Green Award

Green Award-certified vessel Sonangol Njinga Mbande. © Brian Kushner, 2024

With a maritime heritage spanning more than a century, Wallem Group, the wider group behind Wallem Shipmanagement, stands as a trusted global partner delivering ship management, crew management, vessel IT, ship agency and commercial services to the international shipping industry. Supported by thousands of seafarers worldwide and dedicated training centres, Wallem Group places people, safety and performance firmly at the heart of its operations.

“The highest standards of safety, quality and compliance go hand in hand and connect everything we do,” the company states. Guided by its ‘Target Zero’ vision for zero injuries, spills and accidents, Wallem continues to strengthen a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, while actively participating in all major industry compliance frameworks.

Why Green Award 

Wallem Shipmanagement pursued Green Award certification to formally affirm its long-standing dedication to safety, environmental care and reliable operations.

“Reducing environmental impact and ensuring our fleet operates safely and reliably are core to the Wallem mission,” the company explains. “The Green Award highlights our commitment to cleaner shipping and strengthens our reputation as a quality-driven service provider.” The certification also aligns closely with Wallem’s ESG strategy and supports the sustainability ambitions of its global client base.

The Positive Impact of Green Award Certification

Being a Green Award Certificate Holder has created value across both Wallem’s external relationships and its internal culture. The certification is recognised by charterers, vessel owners and industry partners who prioritise sustainable shipping, reinforcing Wallem’s position as a trusted and responsible maritime partner.

Internally, the impact is equally meaningful. The company mentioned:

Green Award has fostered a stronger culture of safety and environmental awareness within our teams, leading to better understanding of operational compliance needs, improved onboard practices, and greater crew awareness of their responsibilities

The certification is also recognized by ports and terminals, where it can deliver operational and financial benefits through incentives such as reduced port dues.

Green Award-certified vessel Sonangol Njinga Mbande. © Brian Kushner, 2024

Driving Cleaner and Safer Operations

Wallem continues to invest in energy efficiency, emissions reduction and operational safety through dedicated compliance platforms, advanced digital voyage planning and fleet performance monitoring. Strict adherence to MARPOL, close tracking of emissions, waste and ballast water, and the adoption of environmental technologies all form part of its daily operations.

Looking ahead, Wallem is also preparing its crews for the future of shipping through training on alternative fuels, including biofuels, methanol and ammonia. “Regular safety campaigns, training programmes and drills enhance crew competence and our safety culture,” the company adds.

A People-First Culture

Wallem Group’s ESG efforts extend well beyond environmental performance. The company reports strong results in governance, well-being, diversity and inclusion, supported by ongoing training, high retention among seafarers and a strong gender balance across its onshore teams. Its continued investment in well-being and a safe, supportive working environment is reflected in a very high seafarer retention rate.

Wallem is also actively working to encourage more women into maritime careers and to retain their talent by ensuring that the workplace is welcoming, safe and inclusive. Through the “Women of Wallem” initiative, this commitment extends beyond the workplace, supporting families and strengthening community welfare across its global network.

Thirty Years of Partnership with Purpose

After 30 years as a Green Award Certificate Holder, Wallem Shipmanagement continues to demonstrate that safety, sustainability and care for people are inseparable from operational excellence. The certification remains not just a standard to uphold, but a reflection of how Wallem chooses to do business: responsibly, transparently and for the long term.