Grimaldi renews and extends its maintenance contract at corporate group level with Cargotec
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 25 JANUARY 2010 AT 3:00 PM EETGrimaldi renews and extends its maintenance contract at corporate group levelwith CargotecCargotec has secured two new MacGregor Onboard Care all inclusive contracts. Oneis a continuation of a three-year agreement with the Naples-based RoRoshipowner, Grimaldi Group. This contract was signed at the end of 2009 for atotal of 27 vessels and includes an option for a further two-year extension. Theother contract, signed in January 2010, will cover any service issues onboardnine vessels that are owned by Grimaldi Group subsidiary, Atlantic ContainerLines (ACL), and are managed by ACL Ship Management (ASM).Grimaldi Group corporate purchase director Giancarlo Coletta says that: "Therenewal and extension of the maintenance agreement with Cargotec is proof of theconfidence that the Grimaldi Group has gained in applying a preventivemaintenance programme to vessels in its fleet."This is a prelude to the wider extension of these concepts to all vessels andcontrolled companies of the Group. It also demonstrates how a partnershipapproach is paying back in terms of a customer-supplier relationship," DrColetta highlights."The continuation of the contract shows the fruitful co-operation andpartnership with our VIP customer," says Roberto De Gioia, Cargotec's marineservice regional manager for the Mediterranean. It covers all the RoRo accessequipment for a total of 27 vessels and is valid for three years, with an optionfor a further two."Our commitment is to provide operative availability of equipment and ensuresustainable ship operations and earning capabilities," Mr De Gioia explains."And the new highest level of cover agreement demonstrates the best value forthe Grimaldi Group."He adds that: "The experience achieved from the past three years, and the realpartnership acquired from working with our customer, was invaluable during theprocess of considering the new concept and the large number of ships involved.It is vital to listen to customers' needs and communication is a key factor tosuccess. Also, being close to our customers makes it possible for us to respondquickly and offer our expertise and technical know-how."ACL Ship Management is totally owned by Swedish company Rederi AB Transatlantic,which takes care of ship management and crewing for Grimaldi Group subsidiary,ACL. The three-year contract (with an option for a further two) will cover nineGrimaldi Group-owned vessels. Five 58,000 dwt G3 series vessels trade betweenSweden, Europe and the US/Canadian East Coast. The remaining four Grande seriesships trade between North Europe and West Africa.The scope of contract includes full responsibility for the vessel's MacGregorstern ramps and stern doors. The G3 series' Jumbo-class stern ramp has a designload of 420 tonnes and the quarter-type Grande series' ramp is designed for a150-tonne load.Cargotec's MacGregor Onboard Care service concept offers customers sustainableship operations and revenue earning capabilities by ensuring the operativeavailability of equipment through planned maintenance products. Today, over 430vessels are protected by a MacGregor Onboard Care agreement that takes care ofhatch covers, cranes, RoRo equipment, offshore devices, bulk selfunloaders andlinkspans.Further information for the press:Roberto De Gioia, Regional Manager, Mediterranean, tel. +39 010 2546325E-mail: roberto.degioia(at)cargotec.com
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