GAC Training & Service Solutions (GTSS)
GAC's Joint Venture Company with the NMCI-GAC Training & Service Solutions (GTSS)
GAC is the world's leading provider of shipping, logistics, marine and related services - wherever you go Since it started operations in the mid-1950s in Kuwait, the Group has steadily expanded its geographical coverage and range of operations to serve customers around the world. Today, it is a truly global operator serving the shipping, logistics, marine and related industries on all continents.
GAC delivers on its promises with day-to-day activities that represent value for money, quality, continuity, innovation and global reach, offering services that seamlessly combine its expertise and experience in the shipping, logistics, marine and related fields.
More than 8,000 employees around the world, with close to 300 offices speaking most of the world's major languages and representing most of the world's cultures, make up the GAC community. Wherever you go, you will find GAC professionals dedicated to working together to provide the best possible service as they worK.
Powered by the National Maritime College of Ireland
When you're operating in a billion dollar terminal, with a ship worth USD 225 million and cargo valued at USD 25 million, you need the best people to protect your interests - and the best people are delivered through the best training.
GAC has joined forces with the world's most advanced maritime academic facility, the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI), to launch GAC Training & Service Solutions (GTSS) to provide innovative and cost saving training for the LNG and tanker markets, as well as other commodity and maritime sectors.
State-of-the-art
We deliver world-class training for seafarers and shore-based personnel by combining the expertise of respected industry experts with state-of-the-art facilities. The College's USD 100 million facility in County Cork, Ireland - just a short flight from London's Heathrow airport - offers:
- A suite of 17 bridge, engine room, fleet work, VTS and GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress & Safety System) simulators, including one with 360 degree imaging;
- Fully operational full-sized ship engine and control rooms;
- Welding and electrical workshops and mechanical engineering facilities;
- Return To Scene (R2S) digital photographic imaging;
- A survival pool;
- Full fire fighting training facilities.
Flexibility
GTSS delivers expertise with flexibility, with courses available:
- at the college's 10-acre waterside campus
- on site at your own location
- online.
Our vision is to couple the very best in maritime training with solutions to the demands the shipping industry, by providing a portfolio of innovative courses that supports terminal and jetty operations.
To learn more, contact us at nmci@gacworld.com
Press Release
MAJOR INTERNATIONAL JOINT TRAINING VENTURE ANNOUNCED FOR NMCI
Courses will be provided at the NMCI, online, and at the client’s location or any combination thereof, with course content developed and delivered by experts in maritime training. GTSS will be supported by the faculty of the NMCI and specialist contract lecturers. Virtual ‘real time’ experiences will be created through the use of digital imagery captured inside LNG shore tanks, ships’ tanks, cargo manifold, CCR and other areas.
Christer Sjodoff, Vice President, GAC Solutions said:
“An introduction and subsequent visit to the National Maritime College of Ireland, in February 2009 provided the impetus for this development. GAC was searching for a partner to provide bespoke LNG training courses for key clients. A subsequent visit to an LNG terminal identified the linkage and opportunities between training and jetty operations. Discussions and workshops, both formal and informal followed. It soon became apparent that GAC Training & Service Solutions would provide a bridge and platform to new markets whilst consolidating and strengthening our footprint in existing ones.”
Common to GAC and NMCI is that both partners have a ‘can do’ attitude. This makes decision making a positive process.
For GAC, our partnership with NMCI means that we have a physical asset (the college) within the business model which provides the base for our activities and which generates opportunities. It permits vertical integration within our portfolio of shipping services. Our customers benefit from the innovative training that we are able to deliver, such as Return to Scene (R2S) applications.”
Conor Mowlds, Manager, NMCI Services continued:
“In June of 2008 the National Maritime College of Ireland set up its Commercial Division (NMCIS Services) with the aim of increasing services to industry and optimising the college’s world class, state of the art, training facilities. From the outset our business policy has been to offer training to niche maritime sectors by forming strategic partnerships that enhance our currency with industry and gives us access to new markets. Armed with this knowledge, our colleagues in the Irish government’s dedicated maritime development agency, the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO), introduced us to GAC in early 2009.
For the NMCI, our joint venture company with one of the world’s leading shipping solutions providers ensures access to a global stage and moves us further towards our goal of becoming a world centre of excellence for maritime training. Specialising in the petrochemical, gas and commodities markets, GAC Training & Service Solutions, powered by the NMCI, combines cutting edge digital fixed asset capturing technology (R2S) supported by some of the world’s leading experts to provide the bridge and the platform for safe and efficient training and jetty services.”
GTSS:
(a) the name and legal form of the company – GAC Training and Service Solutions Limited t/a GAC Training & Service Solutions, a limited liability company
(b) place of registration of the company and the number with which it is registered – Cork, Ireland with company number 479778
(c) address of the registered office of the company – National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, Ireland
