MacGregor 70-ship service deal agreed with Peter Döhle

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has signed a three-year MacGregor Onboard Care (MOC) service agreement with the German shipping company, Peter Döhle Schiffahrts Group, for an annual inspection of cranes, deck machinery and steering gear on a mixed fleet of 70 vessels.

The agreement became effective on 1 January 2017.

John Carnall, senior vice president, global lifecycle support, MacGregor, said, “Our commitment is to provide the operative availability of equipment and ensure sustainable ship operations and earning capabilities for these vessels.”

The MOC service contract will provide approximately 100 inspections of key MacGregor-delivered equipment each year, including Hatlapa steering gear and deck machinery as well as MacGregor cranes.

MacGregor has agreed to a fixed rate for all inspections at its major hubs around the world. If any spare parts are required, the customer will benefit from specially-negotiated prices.

Carnall added, “MacGregor's ability to seamlessly offer a service contract that covers a range of equipment brands delivers additional benefits to the customer, particularly in this difficult market situation.

"It means that the customer does not have to sign up to more contracts than is necessary, reducing administration and in all likelihood, reducing costs.”

Regular, expert inspections ensure that equipment is functioning as intended and that wear is following an expected pattern. Any abnormalities are investigated and remedial measures suggested to rectify the problem with minimal impact on availability.

Hamburg-headquartered Peter Döhle Schiffahrts Group operates a worldwide fleet of around 110 vessels comprising container ships, bulk carriers and multi-purpose vessels. The MacGregor service contract reflects this operational profile and will meet inspection requirements for a variety of ship types on a global basis.