About Us

About the Company

Organisation

The Maritime Association of Shipowners Shipmanagers and Agents (MASSA) is a non-profit making body of Shipowners, Shipmanagers and their Agents, registered as a Section 25 company, under the Companies Act, 1956 and based in Mumbai. Members include companies which have a long association with Indian Manning and are identified as traditional employers of Indian Officers and Ratings.

MASSA is an independent organization which enjoys an excellent rapport and working relationship with the Government of India Ministry of Shipping & Director General of Shipping, Indian Shipowners and allied shipping interests, the National Union of Seafarers of India, Forward Seamens Union of India and the Maritime Union of India. MASSA is represented in various statutory bodies in the Shipping industry.

MASSA has formed a Trust in 1994 named Maritime Training and Research Foundation (MTRF) which has been setup by MASSA Members to receive employers donation and utilize the same towards building infrastructure and for the Mariner to enhance their carrier in the Shipping Industry.

MTRF has two Institutes namely MASSA Maritime Academy (MMA) at C.B.D. Belapur, Navi Mumbai, and MASSA Maritime Academy (MMA) at Chennai.

Historical Overview

The origin of MASSA dates back to 1947 when it was established under the name of Owners/Agents’ Committee (Crews). Since its inception, it has played a pivotal role in formulating a unified policy regarding the employment of Indian seamen. Some of the MASSA members have employed Indian officers and ratings for over 4/5 decades and have extensive shipping interests in India.

MASSA provides a forum for Member Lines, Indian and Foreign and their local agents and shipmanagers to interact with the Government and Unions in all matters relating to employment, training and welfare of seamen.

MASSA is represented on various statutory bodies such as Seamen’s Employment Board, National Welfare Board for seafarers etc., and such autonomous Bodies/Organizations as Board of Trustees, Seamans Provident fund, Seafarers Welfare fund society etc and other bipartite and tripartite Bodies and committees such as National Maritime board (India), Maritime Employment Board (India), Indian Maritime University, NMBRT etc.

The MASSA is the Secretariat of National Maritime Board (India).

Activities

TMASSA is actively involved in:

Facilitating, Promoting and Protection the business activities of member lines.

Liaising with national, international, governmental and non-governmental organisation as well as seafarers recognized unions on behalf of members lines.

Mission Statement

MASSA, endeavours to be a leading Association, to:

Augment and safeguard business interest of memberlines primarily related to recruitment and placement services.

Assist in development of infrastructure which helps business interest of memberlines, primarily related to employment of seafarers onboard ships.

Liaise with National and International organizations to support the supply and demand of quality seafarers and recruitment and placement services in India

Share information and knowledge on various issues so that Member lines and Maritime authorities can make appropriate discussions.

Board of Directors

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Mr. Maneesh Pradhan,
Chairman & Director

Synergy Nordic Shipmanagement Pvt. Ltd
601, 6th Floor, Prudential Building,
Central Avenue, CTS No.15A,
Hiranandani, Andheri (East),
Mumbai 400076.
Telephone: 022 62600100
Email: [email protected]

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Capt. S. M. Halbe,
Chief Executive Officer

Maritime Association of Shipowners
Shipmanagers and Agents (MASSA)

Unit No. 301, B-Wing,
Kanakia Wall Street,
Andheri Kurla Road,
Andheri (East), Mumbai : 400093.
Telephone :- 022 40642409
Email :- [email protected]

Capt. M. P. Bhasin,
Director

MSC Crewing Services Pvt. Ltd.
2nd & 3rd Floor,
MSC House Andheri Kurla Road,
Andheri(E) Mumbai 400059
Telephone :- 022 6752 2555
Email :-[email protected]

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Capt. Charles Carvalho,
Director

Geepee Shipping Agencies Pvt. Ltd.
1003, Dalamal House 206,
Nariman Point,
Mumbai : 400 021.
Telephone :- 022 6630 6633
Fax :- 2204 5177
Email :- [email protected]

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Capt. Nalin B. Pandey,
Director

Pentagon Marine Services Pvt. Ltd.
Plot-60, Office No. 1104,
Mayuresh Chambers,
Sector -11, CBD Belapur,
Navi Mumbai : 400 614.
Telephone :- 022 2756 0024/25/6120 1700
Fax :- 022 2756 0026/6120 1750
Email :- [email protected]

Mr. Deepu Kishinchandani,
Director

BW Maritime Pvt. Ltd
1031- 1032, Solitaire Corporate Park ,
167 Guru Hargovindji Marg,
Andheri – Ghatkopar Link Road,
Chakala, Andheri(E), Mumbai : 400 093
Telephone :- 022 4248 4000
Fax :- 4248 4040
Email :- [email protected]

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Capt. K. S. Budwal,
Director

D’Amico Ship Ishima India Pvt. Ltd.
Citi Point,
A-Wing, 201/202/203,
J.B. Nagar, Andheri Kurla Road,
Andheri(E), Mumbai : 400 059
Telephone :- 022 4037 2222 / 40502100
Fax :- 2823 4987 / 40502150
Email :- [email protected]

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Capt. Karan Kochhar,
Director

Maersk Line Fleet Mgmt & Tech (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Manning office,
5th floor, Unit 502 & 503,
Godrej Two, Pirojshanagar,
Eastern Express Highway,
Vikhroli (E), Mumbai : 400079
Telephone :- 022 3340 9965
Email :- [email protected]

Capt. Deepak Correa,
Director

Elegant Marine Services Pvt. Ltd.
Office No. 401/A, 4th Floor,
Elegant Business Park,
Off Andheri Kurla Road,
Near Kohinoor Continental Hotel,
Andheri(East), Mumbai : 400059
Telephone :- 022 3090 6100
Email :- [email protected]

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Mr. Vineet Gupta,
Director

Anglo-Eastern Ship Mgmt (India) Pvt. Ltd.
303, Third Floor,
Leela Business Park,
Marol, Andheri Kurla Road,
Andheri (East), Mumbai : 400059
Telephone :- 022 61124480
Email :- [email protected]

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Capt. Arun Mehta,
Director

OSM Thome
S-14, 1442,
Solitaire Corporate Park,
Chakala, Andheri (East),
Mumbai 400093,
Telephone: 022 40680300
Email: [email protected]

Capt. Mahesh Garimella,
General Manager

Goodwood Marine Services Pvt. Ltd.
Unit 905, 9th Floor, Hubtown Solaris,

N. S. Phadke Marg,
Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 069.
Tel.: +91-22-6720 0400
Landline : +91 22 67200447 (Office)
Email: [email protected]

Board of Directors

Capt. Girish Phadnis, Chairman & Director

Capt. Girish Phadnis, Chairman & Director

Address :- MTM Ship Mgmt(I) Pvt. Ltd. 4th Floor, Gala Impecca, Nxt to Courtyard By Marriot, Andheri Kurla Rd, Andheri (E), Mumbai – 400 093
Telephone Number :- 6111 2101
Email Address :- [email protected]
Capt. M. P. Bhasin Chairman & Director

Capt. M. P. Bhasin Chairman & Director

Address :- MSC Crewing Services Pvt. Ltd. 2nd – 3rd Floor, MSC House Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (East) Mumbai 400059.
Telephone Number :- 6752 2555
Toll Free No :- 1800 209 2555
Fax Number :- 6752 2525
Email Address :- [email protected]
Capt. Charles Carvalho<br />
Director

Capt. Charles Carvalho
Director

Address :- Geepee Shipping Agencies Pvt. Ltd. 1003, Dalamal House 206, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.
Telephone Number :- 6630 6439
Toll Free No :- 2287 3574 / 77 / 87
Fax Number :- 2204 5177
Email Address :- [email protected]
Capt. Nalin B. Pandey<br />
Director

Capt. Nalin B. Pandey
Director

Address :- Pentagon Marine Services Private Limited Plot-60, Office No. 1104, Mayuresh Chambers, Sector -11, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai – 400 614.
Telephone Number :- 022 61201700/ 27560024/ 27560025
Fax Number :- 27560026
Email Address :- [email protected]
Capt. Milind K.Patankar<br />
Director

Capt. Milind K.Patankar
Director

Address :- TW Ship Management Pvt. Ltd. 1st floor, Sahyadris, Geetmala Complex, Next to Shah Industrial Estate, Deonar Village Road, Govandi (East) Mumbai – 400088.
Telephone Number :- 4247 6200
Fax Number :- 6797 5213
Email Address :- [email protected]
Capt. Mahesh Garimella<br />
Director

Capt. Mahesh Garimella
Director

Address :- Northern Marine Management (India) Pvt. Ltd., Office Unit No. 301 & 302, 3rd Floor, “B” Wing, Delphi, Orchard Avenue Hiranandani Business Park, Powai Mumbai 400 076
Telephone Number :- 6751 5200
Fax Number :- 6751 5300
Email Address :- [email protected]
Mr. Deepu Kishinchandani<br />
Director

Mr. Deepu Kishinchandani
Director

Address :- BW Maritime Pvt. Ltd. India Branch Office 1031- 1032 ,Solitaire Corporate Park , 167 Guru Hargovindji Marg, Andheri – Ghatkopar Link Road, Chakala, Andheri(E), Mumbai 400 093
Telephone Number :- 4248 4000 / 2837 0101
Fax Number :- 4248 4040
Email Address :- [email protected]
Capt. Shashank Jahagirdar<br />
Director

Capt. Shashank Jahagirdar
Director

Address :- Maersk Tankers India Private Limited, 702 Tower A, 7th Floor, 247 Park, LBS Road, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai 400083.
Telephone Number :- +91 22 62600100
Email Address :- [email protected]
Capt. K. S. Budwal<br />
Director

Capt. K. S. Budwal
Director

Address :- D’Amico Ship Ishima India Pvt. Ltd. Citi Point, A-Wing, 201/202/203, J.B. Nagar, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri(E), Mumbai – 400 059
Telephone Number :- 4037 2222 / 40502100
Fax Number :- 2823 4987 / 40502150
Email Address :- [email protected]
Mr. Maneesh Pradhan<br />
Director

Mr. Maneesh Pradhan
Director

Address :- Anglo-Eastern Ship Management (India) Pvt. Ltd., 303, Third Floor, Leela Business Park Marol, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (East) Mumbai – 400 059
Telephone Number :- +91-22-61124600
Fax Number :- +91-22-61124650
Email Address :- [email protected]