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Fondly known as the “Bohnen House”, the distinctively designed structure was the Group’s first property in Sri Lanka, dating back to 1990, and has now been totally refurbished to provide world-class levels of service, benefitting both client and crew.
As the country’s leading maritime group, Mercmarine will continue to offer tailor-made services in five core operational areas: ship owning; ship management; crew management; maritime training; and agency services.
Backed by German shipping expertise and possessing the largest Sri Lankan modern fleet, the Mercmarine Group’s vessels operate all over the globe, creating new routes of opportunity for Sri Lankan seafarers. The German parent company was founded in 1917 while the Sri Lankan operation dates back to 1981. Each of the Group’s ships is registered in Sri Lanka and employs a totally Sri Lankan crew. With certification from Germanischer Lloyd, the Group prides itself on providing vessels of the highest quality and maintenance standards.
The Mercmarine Group also provides top notch Sri Lankan seafarers to the international shipping industry, creating amazing career opportunities for local youth. The Group’s well-trained crews are in great demand all over the world; as a result, it has expanded its crew management services to full ship management functions, with a versatile team of highly-skilled managers earning global recognition.
The Group’s insistence on the highest standards of excellence is reflected in the quantum of outsourced technical management services it delivers. The new Group headquarters will serve as a modern hub for crew members to explore their potential by giving them the resources they need to follow their dreams.
With quality Sri Lankan crews in high demand all over the world, the Mercmarine Group has also established the Mercantile Seamen Training Institute (Mercmarine Training) in order to train local youth in the necessary skill sets, including in Officer and Ratings grades, as well as Port Manpower. The Group has obtained the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Certification, a testament to the rigorous processes set in place to ensure excellence. The Group’s Institute has also won the Lloyd’s List Salute to Maritime Excellence Award for Training Commitment, as well as the prestigious Sea trade – Colombo Award for Best Training Facility- 2012 and 2013, further reflection of the quality of its graduates.
Inspired by passion, respect, integrity, discipline, and empowerment, the Mercmarine Group has built a formidable reputation for itself. Its contributions to the nation during the war were recognised with a Global Commerce Excellence Award in 2013. As the Mercmarine Group continues to charter a course for sustained success, the new headquarters will prove to be a beacon of excellence in the maritime services industry, giving Sri Lankans the opportunity to reach for their dreams by reaching across the seas.
