Aug 01, 2026
15 Years of Solanki Ship Care: The Journey Begins
-Year Anniversary Series · Chapter One of Four
Fifteen Years. One Promise Kept.
Fifteen years ago, Solanki Ship Care began with one vessel, one small office, and a promise to serve every customer with honesty and dedication. As we celebrate fifteen years on 4 August 2026, this is the first chapter in a four-part series looking back at the journey.
Fifteen years ago, we didn't have a large office, a growing team, or ambitious expansion plans. We had something much more valuable — a commitment to serve every customer with honesty, dedication, and the belief that quality service would always create new opportunities.
On 4 August 2026, as we proudly celebrate fifteen years of Solanki Ship Care, we look back with immense gratitude. What began as a small marine service company operating from a modest 150 sq. ft. office in Kandla has grown into a trusted maritime partner serving vessels across all major and minor Indian ports.
Over these fifteen years, our journey has been defined not only by business growth but also by continuous learning, resilience, strong relationships, and an unwavering commitment to the maritime industry. Every vessel attended. Every emergency delivery completed. Every survey performed. Every challenge overcome — each has contributed to shaping the company we are today.
This is not just the story of Solanki Ship Care. It is the story of every customer who trusted us, every vendor who stood beside us, every employee who gave their best, and every opportunity that helped us become stronger.
2011Founded in Kandla
15Years of Service
30+Indian Ports Served
150 sq ftWhere It Started
Chapter One: One Vessel That Changed Everything
Every company's story has a defining first step. For us, that moment came when we attended our very first vessel — MV Fareast Harmony, for Far-East Transport Co. Ltd., at Kandla Port.
Looking back today, it may seem like just another vessel call. But at that time, it represented something much bigger — and it taught us lessons no classroom or business book ever could. We learned that in the maritime industry, success is earned through reliability, consistency, and the ability to deliver, even when circumstances are challenging. From that very first vessel, we understood that every successful delivery creates another opportunity, and every satisfied customer becomes an ambassador for your work. That philosophy continues to guide us even today.
Our First Vessel Call
MV Fareast Harmony
It represented trust.
It represented responsibility.
It represented the beginning of a dream.
2011 – 2014
Chapter Two: The Early Years
When Solanki Ship Care was established in 2011, our objective was never to become the biggest company overnight. Our goal was simple: learn, improve, deliver, repeat. The first few years were dedicated almost entirely to understanding the maritime industry from the ground up — every vessel brought a different requirement, every customer had unique expectations, and every job presented a new learning opportunity.
Our office was small. Our resources were limited. Our team consisted of just three dedicated people. But our determination was much larger than our workspace, and those years taught us one of the most valuable lessons we still follow today — a company's reputation is built long before its size. Customers remembered us because we responded quickly. Vendors appreciated our professionalism. Slowly but steadily, our customer base expanded, not through aggressive advertising or shortcuts, but through recommendations, repeat business, and the confidence customers placed in our ability to deliver.
2014 – 2017
Chapter Three: Expanding Our Expertise
As our understanding of the industry grew, so did our confidence to take on more responsibility. Instead of limiting ourselves to a single line of work, we began expanding across multiple marine services — introducing dedicated, specialised communication for services like Cargo Gear Survey and Provision Supply, so customers could clearly understand our capabilities.
At the same time, our Provision Supply operations grew significantly, and as customer confidence increased, so did the opportunities before us — naturally leading us into Marine Survey and later Ship Repairs, while holding on to the same standards that had earned our customers' trust. We never entered a business because it was popular; we entered it only after we were confident we could deliver it with the quality our customers expected. That principle continues to guide every decision we make today.
2016
Chapter Four: A New Chapter Begins
By 2016, our journey had already begun to evolve. The growing confidence of our customers, expanding capabilities, and increasing workload made it clear that Solanki Ship Care was ready for its next chapter — a larger office, a stronger team, and greater opportunities were waiting just ahead.
What had started with one vessel and a small office in Kandla was gradually transforming into a company with a clear direction, broader expertise, and an even bigger vision for the future. And this was only the beginning.
This is the first of four chapters marking fifteen years of Solanki Ship Care. In the next chapter, we continue the journey — from a growing team to a nationwide network of ports and partners.
Fifteen years of vessels served, safely and on time.
Let's write the next chapter together.
Get in TouchFrequently Asked Questions
When was Solanki Ship Care founded?
Solanki Ship Care was founded in 2011, starting from a 150 sq. ft. office in Kandla, Gujarat.
Which vessel did Solanki Ship Care serve first?
Our first vessel call was MV Fareast Harmony, for Far-East Transport Co. Ltd., at Kandla Port — the assignment that started our journey.
How many ports does Solanki Ship Care serve today?
After fifteen years, we now serve vessels across 30+ major and minor Indian ports.
What services has Solanki Ship Care grown to offer?
Starting with ship chandling and provisions, we expanded into Cargo Gear Survey, Marine Survey, and Ship Repairs, among other marine support services.
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