Our technical department is the backbone of our ship management.

Through expert maintenance, innovation and compliance with the highest safety and environmental standards, it ensures efficient and precise technical operations.

Our expertise covers:

• Overseeing vessel maintenance and repairs.
• Planning and supervising Drydocking.
• Certifying vessels & executing surveys.
• Optimizing Fleet Efficiency.
• Maintaining the highest safety standards for crew and cargo.
• Enforcing environmental regulations and promoting sustainable practices.

From chartering to vessel employment and logistics, we streamline operations and monitor performance.

This ensures all parties fulfill their obligations efficiently.

To guarantee a smooth and successful delivery for every shipment we:

• Collect and verify all details of the agreed charter party.
• Inform all involved parties about the specifics of the vessel's upcoming deployment and ensure a clear understanding of their obligations under the agreed terms.
• Manage key logistical aspects of the shipment, including arranging fuel supplies (bunkering), appointing port agents, and coordinating freight movement.
• Handle all aspects of charter hire payments and collections.
• Ensure that the forthcoming employment of the vessel will be conducted smoothly and successfully, adhering strictly to the terms agreed upon in the fixture.

Golden Union's commercial services harness market data and industry insights to secure optimal cargo opportunities and negotiate favorable terms, ensuring maximum efficiency and profitability for our fleet.

We accomplish this by:

• Analyzing market data and their underlying trends.
• Consistently communicating with brokers and other shipping professionals to stay updated on market activity.
• Identifying the best cargoes for each vessel.
• Negotiating and finalizing agreements with charterers.

Committed to safety, we meticulously monitor vessel performance and ensure regulatory compliance.

Our comprehensive support includes crew assistance, equipment management, and high-quality maintenance during inspections and repairs.

We are dedicated to:

• Meticulously monitoring vessel performance and condition.
• Guaranteeing compliance with all national and international laws and regulations.
• Providing comprehensive support for navigational and satellite equipment.
• Attending vessels for audits, inspections, and dry-docking as required.
• Ensuring the quality, efficiency, and timely completion of maintenance and various works.

Always in line with international standards, we continuously refine HSQE procedures across all shipping operations.

This dedication drives continual improvement, ensuring the highest levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Our HSQE Department:

• Establishes, implements, and improves procedures to comply with ISM and ISPS Codes, MLC 2006 Convention, and ISO 14001:2004 Standard, both ashore and onboard.
• Develops and communicates company policies and procedures consistently.
• Assesses new amendments and risks to boost HSQE performance and awareness, working closely with department heads.
• Motivates managers and seagoing officers to continually improve safe operating systems.

We carefully select our crew by anticipating staffing needs, providing thorough training, and regularly evaluating performance to ensure a highly qualified and competent team that meets all regulatory and company standards.

We ensure this by:

• Implementing strategy on manning vessels.
• Monitoring current crew contracts, renewals and forecast future needs for all vessels.
• Identifying training gaps and providing in-depth training and professional development programs to ensure seafarers comply with STCW and MLC standards, while also meeting our own high company expectations.
• Evaluating crew performance to identify potential for promotion and ensure a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for all our seafarers.
• Rigorously evaluating crew candidates proposed by manning agencies to guarantee they meet our strict standards.