Month: August 2009

BRAEMAR SHIPPING SERVICES PLC LAUNCHES BRAEMAR MARINE

Sean Moloney

Braemar Shipping Services plc has launched a new subsidiary called Braemar Marine, which will provide diverse marine surveying and adjusting services to the global maritime, transportation risk and insurance markets. 

Braemar Marine commenced operations on August 1st, 2009 from its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and has established offices in Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Seattle and London to enhance existing group marine surveying and adjusting capabilities in Latin America, Australasia and the Far Fast. The operation is led by John Tirel, Executive Vice President, with the assistance of Chris Lunda, Vice President of Global Development. Both John and Chris are based in Atlanta. John Cole is Director of the London office. 

“This is indeed a unique opportunity to deliver high quality services to the market, having learnt from many years of experience; to put clients first, listen to them and to ultimately produce the sound solutions they need,” said John Tirel. 

“To achieve these goals and to ensure the objectives we have adhered to, Braemar Marine will only employ the highest calibre of surveyor and adjuster,” he added. 

Braemar Marine’s core services will be:

  • Marine cargo surveys and adjustment
  • Project cargo pre-shipment surveys
  • Loss control management
  • H & M surveys and adjustment
  • P & I representation
  • Third Party Claims Administration services
  • Subrogation and Recovery

 Nigel Carpenter, Chief Executive Officer of Braemar Marine and CEO of fellow Braemar Shipping Services Group company Braemar Steege, said: “Due to the similarity of services, Braemar Marine is a perfect fit with our other marine and energy operations. The Braemar Group’s desire is to provide clients with comprehensive quality services. Braemar Marine has been staffed by high class professionals with a wealth of experience and records of success in the marine sector”

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For more information please contact:                       

John Tirel:    Tel +1 770 392 8870; Mobile +1 678 662 2929; Email john.tirel@braemarmarine.com

Chris Lunda:  Tel +1 770 392 8873; Mobile +1678 662 2520; Email chris.lunda@braemarmarine.com 

Nigel Carpenter:  Tel +44 (0)207 265 1566; Mobile  +44 (0)7785 541 235; Email nigel.carpenter@braemarsteege.com

John Cole:  Tel +44 (0)207 265 1818; Mobile +44 (0)750 083 9171; Email john.cole@braemarmarine.com 

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Sean Moloney/Debbie Munford:      Tel +44 (0) 1296 682124; Mobile +44 (0)7711142439; Email: smoloney@elabor8.co.uk

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HUTTON’S OPENS NEW UK OFFICE IN GREAT YARMOUTH

Sean Moloney

Hutton’s, the UK’s leading ship supplier, has responded to increased demand from the Offshore Oil and Gas industry by opening a new East Coast outlet.

The new office in Great Yarmouth offers Hutton’s full range of provisions and technical stores and will be responsible for the area from King’s Lynn to Harwich including the key ports Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft.

Now open for business, the Hutton’s office is located on the docks at Great Yarmouth and is manned by Mark Norton in the role of Territory Sales Representative. Mark is well known in the Great Yarmouth area and brings with him a wealth of local knowledge as well extensive knowledge of the offshore market.

Jon Hickey, Hutton’s Sales Manager, says: “Great Yarmouth has strong links to the offshore industry and offshore wind farms. In the past three months business has increased with offshore support vessels berthing in Great Yarmouth for re-supply. We feel opening a local office will enable us to respond more quickly and effectively to this demand.”

Privately owned and operated since May 2007, the port at Great Yarmouth – known as EastPort UK – is a modern, multi-purpose facility integrating a new deep-water outer harbour with the well established river port.

Strategically located in the Southern North Sea the port has become a centre of excellence in the offshore energy sector and with the introduction of a new deep-water facility, the port can now facilitate larger offshore vessels. The port is the closest deep-water facility to Northern Europe and provides a gateway to and from Europe and beyond.

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Hutton’s Announces Record Month’s Sales

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Hutton’s, the UK’s leading ship supplier, has bucked the current recessionary trend and announced record sales figures for the month of July – up by 37% on 2008 figures.

Sales for July were more than 24% above target. Managing Director Alex Taylor says: “This is an exceptional achievement made possible by the hard work and dedication from all the Hutton’s team. Hutton’s continues to go from strength to strength.”

Hutton’s Sales Manager Jon Hickey explains: “This record figure is a result of increases in the oil and gas market for us, combined with greater volumes of business through new contracts we have signed recently. We strive to ensure that vessels can use Hutton’s at any port within the UK.”

Key areas contributing to the Hutton’s rise in sales have been, Aberdeen (offshore market), Leith (offshore Market) and Tees, while a further growth area was seen at Great Yarmouth where Hutton’s has been supplying vessels in the offshore support industry. The opening of the new LNG terminal at The Dragon in Milford Haven, has also resulted in increased work for Hutton’s, which recently expanded its business by acquiring former Pan Europe Ship Supply Ltd.

