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Blackhull Maritime — About Company
19.03°N 73.02°E — About Blackhull Maritime

A decade of trusted maritime partnership

From a single office to a global network — we've built our reputation on reliability, technical expertise, and genuine care for the vessels and crews we serve.

Our Story
Who We Are

Built by people who understand ships

Blackhull Maritime was founded on a simple belief: that ship owners and operators deserve a partner who treats every vessel as if it were their own. What began as a technical management consultancy has grown into a full-spectrum maritime services provider.

Today, our teams work across four global offices, supporting vessel owners, operators, and offshore organisations through every stage of the vessel lifecycle — from new-build supervision to crew welfare and compliance.

Meet The Team
Leadership Vision

A Message From Our Founder

Every vessel we manage carries more than cargo — it carries the trust of the people who own it, crew it, and depend on it. That trust is the foundation Blackhull Maritime was built on, and it's the standard we hold ourselves to every single day.

In 2016 Mahendra Singh Muwal founded Blackhull Maritime from a single office in Navi Mumbai with a simple conviction: that ship owners deserve a partner who treats every vessel as if it were their own. What began as a technical management consultancy has since grown into a full-spectrum maritime services provider spanning four global offices.

Under his leadership, Blackhull Maritime has stayed true to that founding principle — building long-term relationships over transactional ones, investing in people as much as in process, and never compromising on safety or integrity for the sake of growth.

10+ Years in Maritime Leadership
5 Global Offices Established
200+ Vessels Managed
Mahendra Singh Muwal
Founder & Managing Director, Blackhull Maritime
Founder & Visionary
Mission

Reliable maritime support, without compromise

To deliver dependable, transparent, and technically sound maritime services that protect our clients' vessels, crews, and operations at every stage of the vessel lifecycle.

Vision

The partner clients don't think twice about

To be recognised globally as the maritime services provider ship owners trust by default — known for consistency, integrity, and operational excellence.

Our Principles

Core Values: The Blackhull Standard

We operate by the BLACKHULL standard — a set of principles that guides every action, decision, and interaction with our clients, partners, and employees.

B

Best Practice Adherence

Commitment to the highest industry standards in safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

L

Long-Term Partnership

Focus on building enduring, reliable client relationships that deliver sustainable value.

A

Agility & Adaptation

The flexibility to swiftly respond to market changes, technology, and client-specific needs.

C

Commercial Efficiency

Dedication to optimizing costs and maximizing the financial return on maritime assets.

K

Knowledge & Expertise

Leveraging deep technical understanding and 10+ years of experience for superior management.

H

High Integrity

Conducting all business with transparency, honesty, and strong ethical principles.

U

Utmost Safety

Prioritizing the non-negotiable safety of crew, vessels, and the marine environment above all else.

L

Leadership in Quality

Striving to be a benchmark for excellence in technical management and service delivery.

L

Learning & Development

Commitment to continuous enhancement of staff skills and fostering a culture of innovation.

Our Journey

Milestones along the way

2016 — FOUNDED

Blackhull Maritime established

Opened our first office in Navi Mumbai, focused on technical management for bulk carriers.

2017 — EXPANSION

Crew management division launched

Built out our seafarer database and crewing operations to support growing client demand.

2019 — GLOBAL REACH

Dubai and Istanbul offices opened

Extended our network to better serve clients across the Middle East and Mediterranean.

2022 — DIVERSIFICATION

Full-service offering completed

Added diving services, new-build supervision, and digital fleet management software.

TODAY

200+ vessels Managed, 5 offices & 40+ clients Serving

Continuing to grow as a trusted, full-spectrum maritime solutions partner.

Leadership

The people behind Blackhull

Mahendra S Muwal

Managing Director

Capt. Joel Bandugula

GM

Capt. Subhash Sewada

COO

Er. Jai Kumar

Fleet Manager

Ilker Atag

Head-Istanbul Office

Balaji Loganathan

Head-Chennai Office

Prema Vasu

Head-Dubai Office

Nilam Devgirikar

HR

Compliance

Certifications & accreditations

Click any certification below to view the official PDF document.

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