquid chemicals.
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CRUDE OIL TRANSPORTATION
Rubico Inc.
Established in 2023, Rubico Inc. focuses on the ownership and operation of fuel-efficient tankers for international crude oil transportation. Its stated approach emphasises modern technology and reduced environmental impact.
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