Global Vessel Management (GVM) a joint venture between Wilhelmsen Ship Managementand Niton Capital Partners has announce that the Apollo Group has joined GVM as an equal partner. The company stated that this will allow GVM to offer complete management solutions for small, niche cruise operators.

GVM can offer technical management and supply of deck and engine personnel through Wilhelmsen Ship Management. Complete hotel operations, including supplying of all hotel crew will be offered by Apollo. Financial services and assistance with vessel acquisitions will be offered by Niton Capital Partners.