Bulk shipping operators rely on MacGregor's inspections
(Posted on 30/03/18)
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has recently signed two inspection service agreements with experienced dry bulk shipping operators, ESL Shipping and Wagenborg Shipping, to ensure that essential MacGregor equipment is in good working order and any issues are identified quickly to avoid unexpected downtime.
The first was a three-year service agreement, effective from 1 February, with Finland-based ESL. It will see MacGregor inspect the folding hatch covers and K-cranes fitted onboard a barge and a fleet of nine bulk carriers.
Also effective from 1 February, is a two-year service agreement with the Dutch shipowner and broker, Wagenborg, to inspect hatch covers and winches onboard 19 of its bulk carriers.
"Both of these customers are well-known for their advanced approach to technology and modern, environmentally-friendly dry bulk cargo fleets, designed with year-round operative availability in mind," says John Carnall, Senior Vice President, Global Lifecycle Support, MacGregor. "Regular, expert inspections ensure that equipment functions as intended and that wear follows an expected pattern."
"ESL is an important player in Baltic Sea bulk shipping, securing the transportation of raw materials for industrial and power-generation use throughout the year. This requires its vessels to work hard even under difficult weather conditions," notes Kimmo Huhtala, Branch Manager, Baltic countries, MacGregor. "We are delighted to be the company that ESL relies on to carry out the majority of drydocking inspections."
International shipping specialist, Wagenborg Shipping, owns around 170 vessels; most of which are ice-classed dry cargo ships designed for worldwide operations. "Wagenborg knows us and we understand its needs," says Gust Versmissen, Branch Manager, Benelux, MacGregor. "This new agreement covers the inspection of both hatch covers and winches."
Both agreements stem from new, simplified planned MacGregor service contracts, launched last year. Offered by the MacGregor Global Lifecycle Support division, they are designed to save customers' money and reduce their maintenance administration burden.
Latest News
UWC to supply 700 grain hopper cars
(Posted on 12/02/19)Research and production corporation United Wagon Company will supply Trade House RIF, one of Russia'... Read more
Hempel launches new antifouling solution
(Posted on 12/02/19)Worldwide coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched a powerful new antifouling coating - Atlantic+ -... Read more
One complete rudders and running gear solution
(Posted on 12/02/19)In the past year numerous rudders, thruster tunnels and nozzles were coated with the Ecoshield... Read more
Telestack invests for continued success
(Posted on 31/01/19)Northern Ireland manufacturer Telestack has further committed to its future in Omagh by announcing an... Read more
Survitec opens Singapore hub
(Posted on 31/01/19)Leading safety and survival specialist Survitec has opened a new service and distribution hub in Singapore... Read more
10 years of Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubbers
(Posted on 31/01/19)The arrival of 2019 leaves just one year until the global sulphur cap becomes reality. But as the marine... Read more
Dualog takes cyber security to higher level
(Posted on 22/01/19)Tromso-based Dualog has taken shipboard cyber security to a higher level by launching a new service... Read more
Superior Industries seeks partnerships at bauma
(Posted on 22/01/19)Superior Industries Inc., an American-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing... Read more
FLSmidth’s Paraguay cement contract
(Posted on 22/01/19)FLSmidth nhas been awarded a contract to deliver equipment for a greenfield cement plant in Paraguay... Read more
Konecranes wins repeat Turkish order
(Posted on 14/01/19)In the third quarter of 2018, Atakaş Liman İşletmeciliği Ve Tic. A.Ş. (Atakaş Port Business) ordered... Read more
