About
A gate to better ship management.
Silver Gate is the owner-facing brand for technical and commercial ship management delivered with Nanak Ship Management, working from India for owners and operators worldwide.
01 · Who we are
Premium management, quietly delivered
Silver Gate Ship Management Services presents the technical and commercial services of Nanak Ship Management to owners who want a considered, high-standard manager.
We combine superintendence, planned maintenance, drydocking, audits, procurement and compliance under one point of contact.
- Owner-facing and clear
- Technical and commercial together
- Backed by a 24/7 desk
02 · In figures
What the group publishes
operations dispatch
upper end of onboarding timeline
courses at the Nanak Shipping Institute
group businesses: management, training, careers
03 · How we work
Four working principles
What owners can expect from every engagement.
- 01
Owner first
Decisions are explained in plain language with costs visible.
- 02
One accountable team
Superintendent, desk and procurement work from one plan.
- 03
Evidence over assumption
Records, readings and inspection findings drive action.
- 04
Standards that matter
BIMCO SHIPMAN, ISO 9001:2015, MLC 2006 and STCW.
04 · Our promise
We treat every vessel as if we were signing the cheque.
05 · Starting with us
From hello to handover
- 01
Conversation
Understand the vessel and the owner.
- 02
Audit
Look at condition and records.
- 03
Proposal
Scope and plan agreed.
- 04
Onboarding
14 to 30 days to set up.
- 05
Management
Ongoing care and reporting.
06 · The craft
Work we take pride in
Frameworks we work to
The standards behind the service
Ship management contracts that set out duties clearly between owner and manager.
A quality management system applied to how work is planned, done and recorded.
Maritime Labour Convention requirements for seafarer working and living conditions.
Training, certification and watchkeeping standards for seafarers.
Data collection of ship fuel oil consumption reported to the flag.
The ship energy efficiency plan covering carbon intensity.
The Carbon Intensity Indicator rating that annual operations are measured against.
07 · The Nanak group
Three businesses, one network
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Nanak group services
The Nanak group: ship management, training and careers
Maritime training · India
Focused maritime learning across navigation, engineering and safety, led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, Master Mariner.
Visit nanakshipping.com ↗- Navigation & bridgeAwareness, teamwork and decisions: bridge team management and navigation courses.
- Engineering & machinerySystems, control and understanding: engine room resource management and automation.
- Safety & operationsPreparation, practice, responsibility: enclosed space entry, ballast water treatment.
- Featured trainingBridge Team Management Refresher, Engine Room Resource Management, Ballast Water Treatment Systems.
- Advanced trainingAdvanced Automation & Control Engineering, Leadership & Human Element course.
- 200+ maritime coursesDeck, engine, tanker and cargo, catering, offshore, security, simulator and ISO auditing.
Ship, crew and labour · India
International technical ship management, crew management and licensed seafarer labour supply from India.
Visit nanakship.com ↗- Technical ship managementSuperintendence, planned maintenance, drydocking, Class and Flag State compliance.
- Crew managementSTCW and MLC manning, credential vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll.
- International labour supplyCertified electricians, 6G/TIG/MIG welders, structural fitters and skilled helpers.
- Dry-dock & riding repair squadsDry-dock superintendence and certified squads that board at anchor or en route.
- Pre-purchase vessel auditsIndependent technical audit of a vessel before you buy.
- Spares, procurement & liaisonMarine spares and procurement, Flag State and Class liaison.
Merchant Navy careers · India
Your complete gateway to Merchant Navy careers, from IMU-CET to Sri Lanka CoC.
Visit procareertek.com ↗- IMU-CET coachingExpert coaching, 200+ practice papers and AI mock analytics.
- Deck officer programsDNS, BSc Nautical Science and Officer of Watch pathways.
- Engine officer programsGME, BTech Marine and Chief Engineer pathways.
- Rating coursesGeneral Purpose rating and engine rating courses.
- Sri Lanka CoC (White List)Facilitation of Sri Lanka Certificate of Competency under STCW recognition.
- Career guidance & placementA full cadet-to-captain roadmap, scholarships and loan guidance.
08 · FAQ
About Silver Gate
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Silver Gate is part of the Nanak group network, which includes Nanak Ship Management, the Nanak Shipping Institute and ProCareerTek. The ship management services come from Nanak Ship Management, working from India for owners and operators worldwide.
We work from India and serve owners, operators and seafarers around the world. Each group business has its own contact page, and you can reach ship management through the Nanak Ship Management contact page or by calling +91 98920 82041.
Training is provided by the Nanak Shipping Institute, led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, a Master Mariner, which lists 200+ maritime courses across deck, engine, tanker, offshore, safety and simulator disciplines. Browse the institute course catalogue to see them.
ProCareerTek guides Merchant Navy careers, from IMU-CET coaching to DNS, BSc Nautical Science, GME, BTech Marine and ratings. See its programs and services if you are looking for a pathway for cadets or crew.
Call +91 98920 82041, write to [email protected] or use the enquiry builder on this site, sharing vessel type, the work needed and timing. You can also use the Nanak Ship Management contact page for ship management questions.
Yes. The group supplies certified electricians, welders, structural fitters and helpers through its international labour supply service. See the labour supply page for the trades, then send your headcount and dates to plan the squad.
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