ABOUT
SMG is an agile Cruise Ship Management company offering technical, nautical, and hospitality services to Ocean and River passenger ships.
We are a maritime venture builder, redefining the role of a traditional cruise ship manager. We serve as a trusted extension of our clients’ teams, dedicated to driving operational excellence and long-term success.
Powered by OSM Thome, we combine SMG’s boutique, personal approach with the scale and expertise of one of the world’s leading ship management companies, without corporate constraints.
The result: unmatched capability, flexibility, and transparency, with owners retaining full control over their assets.
SERVICES
We cover the entire lifecycle of vessel management across ocean and river.
Charter Management
We offer elite charter management services, encompassing detailed vessel search, inspection, and selection, tailored contracting solutions (incl. Deck & Engine, Bareboat, and Bareboat Hire Purchase), strategic client/operator sourcing, comprehensive charter budget analysis, and robust branding support, to navigate your chartering needs with precision and expertise.
Marine Management
We provide a full-suite of marine management services, encompassing expert nautical operations, rigorous risk, safety, and compliance management, strategic port and itinerary budgeting and planning, alongside meticulous insurance placement and management, ensuring seamless navigation and operational excellence for your maritime ventures.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive Project Management services, expertly handling multi-million dollar refurbishment and engineering projects from IT and communication upgrades to dry docking and environmental compliance, employing a performance-driven approach with transparency and innovation, all supported by strategic partnerships and tailored contract formats including turnkey and cost-plus options.
Portfolio Management
We offer portfolio management services, integrating vessel condition inspections, maintenance, comprehensive compliance and logistics, astute budget management, and expert brokering services, to optimize the performance and profitability of your maritime assets.
Hospitality Management
We elevate maritime hospitality with a full spectrum of hotel and catering management services, including sophisticated hotel and catering operations, dynamic product branding, efficient hotel administration and front desk services, exceptional food and beverage operations, and meticulous housekeeping and sanitation, ensuring an unparalleled guest experience aboard.
Procurement Services
We streamline your maritime operations with our procurement services, offering efficient sourcing and logistics for deck and engine spares, strategic purchasing of fuel and lubricants, comprehensive hotel, food, and beverage supplies, advantageous fleet agreements and project contracting, ensuring your vessels are equipped for excellence at sea.
Technical Management
We deliver comprehensive technical management services, encompassing vessel maintenance and operations, dry docking, project management, newbuild supervision, and thorough vessel inspections to ensure optimal performance, safety, and regulatory compliance across your fleet.
Crew Management
We provide a bespoke Crew Management service, focusing on a full life cycle crewing process, integrity in hiring, enhanced communication, and specific client requirements, alongside comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, life insurance, pension plans, and seniority bonuses, all underpinned by efficient scheduling and payment processes to ensure a client-focused and proactive career development for crew members.
Vessel Accounting
We offer comprehensive vessel accounting services, encompassing precise vessel and project budgeting planning, transparent financial reporting, and continuous financial performance monitoring, ensuring your maritime investments are managed with the highest level of fiscal responsibility and efficiency.
“Free from corporate constraints, our mission is simple yet ambitious - to redefine ship management. Our approach is about more than just managing ships; it's about making a significant impact.”
Jim Barreiro de León
Founder | Chief Executive Officer
WHY CHOOSE SMG?
Owner-operated: SMG leadership is actively
involved
Proven expertise in both ocean and river cruise operations
Boutique approach
with global scale
Plug-and-play
integration with your
systems and staff
Full transparency
and owner-driven
control
Access to extensive in-house resources across every core operational function
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG).
At SMG, supported by the deep operational backbone of OSM Thome, we recognize that the maritime industry must do more than deliver results, it must do so responsibly.
From climate change to global inequality, the challenges facing our world demand action. The shipping sector is under increasing scrutiny, and rightly so. We believe long-term success must align with sustainable practices and responsible leadership.
Together with OSM Thome’s in-house capabilities, we are committed to raising the bar on safety, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence. Our approach goes beyond compliance, it’s about actively improving our footprint and owning the role we play in shaping a better future.
We believe that commercial growth and sustainability can and must go hand in hand. ESG is embedded in our strategy, not as a formality, but as a core principle. Transparency is key. By sharing our priorities and progress, we build trust and enable better decision-making.
SMG isn’t just navigating ships, we’re helping steer the industry forward.
OUR TRACK RECORD
Marine Services on Cruise Control.
Our brand promise: we transform every project into a shared triumph, driving both financial results and long-term partnerships.
Here’s why our clients trust us with their fleets:
100+
Years of Combined Expertise
350+
Projects Executed
95%
Crew Retention
98%
Budget Adherence
LET’S TALK ABOUT A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP.
Partner with us and turn your operational goals into long-term success. Contact us today.