Wed 2 Jul 2014 08:41

New GAC yacht service also covers bunker fuels


Newly formed GAC Greece Yachting Services is designed to cater for the needs of high-end leisure craft calling at the country's ports and marinas.



GAC Greece has formed a specialized department to cater for the needs of high-end leisure craft calling at the country's ports and marinas.

The newly formed GAC Greece Yachting Services focuses on the super yacht sector, offering a support package designed for craft over 100 feet (approximately 35 metres).

Lykourgos Madouvalos, GAC Greece's Yacht Services Coordinator, said: "The azure waters of the Mediterranean, and in particular Greece, are a popular destination for sailors and yachtsmen. GAC, one of the most reliable names in the market, is now offering its services as a trusted partner for this prestigious sector.

"From yacht administration matters, through to high-end hospitality to deliver the VIP treatment for you and your guests, we have the resources, connections and know-how to make your Mediterranean yachting experience smooth sailing."

The portfolio of yachting support services includes:

Yacht Administration & Maintenance: transportation, refit & repairs, spares pick-up & delivery, safety & security management, supplies of bunker fuels & fresh water, insurance, and courier service.

Crew Support: weather routing & itinerary planning, port operations/berth arrangement, Customs clearance/immigration formalities, provisions, medical assistance, and airport pick-up/drop-off.

Hospitality: delivery of food & drinks, spa treatments, events planning, guest specialty chefs, personal security, Internet/telephony, golf & tennis course bookings, water sports, scuba diving / fishing, sightseeing, escorted shopping trips, VIP concierge, limousines, restaurant recommendations & bookings, luxury villas & special accommodation, and jet/helicopter charters.

GAC Greece was set up in 1986 and today is one of the leading companies of its kind covering the country’s ports and terminals. It is part of the global GAC Group established in the Middle East in 1956 and now one of the world’s largest providers of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services, present in more than 40 countries.


Product tanker Artizen, owned by Hong Lam Marine. Hong Lam Marine takes delivery of Artizen tanker in Japan  

Singapore-based firm receives new vessel from Kegoya Shipyard.

Birdseye view of containership. Panama Canal launches NetZero Slot to incentivize low-emission transits  

New reservation category prioritizes dual-fuel vessels capable of using alternative fuels from November.

Van Oord's Vox Apolonia. Van Oord deploys bio-LNG dredger for Dutch coastal project  

First bio-LNG powered trailing suction hopper dredger operation begins in the Netherlands.

Model testing for Green Handy methanol-powered vessel. Methanol-fuelled Green Handy ships pass model tests ahead of 2026 construction  

Baltic carrier reports model testing exceeded performance targets for 17,000 dwt methanol-powered vessels.

Miguel Hernandez and Olivier Icyk at AiP for FPSO. SBM Offshore's floating ammonia production design gets ABS approval  

Design converts offshore gas to ammonia while capturing CO2 for maritime and power sectors.

Philippe Berterottière and Matthieu de Tugny. GTT unveils cubic LNG fuel tank design for boxships with BV approval  

New GTT CUBIQ design claims to reduce construction time and boost cargo capacity.

Wilhelmshaven Express, Hapag-Lloyd. Hapag-Lloyd secures multi-year liquefied biomethane supply deal with Shell  

Agreement supports container line's decarbonisation strategy and net-zero fleet operations target by 2045.

Dual-fuel ship. Dual-fuel vessels will dominate next decade, says Columbia Group  

Ship manager predicts LNG-powered vessels will bridge gap until zero-carbon alternatives emerge.

Stril Poseidon vessel. VPS campaign claims 12,000 tonnes of CO2 savings across 300 vessels  

Three-month efficiency drive involved 12 shipping companies testing operational strategies through software platform.

Birdseye view of a ship. Gard warns of widespread cat fines surge in marine fuel  

Insurer reports elevated contamination levels, echoing VPS circular in early September.





 Recommended