EPS’ latest news and announcements

Tech Accelerator Sets Sail in The Maritime Sector by Gil Ofer, Head of Open Innovation, Eastern Pacific Shipping The merchant maritime industry is one of the oldest in the world. Today about 90% of all global trade is still carried out by sea, making it a hundred-billion-dollar industry. To stay competitive, ship owners and managers […]

EPS was named Ship Operator of the Year during the ShipTek International Awards 2019. The ceremony, which was held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, was well attended by some of the biggest names in the industry and members of the media. EPS was awarded the top honour in the category for showing an exceptional […]

At EPS, we aim to lead the march towards decarbonisation and the preservation of the environment at sea and onshore. Our efforts onshore were recognised by the Singapore Environment Council when they presented our Singapore headquarters with the prestigious Eco Office Award. This audit-driven award is earned by companies who operate with high regard to […]

EPS was one of six leading shipping companies that participated in the MSC Maritime Careers Workshop in Singapore. This annual event is a great platform that showcases why the maritime industry is a viable career path. Our very own Operations Executive Nick Goh hosted three engaging breakout sessions where he discussed the industry’s march towards […]

Eastern Pacific Shipping’s managed car carrier, Lake Taupo, received a distress call from catamaran vessel Gayna Dari. The catamaran, which had one person on board, was sailing from Brisbane to the Solomon Islands when she began taking on water after a hull breach. Upon receiving the distress call, Lake Taupo’s Master, Capt. Pavlos Aleksandrs, proceeded […]

Eastern Pacific Shipping’s managed car carrier, Lake Taupo, received a distress call from catamaran vessel Gayna Dari. The catamaran, which had one person on board, was sailing from Brisbane to the Solomon Islands when she began taking on water after a hull breach. Upon receiving the distress call, Lake Taupo’s Master, Capt. Pavlos Aleksandrs, proceeded […]

Singapore shipowner joins seed funding giant to bring lessons from digital world into the maritime industry One of the new tech-savvy generation of the Ofer family at Eastern Pacific Shipping has taken up the task of bringing innovation to the Singapore-based shipping industry through a joint project with giant US seed accelerator Techstars. Gil Ofer […]

Applications are now open for the EPS Accelerator Powered by Techstars Milestone announcement comes on the heels of hiring Dhritiman Hui as Managing Director of the mentorship-driven program From today until July 7, 2019, the EPS Accelerator Powered by Techstars will be accepting applications from startups around the world to participate in its inaugural class […]

On March 27, 2019, Eastern Pacific Shipping signed an LOI with New Times Shipbuilding to build up to eight product tankers. EPS CEO, Cyril Ducau said, “We are optimistic about the product sector and this order will put us in a good position to capitalise on the market. In addition, these EGCS fitted and ice-class […]

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), an industry-leading ship management company, and Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, announced today that they are jointly launching the world’s first global MaritimeTech startup accelerator, the EPS MaritimeTech Accelerator Powered by Techstars. To be based in EPS’ headquarters in Singapore, this mentorship-driven startup accelerator partnership will be the […]

Last year, Eastern Pacific Shipping was granted a Green Loan by BNP Paribas to facilitate the installation of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems on a fleet of EPS managed vessels. The first vessel to undergo this retrofit was the 176,943 DWT Capesize bulk carrier, Mount Faber.

SINGAPORE – 7 th December, 2018 Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd. (EPS) announced that it has closed a USD 40M green loan facility from BNP Paribas to purchase and install Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) on the fleet of vessels owned by Quantum Pacific Shipping (QPS). The green loan facility can only be used for investments […]

This week, Eastern Pacific Shipping welcomed sister-vessels Levantine Sea and Iberian Sea to our growing Aframax fleet. The two 2018-built  vessels, which are 114,000 DWT a piece, are flagged under the Libera. The vessels strengthen EPS’ position in the tanker segment and will add value for our clients by providing them a young and dynamic fleet for […]

This week, Eastern Pacific Shipping took possession of 2008- built NYK Themis, an 80,226 DWT container ship. The 6,661 TEU vessel was in Singapore for cargo operations at the time of her handover. The addition of NYK Themis bolsters EPS’ position in the container segment and provides greater diversity to an already dynamic fleet.    

Singapore – Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte Ltd today announced the appointment of Cyril Ducau as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company through the next phase of innovation and growth. He assumes responsibilities immediately and will succeed Steve Kunzer who has stepped down to spend more time with his family and to pursue new opportunities. Cyril […]