Meridian Marine Management Ltd. was formerly IndoChina Ship Management, a company formed in 2000 by Pacific Basin Shipping and Jardine Matheson's ship management business.
The company's history
Formation (2000): Pacific Basin acquired Jardine Matheson's ship management business and combined it with their own, with Pacific Basin holding a majority (67%) stake in the new venture.
Rapid growth (2001–2003): The company expanded significantly by acquiring London Shipping Consultants, Lothian Ship Management, and Bibby-Harrison Management Services. By late 2003, it was managing a diverse fleet, including gas and chemical carriers, dry bulk carriers, and product tankers.
Rebranding (2004): The company was renamed Meridian Marine Management Ltd. Managing director Alastair Evitt stated the name change was intended to reflect a more global image for the business. At the time, the company had offices in Manila, Singapore, London, Liverpool, and Hong Kong. Dissolution: According to UK corporate records, the UK-based entity, Meridian Marine Management Limited, was dissolved on November 8, 2014.
Note on other companies
The search results also show other companies with similar names, but they are not the same entity as the Meridian Marine Management that was formerly Indochina Ship Management:
Meridian Marine Management Pvt. Ltd.: An active ship management and crew management company based in Mumbai, India.
MERIDIAN MARINE – Crewing Agency: A crewing agency located in Odessa, Ukraine.
