Trade Commodities and FFA.
with Great lakes Shipping.
Ship Services:
Ship Management & Technical Services
We provide technical support that help keep vessels safe and in an ideal condition for operations. We also ensure that vessels are in optimum performance levels with minimal downtime. We make this possible through a dedicated team of expert. We continuously monitor the performance of each vessel proactively.
Our experienced team provides a complete range of technical, commercial, procurement, crewing and safety services for dedicated cement carriers, general cargo vessels, bulk carriers, barges, mini bulk carriers, superamax, panamax, capes etc. Our office in India meet the highest standards and accreditations for quality, knowledge and, safety.
Our knowledge and understanding of the industry coupled with our versatility ensures that ship owners and operators can take advantage of our wide range of services.
We offer the below services:
Technical Management
- Full technical management of vessels
- Technical inspections for owners, insurers, bareboat charterers
- Superintendence for emergency or scheduled repairs and dry docking
- On / off hire surveys
- Ship specific, computerized planned maintenance system
- Ensuring availability of correct spares on board
- Periodic analysis of fuel and lubricants
- Monitoring of peak performance metrics
- Regular inspections of the vessels and implementation of timely corrective action
Safety & Security
- Office and shipboard audits for compliance with international standards and owners’ QA systems
- SMS audits for compliance with ISM and ISO standards
- Onboard safety and security training of ship’s staff
- Transit security – tracking, risk management, vessel hardening
- Emergency ncident management including crisis media response management
Dry Dock, Repair & New building
- Shipyard supervision of new buildings, conversions and retrofits
- Full supervision of ship repairs or dry dockings including procurement of spares and paints
- Afloat repairs in transit
- New building plan approvals
- Machinery and equipment selection and procurement
Insurance
- Placing of insurance cover at competitive rates
- Hull and Machinery, War Risk, Loss of Hire, On Deck cover, P&I
- Dynamic management of War Risk
- Full claims handling
Ship Broking & Commercial Services
- Dry cargo chartering & operations for cargoes and vessels from 1,500 MT up to Capesize
- Voyage and time charters, COAs, spot, short- and long-term employment
- Freight brokerage covering most Indian ports and the Indian Ocean region
- Regional expertise: PG, WCI, ECI, South Africa, Indo-India, India-China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka
- Focus on cement, steel, and power sector cargoes: coal, petcoke, limestone, gypsum, iron ore, cement, clinker
- Highly experienced shipbroking and commercial services team committed to exceeding client expectations
Commercial Management Services for Shipowners:
- Advice on chartering strategies
- Sourcing optimal employment for vessels
- Negotiating charter party contracts
- Instructing the vessel Master on charter party terms
- Appointment and liaison with port agents
- Vessel monitoring for charter party compliance
- Post-fixture and account tracking
- Demurrage and dispatch calculations
- Voyage reporting and analysis
- Marine fuel supply, including bunker evaluation, supplier nomination, invoice handling, and payments
Manning/Crew Management
- Focus on qualified and experienced crew for safe and smooth vessel operations
- Crew management at the forefront of day-to-day vessel activities
Port & Marine Services
GLS delivers comprehensive port and marine solutions across the Indian Ocean region, combining tech.
Marine Surveys & Port Captaincy Services
We provide professional marine surveys on behalf of manufacturing industries, ship owners, charterers, cargo interests, and underwriters in India and overseas. Our surveys are carried out by experienced Master Mariners and Marine Engineers equipped to handle complex operational and technical requirements.
Our services include hull and machinery surveys, cargo inspections, and condition assessments for ship owners, charterers, shippers, receivers, and average adjusters. We also deploy Port Captains and Marine Superintendents to attend vessels at major ports throughout the Indian Ocean, ensuring smooth port operations and regulatory compliance.
Key Services:
- Hull and machinery surveys
- Cargo inspection and condition surveys
- Attendance on behalf of owners, charterers, and insurers
- Port captaincy and marine superintendent services
Dredging Consultancy & Project Management
GLS brings over a decade of hands-on experience in capital, maintenance, and rock dredging projects. Our team has supported dredging contractors and port authorities in leadership roles across operations, business development, tendering, estimation, and project management.
We offer end-to-end dredging consultancy, from feasibility studies and tender preparation to execution support and performance auditing.
Dredging Services Include:
- Dredging project feasibility studies
- Project risk assessment
- Preparation and evaluation of tender documents
- Tendering and bid evaluation support
- Project estimation and execution assistance
- Contract and dispute support, including arbitration
- Construction monitoring and supervision
- Quantity certification
- Preparation of project documentation
- Geotechnical and geophysical investigations
- Project planning and resource management
- Auditing of dredging works
- Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Setting up standardized dredging operations for startups
Pilotage, Harbour Craft & Mooring Services
GLS supports port and terminal operations through reliable marine manpower and equipment solutions.
Additional Services:
- Provision of experienced and qualified marine pilots
- Outsourcing of harbour crafts including tugs, pilot boats, and mooring boats
- Competent and efficient mooring services