A flexible, ocean-going carrier with a well-earned reputation in the wind industry, BBC Chartering operates more than 120 multipurpose vessels from a global administrative coverage of 24 local offices. The company is equipped to serve even the smallest of ports – perfect for the remote locations where wind turbines are employed – and as the largest turbine carrier in the world, it continues to offer a superior level of commitment to the sector. In this issue of PES, we catch-up once again with Jens Meilvang, Executive Chartering Officer Division Windpower.
PES: Welcome back to PES magazine. How has business been since we last caught-up with you? And have there been any major company developments that you’d like to share with us?
Jens Meilvang: Both South and North America remain strong markets for us and Europe is still solid. In all, there are no big changes to report, although the Far East is difficult. We have the market very well covered, but it is in that particular region that we face challenges. There is volume over there, but the freight levels in terms of competition are very strong. However, because BBC has so many satellite offices in the Far East, we are able to keep the ships busy.
We have a newbuilding coming in about every month and a fleet which is growing, so now we have a total of around 135 vessels – a lot to cope with. Nevertheless, that is indicative of our growth and it’s part of our strategy. It’s our future too.
