Tomini Shipping, a world-class dry bulk ship owner, is delighted to announce that its bulk carrier vessel, Tomini Dynasty, has been honored with the “Bulk Ship of the Year” award at the IBJ Awards 2023 held in London on 20th November. The award was received by Adam Shaikh, Head Sale & Purchase and Shoaib Seedat, Head of Legal, Newbuilding & Projects.

The prestigious IBJ Awards, organized by the International Bulk Journal, recognizes outstanding achievements and advancements in the bulk shipping industry. Competing against nominees from across the globe, Tomini Dynasty emerged as the winner with its outstanding performance, operational excellence, and the crew’s unwavering dedication to their profession.

Tomini Dynasty, a geared Ultramax vessel designed under the SDARI ECO 64 Design, has earned a distinguished reputation since its delivery in January 2018. Flagged under the Marshall Islands and classed with Lloyd’s Register, it boasts an outstanding performance record, earning certification by the US Coast Guard for QUALSHIP21 in 2020.

Beyond its exceptional performance, Tomini Dynasty engraved its name in maritime history on March 31, 2023, with a heroic rescue at sea. In coordination with the local MRCC, Tomini Dynasty crew carried out a successful rescue of 11 Malaysian nationals who were adrift in a capsized boat in the Philippine waters due to bad weather.

This recognition solidifies Tomini Shipping’s expertise in the maritime industry and commitment to providing world-class services to its global clientele. Tomini Shipping dedicates this win to the crew of the Tomini Dynasty for their excellent seamanship and bravery.

Tomini Shipping, a world-class dry bulk ship owner, was honored with the prestigious Sustainable Shipping Award at the 2023 Maritime Standard Awards. The ceremony took place on November 7th at the Atlantis, The Palm.

Tomini’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its operations has been widely acknowledged, cementing its reputation as an industry leader. The Sustainable Shipping Award, a symbol of excellence in sustainability practices, affirms Tomini’s dedication to creating a positive impact on our seas.

Tomini’s fleet optimization initiatives include the use of technology to minimize carbon emissions, enhanced waste management systems, and the implementation of energy-efficient measures. As a result, Tomini is leading the way in sustainable shipping practices, promoting a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future.

On September 26th, Tomini Shipping organized a two-day event at the Hilton Garden Inn – Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Our long-term partner and Commercial Managers from Alpina Chartering – Denmark also joined us. The event was aptly titled “Tomini Family Meets” as we brought our sea, shore staff & chartering team under one roof to learn from each other’s experiences. Tomini Family Meets was quite a success & CEO highlighted the Company’s vision of safety, health & environmental consciousness.

Key areas of focus were as follows:

• Mental health awareness, signs to identify mental ailment & fatigue, fitness and lifestyle management.
• Green shipping & decarbonization. Upcoming regulations and ship staff’s vital role in the Company’s plans to stay ahead of regulatory curves.
• Safe working culture & the importance of effective communication.
• How to keep track of effective Port State Control preparedness and ensure the safety of operations.
• Importance of liaison and prompt feedback to the Purchase Department. Effective pre-planning supplies.
• Cyber Security Awareness. Company’s plans to upgrade IT infrastructure (Starlink) & high-speed free internet for the entire crew.
• Interactive exercises on incident investigation and root-cause analysis.

The seminar also featured a session led by Kenneth Kampmann – CEO of Alpina Chartering accompanied by his team. The session provided valuable insights into the commercial management aspect of the business and was a great opportunity for the participants to understand commercial management and how it contributes to the overall success of the organization.

Commendation
Captain Om Dutta who served as Master onboard Tomini Dynasty was honored with an award, presented by Numair Shaikh – CEO of Tomini Group. This recognition was bestowed upon Captain Dutta for his outstanding seamanship skills, which played a pivotal role in rescuing 11 lives at sea. These individuals had been stranded at sea for a harrowing three days after their boat tragically capsized. The commendable actions of Captain Dutta exemplify his expertise in maritime operations.

Feedback Session
An interactive feedback session was held towards the end of 27^th September. Many seafarers came forward with their valuable inputs and all queries were addressed by senior office management.

Gala Dinner
The event was concluded with a grand dinner on the 27^th of September evening where our sailing staff had the opportunity to meet various esteemed guests from the Maritime Industry (Representatives from Flag Administration, Classification Societies & Tomini Business Associates).

Tomini Shipping , a world class dry bulk ship owner, hits yet another milestone in their expansion journey with the acquisition of Tomini K12. This Chinese-built capesize bulk cargo ship of 208,286 DWT will be the largest carrier in their existing fleet.

