BCL is one of UK fastest growing, integrated, end-to-end Marine logistics company and supply chain solution provider. Beginning from its roots as a service oriented logistics company, BCL over the past few years has added significant competencies to become an integrated logistics player.
BCL is built on a culture of entrepreneurial energy coupled with professional diligence. It is known for transparent work practices and systems built on characteristics of integrity, fair business dealings and focused customer solutions.
Thinking behind consolidating two important entities is to approach potential areas by strengthening the organisation structure and thereby striking the right areas at the right point and in the right manner.
Traditionally, Merchant Vessels were taken out of service for Dry-Docking, twice in every five year cycle, in order to conduct due Maintenance and Surveys, that cannot be completed afloat. Currently, the period between Dry-Docking may now be extended up to a 5 or 7.5 year period, with an In-Water-Survey mid period. Nonetheless, Out-Of-Service periods for any Ship Owner, represents loss of earnings. Therefore any Downtime must not only be kept to a minimum but work conducted must maximise the Return-On-Investment for Owners.
The V.Ships Group conducts approximately 130 Dry-dockings successfully each year. The wide ranging work undertaken varies from basic underwater maintenance and surveys, through to Machinery/Cargo System/Accommodation repairs…