About Us

Introduction

Founded by Mr. Shahzad Mallick, Mr. Digvijay Pratap Singh, Captain Nausad Mallick, Mr. Sacheet Thomas Dabre, Mr. Rakesh Thakur, and Mr. Nitin Sawant in 2000, Columbus Ship Management Private Limited and Aurelia Marine Services Private Limited are among India's pioneers in international maritime and offshore/onshore recruitment. They are also emerging as a leading cruise line recruitment agency in India. Over the past twenty-four years, we have successfully placed numerous crew members on board cruise ships, with our office located in Navi Mumbai, India. We recruit a wide range of personnel from across India, handling the entire process from sourcing candidates to pre-screening, final selections, embarkation, rehire, and ensuring a high retention rate. We strive to make the process easy and efficient for both our clients and recruits.

We are currently a leading vessel owner and manager of main fleets, including Tankers, MR Tankers, LNG, LPG, SSRU, Bulk Carriers, CSV, DB2, and AST. We also work with cruise lines and concessionaire companies in the US and Europe, including Seahawk Corporation Inc., Island Cruise Services for MSC Cruises, Celebration Cruise, Ligabue Catering, and Maritime Holding Group. Columbus Ship Management Private Limited and Aurelia Marine Services Private Limited are ISO 9001:2015 and MLC 2006 certified, and registered with the Government of India, Ministry of Shipping.

Mission

Mission

Columbus Ship Management Private Limited (CSM) recruits trained hospitality and marine technical personnel for successful careers in the cruise line industry. Our mission is to add value to the organizations we serve and to contribute to the success of individuals seeking employment. By supplying people who are well- qualified and passionate about service, we contribute to the delivery of exceptional guest experiences, increased onboard revenue, and safety. By making the recruitment process efficient, reliable and transparent, with a focus on customer service, the result is higher crew retention and enhanced reputation for both CSM and the cruise employers.

Vision

Vision

Columbus Ship Management Private Limited aims to make the cruise industry reachable and affordable to all experienced and suitable crew willing to join cruise lines. We are a team and we all have practical experience gained through working for some of the world's top hotels and cruise lines. We have been an effective team for over years, with the founding of Columbus Ship Management Private Limited we are embarking on our dream project.

Core Values

Core Values

Integrity | Ambition | Collaboration | Excellence

Our priorities are the safety of our personne the protection of the environment, our assets and cargoes, the efficient management of energy and honoring the trust our customers.

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