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Bibby expands its reach in India

Bibby expands its reach in India
Bibby Ship Management of the UK has acquired survey firm Murray Fenton (India) Surveyors, thereby expanding its India-based operations into marine, cargo and offshore surveying, including marine audit services. Operations will be based in Mumbai and Gujarat, with further expansion in India said to be in the pipeline.

“Marine surveying and audit services is an avenue which has been on our horizon for a while,” said Prakash Agarwal, md of Bibby Ship Management India. “With the acquisition of Murray Fenton (India) Surveyors Limited, we have taken a significant step into this area."  Capt. Kapil Dev Bahl, with extensive experience both at sea and in marine surveying and ship vetting, becomes new Director of Technical Services. 

‘We’re delighted to announce the acquisition of Murray Fenton (India) Surveyors Limited and look forward to working with Capt Bahl and his team,” said Ed Rimmer, Bibby Ship Management Group ceo. “We have great plans for Bibby Ship Management and we’re excited for what lies ahead for 2014.”

 Management and we’re excited for what lies ahead for 2014.”