Hong Kong-based Fleet Management Limited, a part of the Caravel Group, expands its footprint in Japan and Europe with the opening of a new office in Athens, Greece, as well as a strategic leadership appointment to strengthen client engagement in Japan.
Captain Rajalingam (Raja) Subramaniam took the role of CEO on January 1, 2025. He said: “This announcement demonstrates our intent to sustain and grow our presence in key regions and segments. Coupled with our ambitions to uphold excellent client partnership, in their location, their language. Our team aspires to be a truly global business.”
Dr. Harry S. Banga, chairman and CEO of The Caravel Group, iterated his support for the latest additions to Fleet’s global network: “Our business is a people business where long-term relationships matter deeply. The clients and partners of Fleet Management deserve the best service, and we will continue to make strategic investments and commit resources to deliver on this pledge.”
The new Athens office in Glyfada will serve as a hub for ship management operations, Fleet Management Limited said, including technical management, crew management, safety and quality assurance.
Greece’s strategic location and rich maritime tradition positions it as a strong base for reaching clients across Europe. Yannis Maroulis, general manager for business development, joined in December 2024 to open the office and support European customers.
In Japan, Fleet Management announces the senior appointment of Kazutomi Uchida, with over 35 years of experience in the shipping industry, to spearhead client relationship management and business development for Ship Management and Newbuilding in Tokyo, Japan.
“He will draw on the strengths of Fleet’s global network to support key Japanese clients,” the company said.
Angad Banga, COO of The Caravel Group, highlighted the importance of the latest addition to Fleet’s leadership bench: “Japan is a vital market that already accounts for nearly a third of Fleet Management’s business. Uchida-san is a longstanding and trusted partner to Fleet and well-known across the industry.”
