Northern Marine strengthens supply chain transparency and ESG credentials by partnering with Achilles in International Shipping News 03/06/2026 Achilles, supply chain risk management experts, announces that Northern Marine Group has joined the Achilles network to enhance its supplier prequalification, governance, and compliance capabilities. Northern Marine Group, part of the Stena Group, delivers world-class ship management and marine services to maritime and offshore industries. The partnership marks a significant step in Northern Marine’s ongoing commitment to meeting the highest ESG standards, strengthening supply chain transparency and aligning its operations with evolving regulatory and commercial requirements across the maritime sector. Improving compliance and consistency across the supply chain As part of its internal review processes, Northern Marine identified the need to improve consistency in supplier onboarding and ensure alignment with its own compliance standards. Existing processes were no longer sufficient to meet the increasing complexity and scale of its operations. By partnering with Achilles, Northern Marine gain access to a robust, standardised prequalification and risk management framework – enabling greater visibility, improved data integrity, and streamlined supplier engagement. [Joanne Henderson, Strategic Purchasing Manager, Northern Marine Group,] said: “Ensuring our supply chain operates to the highest standards of governance and compliance is fundamental to how we do business. As our operations grow and we pursue increasingly complex opportunities, it became clear that our existing processes were no longer fit for purpose. “Through this partnership, Northern Marine is taking an important step towards digitising its supplier management processes and embedding ESG considerations into everyday decision-making – helping to build a more transparent, responsible, and resilient value chain.” Enabling growth and supporting major bids The decis