Services - New Venture Consulting

The HMS Global Maritime management team has deep experience and a long history of success in executing new ventures in the passenger vessel industry. We understand the dynamic nature of the industry including vessel design and construction, stringent ever-changing safety regulations, and the operational mandates that can impede or even stifle a successful start-up. At inception, we provide critical services such as concept development, business plan development, financing options, marine site risk assessment, operations planning, vessel construction / conversion, operations management, and even marketing, research, and sales support.

To ensure the concept becomes a successful reality, HMSGM combines the strength of our national profile and industry partnerships with experienced local resources, including a core start-up team that manages:

  • Sales and marketing
  • Ticketing and reservations
  • Food and beverage
  • Financial accounting
  • Human resources
  • Administration
  • Crew training and preparation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Daily marine practices
  • Maintenance and servicing procedures

The result? A turn-key new passenger vessel operation that efficiently transition a new passenger vessel operation that efficiently moves from concept to construction to day-to-day operations. Seamlessly.

High-Speed Vessels Conventional Ferries