Shipping
This page covers just some of the key products and services in our Shipping portfolio. See the GAC website page here for more.
Ship Agency
GAC is one of the world's largest ship agencies with a long standing reputation for quality service. We represent more than 3,500 Principals and handle more than 50,000 vessels annually through a worldwide network consisting of more than 300 GAC offices in 50+ countries and carefully selected network partners
Protecting Agency
Vessel owners and operators sometimes need to appoint a preferred agent to supervise the charterers' agency function and monitor port call operations.
GAC offers a scalable service to owners and operators ranging from provision of a simple independent report, to full involvement in expediting a port call.
Hub Agency
GAC's Global Hub Services (GHS) offer an integrated service package encompassing the coverage, experience and expertise of the Group's global network, to help its clients control and save on all their port call related expenses. GHS comprises the Global Disbursement Centre based in Dubai, supported by four regional Hub Agency Centres located in the United States, the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Singapore.
Husbandry Services
Getting crew members safely from origin to their ship and back again, no matter where in the world they may be, can be a complex operation. GAC Husbandry Services is a joint venture between GAC and Griffin providing a fully integrated package of time-saving and economical crew rotation management (flight + Airport-Deck-Airport services for crew) and Port (husbandry) services around the world.
Ship Supply Service
Time and money are key considerations for masters, owners and operators. That's why GAC pioneered its Ship Supply Service (SSS) over 25 years ago to provide the most efficient way to exchange officers and crew as well as deliver spares and provisions to vessels.
Canal and Straits Transits
Key waterways around the world can cut voyage time and costs by providing short-cut alternatives to sailing around large land masses. Wherever you go, GAC provides full service for vessels transiting such major waterways.
Bunker Fuels
With our strong market relationships, trusted suppliers, reliable up-to-date information and global reach, GAC Bunker Fuels acts as a focal point for nominations and deliveries globally.
Weather Solutions
GAC-SMHI Weather Solutions provides the global shipping industry with world-class weather performance solutions for safe and efficient navigation. Offering a range of customised products and meteorological expertise to ensure the safest and most economical way to guide vessels across the oceans.
Marine Training Solutions
GAC has joined forces with the world's most advanced maritime academic facility, the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI), to launch GAC Training & Service Solutions (GTSS) to provide innovative and cost saving training for the LNG, Seismic, Dry Bulk and tanker markets, as well as other commodity and maritime sectors.