According to our policy statement, we are determined to operate all our vessels in the safest possible way and ensuring that all managed vessels are operated in accordance with:
- International requirements.
- Design requirements.
- Flag state and class requirements.
- Charterers´ requirements and most importantly the
- International Safety Management Code.
Our superintendents are responsible for monitoring the vessels´ condition and all aspects of their performance and operation, such as:
- Safe and efficient cargo handling and cargo conditioning.
- Planned and project maintenance.
- Regular condition assessment.
- Dry dock planning and supervision.
- Budget control.
- Certification and vetting.
Our solid relationships with first-class suppliers, workshops and marine service providers ensure that our principals consistently receive reliable and high-quality service at competitive prices.
Our highly qualified and capable Marine Commercial Operations teams closely monitor the commercial performance of managed vessels and the commercial risks faced by our Principals during the course of employment of their vessels.
Further management services provided by specialized staff are:
- Full Operation Management including Disbursement and freight and hire calculations
- Crew Management
- Project Management
- Marine Insurance
- Marine Safety Compliance
- Purchasing
- Information technology, including communication and planned maintenance systems.
Crew Management
Unicom is the crewing arm of the Sovcomflot fleet and we offer complete crew management services to all types of vessels including arctic and Baltic ice class tankers, LNG and LPG carriers via our crewing offices located in:
- Vladivostok
- Novorossiysk
- St. Petersburg
- Moscow
In order to provide properly qualified seafarers we ensure careful screening and section procedures ahead of employment. In addition, we provide continuous education and training ashore as well as onboard.
We take the highest interest and pride in our seafarers as well as in their working environment and satisfaction in order to maintain high retention rates and continuity of service on the customer’s fleet.
