President's Message

It is with distinct pleasure that I welcome you to this site. The information that you will read about here are the result of the hard work, patience and experience of the management, employees and crew of Amethyst Shipping Company.

Over the years, we have learned valuable lessons that helped Amethyst emerge stronger and better equipped to meet the future challenges of our industry. Through the years, we have implemented various measures to ensure that our crew will have a competitive advantage over the others.

We have devoted our best efforts in providing our clients with the most highly qualified crew possible. Our trained and experienced seafarers always put emphasis on the safety of the vessel, thereby minimizing the costs to ship managers and owners.

Our theme Bridging Oceans Safely reflects our philosophy and practice in manning vessels. We strive to continuously provide quality and efficient seafarers. Our endeavors and programs aim to enhance the awareness of our seafarers to the importance of safety in the daily operations and navigation of their vessels, benefiting primarily our clients and everyone concerned.

In the launching of this site, we reaffirm our mission of providing you globally competitive seafarers. Join us as we bridge oceans safely with your vessels.

Thank you and Mabuhay!

Dionnie P. Guerrero
President & General Manager
Amethyst Shipping Company, Inc.

Two Decades of Journey at Sea

Amethyst Shipping Company, Inc., has come a long way as one of the country's forerunners in the Philippine maritime industry.

Established on May 29, 1979 by Captain Ibarra Gregorio Guerrero, the company commits itself to continuously upgrade its standard of quality in crew management through strict selection and intensive training of its officers and crew.

Presently being managed by Dionnie P. Guerrero, the company upholds procedures and policies that meet world-class standards. In 1998, Bureau Veritas Quality International certified its compliance with the requirements of ISO 9002 quality standards.

The company's expertise in providing qualified seafarers is evident in its stable relationship with several international clients. It supplies qualified crewmembers to various types of ocean going vessels. These include Panamax and Handy Bulkers, Pure Car and Woodchip Carriers, Log and General Cargo and Roro and Container vessels.

Joining Forces

Amethyst works on behalf of its Principals to bridge the gap with the seafarers so they join forces with the ship owners and managers. A familial environment is espoused, ensuring always a safe voyage and the delivery of the vessel's cargo to it port of destination.

A Ship's Growing Family

Aside from its interest in a Filipino-Japanese joint venture crewing company, the company has been expanding to other businesses as well. It has ventured into real estate and property development under the banner of I.G.G. (Ibarra Gregorio Guerrero) Development Corporation. It has recently completed its third building project.