The addition of Tomini K12, formerly known as MP The Vrabel, brings Tomini’s fleet to a total of 28 vessels with an average age of 6 years.

This acquisition is well-aligned with the Company’s growth strategy of enhancing its fleet composition. Specifically, increasing the cargo capacity per vessel, and reducing emissions on a per deadweight ton basis.

Tomini Shipping, a world-class dry bulk ship owner, is bolstering its competitive capability with the acquisition of Tomini K2 (179,816 DWT), the first Capesize to join its diversified fleet.

With the addition of this Chinese-built capesize bulk carrier (formerly known as Thalassini Astrid), Tomini’s fleet reaches a total of 27 vessels with an average age of 6 years.

This acquisition further enhances Tomini’s position in the dry bulk market and is part of its ongoing growth strategy.

On the 31 March 2023, Tomini Shipping’s vessel Tomini Dynasty carried out a heroic rescue at sea, 60 Nautical Miles off the East Coast of Malaysia (Sabah Region).

The ship’s crew coordinated a successful rescue of 11 Malaysian nationals (4 men, 4 women and 3 children) after their boat capsized and drifted into Philippines waters. The survivors were 3 days adrift at sea before being noticed and rescued by the Tomini Dynasty crew.

As per survivors’ statement, they are a family from Tawau, Malaysia and were on their way to Semporna, Malaysia to attend a funeral using their boat. During the passage they encountered bad weather and the boat toppled over, filled with water and the engine got damaged.

Tomini Shipping is pleased to report that all the survivors rescued by the vessel are healthy and initial medical assistance onboard was provided along with food and accommodation.

Following contact with Malaysian Authorities and MRCC, Tomini crew coordinated the safe disembarkation of all 11 survivors with Naval vessel.

All 11 Survivors were handed over to the Malaysian Naval Vessel “KD Paus” along with their damaged boat.

We’d like to commend and thank the brave crew of Tomini Dynasty for their heroic actions. This rescue evidences the values upheld by our seafarers and their unwavering commitment not only to seamanship but also preserving human lives without a second thought.

Tomini Shipping, a leading ship owner and operator, is delighted to introduce the latest additions to its iconic fleet – handysize vessels named ‘Tomini Sirocco’ 2016 (38,780 DWT) and ‘Tomini Pampero’ 2015 (38,635 DWT). Both vessels had been built by Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.

This wraps up the biggest Tomini handysize acquisition campaign with a total of 13 handysize vessels purchased throughout 2022. The current Tomini Shipping fleet consists of 26 vessels comprising 3 Kamsarmax, 10 Ultramax and 13 Handysize.

“We see a very positive supply side picture on the handies, with relatively few new builds on order, and an ageing profile of the existing fleet. This leads to greater recycling numbers due to incoming environmental regulations, meaning the fundamentals are very much in favour of a positive handysize segment.” – Numair Shaikh, CEO of Tomini Group

Tomini Shipping, a leading ship owner and operator, is delighted to introduce a new addition to its iconic fleet, a handysize named ‘Tomini Solano’ (formerly known as ‘Interlink Capacity’).

A purchase of 2016 Chinese-built 38,780 DWT bulk carrier brings a total fleet size to 24 vessels.

“We see a very positive supply side picture on the handies, with relatively few new builds on order, and an ageing profile of the existing fleet. This leads to greater recycling numbers due to incoming environmental regulations, meaning the fundamentals are very much in favour of a positive handysize segment.” – Numair Shaikh, CEO of Tomini Group

Tomini Shipping, a leading ship-owner and operator, is closing the third quarter on a high with a purchase of a Handysize.

A 2016 Chinese-built 38,717 DWT bulk carrier named “Tomini Levant” (formerly known as “Interlink Quality”) has joined our groundbreaking fleet bringing the total fleet size to 23 vessels.

Numair Shaikh, CEO of Tomini Group commented:

“We have confidence in the sector and remain committed to growing a diverse fleet to meet global transportation needs”

Tomini Shipping, a leading ship-owner and operator, has further expanded its fleet of bulk carriers with a purchase of a Handysize.

A 2016 Chinese-built 39,045 DWT bulk carrier named as Tomini Alize (formerly known as Interlink Affinity) has joined our fleet bringing the total fleet size to 22 vessels.

Numair Shaikh, CEO of Tomini Group commented:

“We see a very positive supply side picture on the handies, with relatively few new builds on order, and an ageing profile of the existing fleet. This leads to greater recycling numbers due to incoming environmental regulations, meaning the fundamentals are very much in favour of a positive handysize segment.”