Manage the Manager
Outsourcing technical management is a smart commercial decision. But without independent oversight, it’s easy to lose visibility, control, and money.
NMP sits between you and your manager – so you always know what’s happening on your vessels.
THE PROBLEM
The gap most ship owners don't see
until it's too late.
When you hand technical management to a third party, you’re trusting them to protect your assets, control your costs, and keep your vessels compliant. Most of the time, they do a reasonable job. But reasonable isn’t always good enough.
Costs creep up. Maintenance gets deferred. Budgets are overspent without clear explanation. And because you’re not in the detail every day, it can take months before
By then, the damage is done.
OUR APPROACH
Independent eyes on your manager.
Every day.
NMP acts as your technical representative – working independently from your manager to verify that the job is actually being done to the standard you’re paying for.
We review the numbers, ask the hard questions, attend the key meetings, and report back to you directly. No filter. No conflict of interest. Just an honest assessment of where things stand and what needs to change.
Our team has worked as superintendents, chief engineers, and fleet managers. We know how technical management works from the inside – and we know exactly where the gaps tend to appear.
WHAT THIS INCLUDES
What we cover
01
Independent advising and supervision of your technical manager’s performance
02
Review of maintenance records, defect lists, and planned maintenance systems
03
OPEX budget review, cost challenge, and variance analysis
04
Physical attendance during drydocks, vessel inspections, and key management meetings
05
Evaluation of contractor and supplier pricing on your behalf
06
Direct reporting to the owner with clear, actionable findings
07
Identification of cost savings and performance improvements
08
Support with manager transitions if a change is needed
RESULTS
What independent management is worth.
Across our portfolio, ship owners working with NMP on technical management oversight have achieved average OPEX savings of USD 165,000 per vessel per year.
That figure comes from a combination of cost challenges, supplier renegotiations, deferred maintenance that shouldn’t have been deferred, and overspend that simply wouldn’t have been caught without independent review.
For most clients, NMP pays for itself many times over within the first year.
average OPEX savings per vessel per year
When did you last get an honest review of how your technical manager is performing?
If you’re not sure, that’s worth a conversation. We offer an initial discussion at no cost or commitment – just an honest look at your situation and whether NMP can help.