EPS: Investing in decarbonization, crew well-being

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Eastern Pacific Shipping are walking the talk when it comes to investing in decarbonisation of its fleet and the wellbeing of its crew.

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) offices on the 38th floor in the Millenia Tower offer a panoramic view of the Strait of Singapore, but the view is not only spectacular, it also illustrates one of the key advantages for the company being located in the Lion City.

The shipping lane a few miles from his office is of such strategic importance that during the year almost all of the 152 ships in the EPS fleet currently on the water will pass by, whether in transit, bunkering, port calls or for measurements and repair work. This offers a unique opportunity to visit the ships and meet the crew on board without having to hop on a plane to a distant port.

Speaking to Seatrade Maritime for the Singapore Special Report, EPS CEO Cyril Ducau explains that proximity to the vessels and crew is a massive differentiating factor for Singapore as a location as the company is so much closer to what drives the business and makes it successful. “Being physically here and being able to go to the ships regularly is key,” he says. This means people in a variety of roles can visit the company’s ships, including technical staff, executives, but also those in corporate service roles, so they can experience first-hand the industry they work in.

EPS is also able to frequently bring customer and charterer representatives on board vessels. Many such as BHP, Rio Tinto and CMA CGM also have a strong presence in Singapore. “It’s very easy to organize,” says Ducau. “When you are in Hamburg, Oslo or even Athens, it quickly becomes much more demanding. These are major ports, but they are not at a crossroads on important global trade routes.”

Pick up a printed copy of the Sea Asia 2023 Special Report at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, April 25-27

Source: News Network

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