GAC, global logistics, shipping and marine service provider announced the launch of a new service for the offshore industry in India with the opening of an offshore logistics support facility at Kakinada, India.
With increasing power projects, fertilizer companies and a host of other industries moving in, Kakinada is also emerging as a hub for oil and gas exploration.
The new offshore logistics support facility therefore, makes it the area’s first and only provider of neutral services for the offshore and related activities of oil and gas contractors in and around the Kakinada, Yanam and West Godavari districts.
“As a major agency for many of the oil and gas companies, GAC India is now placed to give our clients the best in offshore logistics support,” said Paul Haegeman, GAC India’s Managing Director.
“Both locally and worldwide, the GAC Group combines its experience and expertise in ship agency, logistics and marine support to provide sufficient skills, knowledge and tools to meet the complex standards of the oil and gas industry worldwide, he added.
Located 1.5 km away from Kakinada port, the 10 000 m2 base provides storage and stacking space for drill rigs, platform supply vessels and auxiliary support vessels. The offshore logistics support is also designed to supply initial documentation to facilitate imports of such equipment.
“Offshore operations require a long-term commitment. Building a strong and close agent-client relationship is especially important in the oil and gas industries where the exploration and development activities can last from one to three years and more,” said Rajeswara Rao, branch manager, Kakinada in a statement.
