Peter Döhle turns to MacGregor for 70-ship service agreement deal
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 deck machinery, steering gear and cranes on a mixed fleet of 70 vessels. The agreement became effective as of 1 January 2017, the company said in its press release.
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.
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.
Our services ensure that equipment is maintained in good order at the optimum time, minimising the risk of downtime, maximising earning capabilities and working preventatively in reducing the lifetime cost of equipment," says Meher Ben Hiba, MacGregor Product Manager of Auxiliary & Machinery Systems.
The 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.
MacGregor is also developing a new service agreement concept that will further simplify service arrangements for customers. It will be available early this year.
