GulfNav + Scorpio partner on new ship management solutions: Emirati maritime and shipping company GulfNav and Monaco-based Scorpio Services Holding have set up a new joint venture in Dubai to deliver vessel management solutions for regional clients, according to a press release. No further details about the ownership structure or the value of the JV were provided.

The details: The JV, dubbed Black Marlin Ship Management and Operation, will feature a total of eight vessels, with four from each partner, and will offer a range of services to cater to the individual needs of owners across multiple shipping sectors, the release states.

What they said: The cooperation will integrate the resources and technical strength of the two sides to enhance technical management and quality control systems of ship operations, as well as fill the gap in domestic high-end comprehensive maritime services to their clients, said GulfNav CEO Ahmad Kilani.

About Scorpio Services Holding: The Monaco-based firm has major operations across Mumbai, Istanbul, Athens, and Dubai, and provides technical and commercial management services to a fleet of over 200 vessels, according to a separate press release.

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