sets positive impulses
GALLEY-SPECIFIC TAILWIND
OUR EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE
obtained during this time enableus to provide a vessel’s crew withbalanced & healthy food whiletaking the crew´s cultural & religious characteristics into account.
As costs are agreed upon in a traceable manner, our activitiescan effectively be focused on a high degree of service & attentionto detail.
OCTOPUS OCEAN´s entire operation is based on dispositive functions and a strategic provisions procurement. Assured via a fixed service charge, the crew´s victualling rate remains untouched at any time.
The budget and the achieved savings are always visualized for the crew.
Purchasing is a key factor
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We conduct daily, comprehensive market & price analysis.
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Implementing well-prepared tenders (RFQ) and negotiations.
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Rejecting any dependence on suppliers, as well as price lists / price agreements for periods of time.
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Selecting suppliers based on quality characteristics.
Financial transparency
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Our primary objective is to provide comprehensive purchasing details.
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Ensuring that the Captain is fully, clearly and unambiguously involved.
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That there is absolute traceability.
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It is not just a question of expensive / cheap, but rather a targeted classification of the value of the provision and its justified quality.
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This also includes budget planning, discount clauses, exchange rates applied, complaints & final invoice amounts on a net basis.
Every discount always belongs to the crew!
Shipowner´s interests
& targets
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We know the requirements of the MLC and interpret it professionally.
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Implementing the specifications in culinary terms exceeding it with regard to craftsmanship.
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Providing impulses & perspectives for the galley team to maintain their full acceptance by the crew throughout the contract period.
Social responsibility
It is a matter close to our
hearts to respect:
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Origin of the ship's crew
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Religious background & habits
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Cultural traditions
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Personal health needs (if applicable)
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Team-building activities such as BBQs
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Offering individual training to dapt the repertoire of prepared meals to the expectations of the diverse crew.