Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG

Times are changing for Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG and not just in the world in which the German shipowner operates, writes Holly Birkett. #shipping

We are happy to share the successful installation and operational deployment of Rotor Sails on the Chinook Oldendorff. Through a joint agreement first announced in December 2023, our vessel transports Elk Valley Resources steelmaking coal from the Port of Vancouver to customers across the Pacific Ocean. Equipped with Norsepower Rotor Sails™, the Chinook Oldendorff harnesses wind energy to generate additional thrust, expecting to reduce fuel consumption on transpacific routes by about 10-15%. Learn more about this project on our website: https://lnkd.in/e-C4k-zu

At Oldendorff Carriers, we are dedicated to fostering continuous learning and career advancement. Recently, we supported our Director of Operations in Singapore, Thomas Antony, in completing the Maritime Leadership Programme by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and SMU-ExD Executive Development. The 10-day programme, spread over 3 months, included 4 modules, with one held overseas in Copenhagen. It offered valuable insights into emerging industry challenges and opportunities for growth and networking within the maritime sector. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of these experiences on our operations and leadership.

We are proud to share that one of our Masters, Captain Reda Elnadoury, was awarded the Seafarer Award by The Mission to Seafarers in Singapore last week. Our crew plays a vital role in advancing diversity and inclusion on board, and Captain Elnadoury’s dedication to the “Empowering Diversity” initiative and commitment to supporting our cadet program made this recognition well-deserved. A sincere thank you to The Mission to Seafarers for organizing such a meaningful event, recognizing seafarers from around the world. We truly appreciate the support they provide to the women and men on board who keep our operations running smoothly.

We are proud to be featured in the "Navigating the Future of Shipping" news-style programme, produced by ITN Business. In our segment, we highlight innovative technologies and strategic partnerships that are helping us drive sustainability in the dry bulk shipping industry.   At Oldendorff Carriers, we recognize our responsibility to not only enhance our own operations but contribute to the decarbonization of the entire sector. By putting our knowledge into action and working closely with clients and research partners, we aim to make a broader impact. Our goal is to share our learnings with the wider maritime community, helping the sector become smarter and more sustainable.   The programme features key industry and news-style reports along with sponsored editorial profiles and can be watched at the ITN Content Hub. 

Setting a New Benchmark in Dry Bulk Shipping Operations Operational excellence and safety are critical to the future of dry shipping. At Oldendorff Carriers we have embraced the Dry Bulk Management Standard (DryBMS) to elevate our processes and ensure safer, more sustainable operations. On September 30th, join our Director of QHSE, Deepak Gupta, invited by the DBCE management at the DBCE Webinar as he discusses how the DryBMS framework, developed in collaboration with leading industry bodies, shipowners, managers, and risk experts, is transforming industry standards. Learn about the key components of the framework – Performance, People, Plant, and Process – and how it provides a comprehensive approach to self-assessment and continuous improvement. Registration is free and available through the DBCE website.

At Oldendorff Carriers, we are proud to join the global maritime community in celebrating #MaritimeDay on September 26, 2024! This year’s theme, “Navigating the Future: Safety First!”, perfectly reflects our ongoing commitment to enhancing safety, security, and environmental protection in everything we do. As we look ahead to the future of maritime innovation, we stand firmly alongside the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) efforts to make the seas safer and greener for all. Let's sail forward together, always putting safety first! #SafeWithUs #OldendorffCarriers

We end this week with a beautiful sunrise photo sent to us by Capt. Radoslaw Kowalski on the MV Eike Oldendorff (38,521 tdw built 2017). the photo was taken in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. #oldendorffcarriers

This lovely drone video of our transshipment operation in Go Gia, Vietnam was sent to us by ETO Malcom Serrano on the Sarah Oldendorff (119,406 TDW built 2013). #oldendorffcarriers

This lovely photo of the of the Kai Oldendorff loading in Trombetas, Brazil was taken by a drone and sent to us by ETO Darko Srbis. #oldendorffcarriers