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BEWARE OF CHEAP DEALS SAYS ISSA (Marine GlobalNet Aug 5)

Sean Moloney

SHIPOWNERS and managers should spend more time checking the validity and ability of suppliers servicing their ships and not just opt for the cheapest price, the President of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA) has warned.

Working only with quality assured ship suppliers can also guard against the supply of inadequately sourced supplies and pirated spare parts being sold on as the original, said Jens Olsen, ISSA President.

“It can be difficult for owners and managers to determine who is a quality ship supplier and who isn’t, especially in these tough economic times,” he added.

That is why ISSA is insisting that all Association full members and every company seeking to become an associate member of ISSA undergo accreditation through the ISSA Quality Programme.

“Getting on for 200 ISSA ship supply companies worldwide have so far been audited and certified to the ISSA Quality Standard and more are in the pipeline. Work to upgrade the present Quality Standard is currently being considered, to add further attractions to the ship supply companies who hold this valuable certification,” he added.

Regarding the issue of pirated spare parts, Mr Olsen said: “In years gone by this was a major problem but ship suppliers and their customers, the ship owners and managers, soon wised up to the dangers of pirated spare parts and the consequent revenue loss, not to mention the dangers that using such spare parts caused.

“Our own ISSA Members Quality Standard has gone a long way towards eradicating this problem and only a fool would install a spare part on board his ship which did not have absolute provenance,” he said.

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ISSA tells shipowners to ensure ability of suppliers (Exim India Aug 5)

Sean Moloney

Shipowners and managers should spend more time checking the validity and ability of suppliers servicing their ships and not just opt for the cheapest price, the President of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA) has warned.

Working only with quality assured ship suppliers can also guard against the supply of inadequately sourced supplies and pirated spare parts being sold on as the original, said Mr Jens Olsen, ISSA President.

“It can be difficult for owners and managers to determine who is a quality ship supplier and who isn’t, especially in these tough economic times,” he admitted.

That is why ISSA is insisting that all Association members and every company seeking to become an associate member of ISSA undergo accreditation through the ISSA Quality Programme.

“Getting on for 200 ISSA ship supply companies worldwide have so far been audited and certified to the ISSA Quality Standard and more are in the pipeline. Work to upgrade the present Quality Standard is currently being considered, to add further attractions to the ship supply companies who hold this valuable certification,” he added.

Source : Exim News Service – London, Aug. 5

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Make sure you know who is supplying your ship

Sean Moloney

Ship owners and managers should spend more time checking the validity and ability of suppliers servicing their ships and not just opt for the cheapest price, the President of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA) has warned. 

Working only with quality assured ship suppliers can also guard against the supply of inadequately sourced supplies and pirated spare parts being sold on as the original, said Jens Olsen, ISSA President. 

“It can be difficult for owners and managers to determine who is a quality ship supplier and who isn’t, especially in these tough economic times,” he added. 

That is why ISSA is insisting that all Association full members and every company seeking to become an associate member of ISSA undergo accreditation through the ISSA Quality Programme. 

“Getting on for 200 ISSA ship supply companies worldwide have so far been audited and certified to the ISSA Quality Standard and more are in the pipeline. Work to upgrade the present Quality Standard is currently being considered, to add further attractions to the ship supply companies who hold this valuable certification,” he added. 

Regarding the issue of pirated spare parts, Mr Olsen said: “In years gone by this was a major problem but ship suppliers and their customers, the ship owners and managers, soon wised up to the dangers of pirated spare parts and the consequent revenue loss, not to mention the dangers that using such spare parts caused. 

“Our own ISSA Members Quality Standard has gone a long way towards eradicating this problem and only a fool would install a spare part on board his ship which did not have absolute provenance,” he said. 

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For further information, please contact: 

Elaborate Communications

Sean Moloney                                                                     +44 (0) 1206 682124 

International Shipsuppliers & Services Association

Spencer Eade

General Secretary                                                              +44 (0) 20 7626 6236

Notes for Editors

  • ISSA is the international trade association for the world’s ship supply sector with a membership of nearly 2,000 ship suppliers throughout the world.
  • It has 43 national associations of ship suppliers as full ISSA members and associate members in 52 other countries where no national association exists.
  • Quality operation is an essential pre-requisite to ISSA membership and as a result, ISSA members have to undergo a rigorous vetting procedure before gaining admittance. Our members and the goods and services they offer can be found in every major port in the world.
  • The Association was formed in 1955 and celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2005 of half a century of service to the maritime industry.
  • An AEO is a business involved in the international supply chain which has proved itself to be compliant and trustworthy, and where applicable, safe and secure. The introduction of AEO status is the EU response to the need to secure international supply chains and the introduction of Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) in the US.

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