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.
Key factor - purchasing
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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.
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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
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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.
Simple processes
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We promote the widespread use of systems.
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Our structured order form is the basis for correct warehouse organization.
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Materials management is made easier and saves resources.
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It is not only the hardware that requires care, but also the software, the craftsmanship, the skill & the professional ethos.
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The galley team comes alive through our fundamental technical support.
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By giving them access to manual information & personal development.
Culinary benefits
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The specific training in the kitchen is the familiarization with a task directly at the workplace, in contrast to theoretical training in a school or or seminar.
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The expression "learning by doing" means roughly the same thing. What has been learned is applied immediately.
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Theoretical knowledge is transformed into practical skills.
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Learners internalize the material. They quickly recognize how well they have understood the material and where they need to practice for it.
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The chef remains part of his team during the training phase and can be supported by his colleagues.
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The galley crew already achieve results for the seafarer during their training.
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On-the-job training is inexpensive and uncomplicate i.e. companies do not need additional premises for it.
