Boutique, human-led linguistic support with a dedicated partner for every fleet

High-Stakes Maritime Translation: Precision for the Global Fleet

In shipping, a “near-miss” costs more than just time—it costs operational safety. We provide boutique, human-led linguistic support with a dedicated partner for every fleet.

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Maritime Subject Matter Experts

We pair naval linguists with industry-standard glossaries to guarantee absolute terminology consistency from the bridge to the engine room.

Safety-First TEP Workflow

Our gold-standard Translation, Editing, and Proofreading workflow eliminates the risks of non-compliance.

A Dedicated Single Point of Contact

Forget anonymous help-desks. You are assigned a permanent project lead who understands your fleet's history, terminology, and specific operational needs.

Precision and Personal Accountability for the Greek Shipping Cluster

Boutique Agency Excellence

We specialize in technical and legal maritime translation for shipowners, crewing managers, and maritime law firms. Whether managing dense engineering manuals from German shipyards or complex Italian litigation, we deliver documentation that meets the highest international standards.

At Afterwords, we move beyond the “agency model.” We operate as a remote extension of your office, assigning a dedicated specialist to your account. This ensures that the person handling your LMAA arbitration today is the same one who understands your fleet's technical DNA tomorrow.

Our specialized maritime services

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Legal & Claims

Precise translation for Charter Party disputes, Bills of Lading, and LMAA arbitration. We provide the linguistic security required for high-stakes maritime litigation.

Crewing & Operations

Ensuring compliance for Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEA), PEME medicals, and STCW certifications across our core European language sets.

Safety & SMS

Localizing Safety Management Systems and fleet-wide safety bulletins to ensure a unified safety culture across your entire fleet.

Why choose us

Dedicated Fleet Partnership

Unlike AI, our human-led process understands the critical nuances of maritime law—preserving the technical precision that algorithms frequently overlook.

Individual Account Ownership

You are served by a specific individual, not a rotating queue of employees. This builds a “long-term memory” of your company's preferred terminology and formatting.

24/7 Operational Support

Shipping doesn't stop. Your dedicated partner is available for “Vessel in Port” emergencies and urgent weekend requests via direct communication lines.

Strict Security Protocols

We treat your commercial intelligence with the same privilege as a law firm, utilizing secure transfers and project-specific NDAs for every file.

Beyond AI Limitations

Unlike AI, our human-led process understands the critical nuances of maritime law—preserving the technical precision that algorithms frequently overlook.

Our expertise

Deep Specialization in European Maritime Hubs

We provide end-to-end linguistic solutions for high-impact shipping projects across these core jurisdictions:

English & Greek: Global management standards

German: Technical engineering and machinery

Italian: Shipyard specs and naval architecture

French: Mediterranean and West African trade routes

Spanish: Port authority and Latin American logistics

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Your dedicated partner is ready

Whether it's a 1,000-page technical manual or an urgent arbitration claim, your dedicated partner is ready to deliver excellence.