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Rotterdam, 2 June 2015 Radio Holland, part of Imtech Marine, has concluded a service agreement with leading tanker, gas and offshore maritime group BW Fleet Management (BWFM). The two-year agreement covers all the navigation and communication equipment onboard 13 LPG vessels. Radio Holland also provides remote support for these vessels. This week Radio Holland is present at the Nor-Shipping event in Oslo (Norway) at booth B02-36. BWFM has technical responsibility for more than 50 vessels including Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), Long Range 1 product tankers (LR 1s), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carriers and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) carriers. Imtech Marine’s Radio Holland brand and personnel, known for their navigation/communication expertise, provide 24/7 worldwide service and support. The office in Oslo coordinates the operation with BW Fleet Management. 
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Hans H. Lange, Electro Automation Superintendent, BW Fleet Management AS, says: “BWFM works with several companies for certain aspects of our vessels’ daily operations. Imtech’s Radio Holland is one of them, and over the years, they have proved to be a good partner. As part of regular efforts to streamline internal work processes, we decided to issue service contracts for Navigation and Communication systems, for a dedicated number of vessels, to a fixed partner. This will allow us to have a single point of contact, increase efficiency and release resources to pursue other work improvement initiatives. It was a natural choice for BWFM to invite Imtech’s Radio Holland and their Norwegian department to such a cooperation. Jan Erik Skjonsberg, Technical Manager/Radio Surveyor at the Imtech Marine/Radio Holland office in Norway, comments: “The new service agreement gives BWFM the benefits of fixed hourly rates worldwide so the company can plan its maintenance budget. We offer 24/7 support and provide quarterly reports.” Currently, Radio Holland is in the process of evaluating all the navigation and communication equipment on the 13 vessels so it can guide and advise BWFM about any upgrades or replacements that need to be carried out in the near future. “Our engineers and coordinators are working very closely with BWFM superintendents. The vessels can also contact us directly for any questions or help they need.” Profile BW Group BW Group is a leading global maritime group involved in oil and gas transportation, floating gas infrastructure, environmental technologies and deepwater production. Through its predecessor companies, Bergesen and World-Wide Shipping, BW has been delivering energy and other vital commodities for more than 75 years. BW's fleet of 150 vessels includes crude oil supertankers, refined oil tankers, LNG and LPG carriers, chemical tankers and floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units. http://www.bwgroup.net Profile Imtech Marine Imtech Marine (headquarters in Rotterdam) is a leading company in the global maritime market, operating as a full-service provider and system integrator of tailor-made, innovative and sustainable technology solutions covering the whole ship. Radio Holland is Imtech Marine’s solution brand for NavCom and Service solutions. Imtech Marine specialises in automation (platform and engine room), navigation, communication and connectivity solutions, propulsion systems, power generation and distribution, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), ship motion control, information technology, entertainment and port services. Imtech Marine provides innovative systems and reliable maintenance services around the world during the full lifetime of the ship. The company employs approx. 2,400 staff at almost 100 offices in 30 countries, based along shipping routes and close to shipbuilding centres. Imtech Marine - press release |
