YOU ARE IN GAC WORLDWIDE MAKE AN ENQUIRY CONTACT SEARCH SHIPPING LOGISTICS MARINE SECTORS NEWS & INSIGHTS ABOUT GAC CAREERS COVID-19 Home Shipping Husbandry Services Husbandry Services Go-to agent for all your husbandry needs SCROLL Intro Resources Related Services News & Insights As your global husbandry agent, GAC delivers the best care for all your vessel’s husbandry matters in port, wherever you go. You can rely on us to look after your interests and work our local knowledge and connections to take care of your crew and deliver fuel, spares and provisions and more – on time and on budget. Critical crew change, lay-up and dry-docking support in Covid-19 times Since the implementation of restrictions and border closures to combat the spread of Covid-19, GAC’s crew change expertise has come to the fore. Our round-the-clock support for ship owners, managers and operators to ensure crew signing off or on, have the smoothest, safest and most comfortable transfers possible. Support with visas, travel and associated procedures, all within relevant Covid-19 guidelines, make sure every changeover goes without a hitch. At most locations, we can even help arrange swab tests (some with rapid results), transportation to and from test centres, related documentation and liaison with authorities. That same attention to detail applies to lay-up support and dry-docking services, our expertise in which has also been highly sought after in recent months. Leave dry docking support in GAC’s safe hands Out of the box thinking for out of the ordinary solutions GAC’s innovative solutions to date have resulted in the repatriation of more than 3,000 seafarers by GAC India. GAC UK completed a socially distanced crew transfer in Aberdeen using a modified coach called up from London; GAC Norway completed a crew transfer by using a high-speed RIB (rigid inflatable boat) for crew that had overstayed their time at sea. GAC Denmark uses hotels in neighbouring Sweden to offer preventative quarantine up to 14 days before crew sign on to vessels in Denmark where the same is not currently permitted, meeting crew at Copenhagen airport and driving them over the Oresund bridge to south Sweden. Optimum efficiency guaranteed Speedy and well-coordinated husbandry services enable fast vessel turn-arounds: optimised operational efficiency through minimal time spent alongside or at anchor. Services include: Meet & greet, assistance with baggage claims, hotel bookings, shore passes, transportation and offshore transfers, visas, permits, medical assistance, etc Cash to Master Spares clearance and delivery, storage and logistics Supplies of bunker fuels, lubricants and chemicals Fresh water, stores, provisions and chandlery. Liaison with local authorities and communications assistance Guidance on and coordination with, local workshops and contractors Our Global Husbandry Centre (GHC) in Dubai operates 24/7/365 to give your vessel easy access to suppliers and assistance anywhere in the world. We are alongside at more than 1,000 locations worldwide, and can combine our husbandry services with ship agency and a range of shipping and logistics services to create a tailor-made integrated support package to meet the specific needs of every vessel and every port call. Let’s start a conversation We are here and ready to help you to achieve your business needs. Let’s start a conversation today. EMAIL US We Have You Covered All the additional information and resources you need to help you get started. Brochures Shipping Husbandry Services Related Services Hub Agency Launch Services Bunker Fuels Make an enquiry Leverage on our experience and expertise with integrated shipping, logistics and marine services tailored to meet your needs. Contact us SHIPPING LOGISTICS MARINE SECTORS ABOUT GAC NEWS & INSIGHTS GAC WORLDWIDE GAC MOBILE DIRECTORY APP GET UPDATED NEWS ON GAC AND PORTS AROUND THE WORLD SUBSCRIBE NOW GET SOCIAL WITH US © 2021 GAC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Terms & Conditions Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings