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Complete Logistics ServiceforRefurbishment of Vessels : 

Complete Logistics Service for Refurbishment of Vessels

The Challenge: 

The Challenge Dry docking of vessels for maintenance, repair and refurbishment purposes normally presents a taxing logistics challenge for ship owners due to: A combination of losing revenues and incurring high costs Sourcing of materials and equipment from numerous and widely dispersed suppliers - i.e. managing a complex order portfolio Use of several contractors needing stringent coordination Operating under narrow time and space limits Extensive handling of “off load items”

The Customers: 

The Customers The customers for this type of complete logistics service - i.e. GSL’s target customers - are: 1. Owners of cruise vessels, but also… 2. Owners of other types of vessels facing a major rebuilding task for their vessels and… 3. To some extent the yards used for the dry docking

Global Ship Logistics AS: 

Global Ship Logistics AS Global Ship Logistics is a small, highly specialized and skilled Norwegian forwarding company servicing ship owners and ship management companies with: storage consolidation and transportation of equipment and spares for repair and maintenance purposes on vessels operating in international trade

Global Ship Logistics AS: 

Global Ship Logistics AS Global Ship Logistics’ business concept is based on the following elements: Efficiency through consolidation and expedient solutions Global coverage Transparency and reliability Superior service - 24 hours 365 days a year Close follow up and frequent feedback to customers

Global Ship Logistics AS: 

Global Ship Logistics AS Global Ship Logistics world wide coverage is secured through its HUB network - consisting of own offices in Oslo and Rotterdam and of cooperation with warehousing partners in: and agents in 15 other ports world wide

Work Flow : 

Work Flow A refurbishment project may roughly be depicted in terms of the following stages:

Work Flow - 1. Project Initiation : 

Work Flow - 1. Project Initiation The initiation of a project typically consists of: Making a rough proposal for: What should be done and when Where and by whom Within what time and cost frame 2. Evaluation of proposal 3. Establishing a detailed project description 4. Project Start Up - Kick Off

Work Flow - 2. Project Planning : 

Work Flow - 2. Project Planning This stage typically encompasses: 1. Establishing / refining project objectives 2. Designing a project organization - who and what 3. Milestone planning - specifying critical points of development 4. Activity and time planning - activities, time limits,responsibilities 5. Budgeting Evaluation of and deciding whether to proceed with the project - as described or in an adjusted form

Work Flow - 3. Sourcing : 

Work Flow - 3. Sourcing Sourcing of contractors, equipment and materials to be used will consist of the following main tasks: Specification of what and how much is needed and when Specifying requirements of and identifying alternative contractors and suppliers 3. Establishing and conveying tender specifications 4. Evaluating tenders received 5. Selecting contractors and suppliers to be used 6. Ordering of services, equipment/materials & transportation 7. Registration of pending deliveries on GSL’s system

Work Flow - 4. Order Reception : 

Work Flow - 4. Order Reception Reception of goods ordered, on site, consists of: 1. Assignment of location for unloading of consignment Checking documents for presence of dangerous goods “documentation” etc. Controlling whether the no. of packages/units delivered is correct and without any visible damages 4. Informing customers & suppliers of discrepancies Registration of any delivery discrepancies on the GSL system 6. Filing of relevant documents

Work Flow - 5. Loading Equipment : 

Work Flow - 5. Loading Equipment The equipment and materials delivered has to be loaded on board at an expedient location - i.e.: Receiving instructions from contractors as to what is is needed, where on on board and when Marking goods with expedient ship location information 3. Placing the goods at appropriate site location 4. Crane loading of equipment and materials The equipment and materials loaded are then used for refurbishment on board according to plan

Work Flow - 6. Unloading Equipment : 

Work Flow - 6. Unloading Equipment As the various refurbishing jobs onboard are completed, the surpluses of equipment and materials (“off load items”) have to be unloaded for return to suppliers or disposal: 1. Receiving Landing Manifest from ship’s officer Unloading of surplus equipment and materials 3. Ordering transportation to suppliers 4. “Storing” the goods for transportation to suppliers

Work Flow - 7. Return of Equipment : 

Work Flow - 7. Return of Equipment The return of unloaded surplus equipment and materials (“off load items”) to their respective suppliers encompasses: 1. Freight documentation Loading of equipment and materials to be returned 3. Advising suppliers of return of equipment and materials 4. Follow up of the return delivery 5. Filing of documents

Work Flow - 8. Project Closure : 

Work Flow - 8. Project Closure A formal closure of the project is recommended and typically will consist of: 1. Freezing of project accounts 2. Formal delivery of end product to the captain of the vessel 3. Evaluating the project - process used and end results achieved 4. Complete a Project Evaluation Report

Where may GSL assist you ? : 

Where may GSL assist you ? Project initiation 1 Project planning 2 Sourcing 3 Reception of equipment 4 Loading of eq. & refurbishment 5 Unloading of equipment 6 Return of equipment 7 Project closure 8 GSL may assist you with the execution of various tasks related to stages 2 - 8:

How may GSL assist you ? : 

How may GSL assist you ? GSL may assist you with the execution of a number of tasks, the most important of which are: Re.: Project planning: Assist with the Milestone and Activity Planning Re.: Sourcing: Provide input for selection of suppliers Order and coordinate transportation of incoming equipment and materials Registration of pending deliveries

How may GSL assist you ? : 

How may GSL assist you ? Re.: Loading Equipment and Materials onboard: Coordination of the loading Re.: Unloading of Surplus Equipment and Materials: Coordination of the unloading Ordering of transportation for equipment and materials to be returned to suppliers or for disposal Re.: Order Reception: Controlling orders received and reporting discrepancies

How may GSL assist you ? : 

How may GSL assist you ? Re.: Closure of the Project: Provide important input for the Project Evaluation Report Re.: Return of Equipment and Materials: Freight documentation Follow up of return deliveries

Evidence of value contribution: 

Evidence of value contribution References from customers for whom GSL has assisted with the execution of refurbishment projects should prove beyond any doubt that GSL may render your company value building service For instance, in February 2004 GSL was assigned the responsibility for coordinating all the logistics, including ordering of all the transportation, in connection with the dry docking and refurbishment of M/V Crystal Symphony in Setubal, Portugal A major operation performed with 10 contractors and by use of 450 workers on board during the period April 23rd to May 1st Between April 15th and May 1st, some 25 complete truck loads and 105 airfreight consignments where handled and delivered on board

Evidence of value contribution: 

Evidence of value contribution As a result of good cooperation between the officers from the vessel, staff members from Crystal Cruises Inc., from the contractors, Lisnave Yard and GSL, every item were delivered on board and on time and the vessel departed on schedule After the completion of the dry docking operation, Capt.Gerald Davis, Director Technical Operation at Crystal Cruises Inc. expressed following: “This is the first major dry docking we have performed without experiencing that the contractors were asking for their supplies…” “GSL was of utmost importance for the success of the dry docking of Crystal Symphony - we had no problems at all - they not only lived up to but exceeded our expectations…”

Conclusions: 

Conclusions GSL may offer you an assistance that will effectively ease the pressures your company is exposed to during vessel refurbishment projects, and moreover increase the efficiency with which such projects are executed However,to obtain the full benefits of this assistance, it is imperative that GSL takes care of the ordering and coordination of all incoming and outgoing transportation - to and from the yard in question

Conclusions: 

Conclusions We should appreciate the opportunity to present ourselves for, and to discuss our service offer with, you in more detail Consequently, we shall in the very near future call you - and if you are interested - to make an appointment, without obligations on your part, for this purpose