AEC has an extensive network within the South American steel industry. Brazil has for quite some years not exported large volume of steel product, apart from one certain steel plant that was built mainly for export purposes. However, with the weaker Brazilian Real and a decline in the internal Brazilian steel demand more local steel mills have returned […]
AEC owned vessels are all Double-Hull vessels with and are what is called Open Hatch types with Box-Shaped holds . The Double-Hull does not only provide increased safety but the design also allows the interior of the holds to be Box-Shaped. Box-Shaped holds are considerably better for cargoes like Steel Products, Unitised and General Cargo. […]
The fleet vessel, MV “AEC Belief” 33,540 deadweight, built 2004, safely carried a full cargo of grain on a long haul voyage with approximate 40 days at sea. Grain cargoes are hygroscopic and require utmost care, especially during long voyages with large variations in air and water temperatures and weather conditions. During the vessel’s […]
On the 8th of May the successful launching of MV AEC Courage took place in Japan. The drycargo vessel is approximate 38,000 deadweight with double-hull, wide hatches, semi box shaped holds and includes all modern feature and extras to trade efficiently in the worldwide market. The ceremony was attended by a delegation led by Lars-Peter […]
The fleet vessel, MV AEC Diligence 31,189 deadweight, built 2002, completed a successful dry-docking and special survey in April 2015. AEC’s technical managers, SeaQuest attended the vessel whilst in dry-dock and supervised the high quality maintenance carried out. Apart from the usual dry-dock works carried out, all cargo spaces were treated to maintain the usual, […]
Loading and discharging at the East Coast of South America or the U.S. East Coast at times require own equipment at ports that do not always have what is needed to load and discharge the bulk cargoes. AEC has exclusive access to various sets of grabs strategically situated along the two coasts. In total AEC […]
The fleet vessel, MV “AEC Belief” 33,540 deadweight, built 2004, underwent a successful dry-docking and special survey completed in February 2015. AEC’s technical managers, SeaQuest, with whom AEC’s enjoys a close, strategic relationship, attended the vessel on-site to supervise and ensure maintenance was carried out to strict quality standards. A subsequent condition survey of the vessel […]
AEC is constantly preparing for the future and is currently in stage 5 of the outlined company strategy plan. With great support from it’s investors, the Group is constantly being formed and aligned. The Dry Cargo segment has reached a historical low where prudent management and proper long term views are important factors for success going forward. Quality […]
AEC continue to be active supplying Brazil and have had six full inboard shipments so far this year. Admittedly Brazil is facing political difficulties lately and many things should be changed for the country to prosper in a way it deserves. However, the country has been through many difficult phases over time and will always […]
AEC has entered it’s new premises in the Bahamas with the establishment of ‘AEC House’. The building serves as the Group’s Head Quarters and offers modern office space and meetings facilities. The address is: Agriculture & Energy Carriers AEC House Building 6, Western Road Mount Pleasant Village P.O. Box N-7776-283 Nassau Bahamas