Company / People and approach # About Grand Ocean Founded in Hong Kong in 2017, Grand Ocean Marine and Offshore Service Co., Ltd supports shipowners, ship managers, charterers and offshore operators. Shipboard engineering experience, shore-based technical management and spare-parts supply come together around the vessel's condition, port arrangements and schedule. [Discuss your requirements](https://v0-preview-mu-seven.vercel.app/en/contact#inquiry) [Credentials and scope ↗](https://v0-preview-mu-seven.vercel.app/en/capabilities) ## Built around vessel operations Headquartered in Hong Kong, the service network includes Shanghai, Qingdao, Zhoushan, Guangzhou and Dalian. Earlier operations also established a Shenzhen office and supply network. Workshops, warehousing and transport support repairs, maintenance, reconditioning, retrofits and supplies. Working with clients' superintendents means coordinating technical work, parts and progress reporting. Support extends to inspections, dry-dock supervision and procurement, helping the shore office assess equipment condition and plan the required work. ## Support in port, in dry dock and at sea Riding squads can work in port or sail with a vessel by project arrangement. Published company material describes technicians holding relevant seaman's documents. Assignments cover planned maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency repairs and inspections; mobilisation depends on the vessel, port, personnel and boarding arrangements. Pre-docking teams can help finalise repair specifications and perform thermography or vibration checks. During the work, they coordinate with the superintendent and yard and report progress and parts requirements. A 24/7 service and consultation channel supports communication; attendance timing is agreed for each assignment. ## Marine, offshore and cruise Three business teams address different operating environments, supported by technical, procurement and supply coordination. - Marine: technical services, inspections, damage surveys, consultation and related broking support for owners, managers and charterers. - Offshore: technical support for offshore drilling and production platforms and China's offshore wind operations. - Cruise: marine technical services, instrument calibration, water analysis, hotel supplies and technical spare parts. ## Shipboard and shore-based experience The profiles below preserve the company's published team biographies. Titles and experience figures describe those records at publication, rather than a newly verified staffing list. The technical team confirms personnel and project responsibilities for each enquiry. ## Gerry Gao Listed as Managing Director, Gerry worked as a seagoing chief engineer before moving into technical superintendence and founding Grand Ocean in 2017. His published profile recorded 25 years in the marine industry, including ten in ship-management technical roles and supervision of dry-dock repairs and modifications on more than 40 vessels. ## Larry Liu Listed as Deputy Managing Director, Larry moved from shipboard engineering into marine insurance assessment and technical management. His work covered supplies, services, crewing, chartering, sale and purchase, insurance and invoicing for European shipping businesses in China. The profile recorded 15 years supporting cargo and cruise operations and membership of shipbroking and procurement professional bodies. ## Jitao Duan Listed as Technical Manager, Jitao's profile recorded eight years as a seagoing chief engineer and ten as a project manager supporting owners, managers and operators. His experience included vessels in service, dry docking, emergency repairs and the technical management of older ships. ## Yuanzhao Zhu Listed as Technical Director, Yuanzhao progressed from cadet to chief engineer. His profile recorded 15 years at sea, more than 12 in shore-based superintendence and over 30 vessel dry-dock and retrofit projects. He also handled newbuilding deliveries, second-hand vessel takeovers and handovers between owners or managers. ## Steve Nolan Listed as Technical Advisor, Steve's career covered shipboard engineering, chief-engineer duties, technical superintendence, dry docking and newbuilding management. The published biography recorded motor and steam qualifications. Project work included the FSO Asia / Africa conversions and bulk carriers, container ships, tankers, rail-car carriers, offshore supply vessels, ro-ro and passenger vessels. ## Joshua Qiu Listed as Commercial Manager, Joshua's profile recorded 15 years in the marine industry, including 12 in procurement and supply-chain management. This background supports the parts, materials and commercial coordination required by technical assignments. ## Safety, professionalism, quality and efficiency The company's stated values place customer satisfaction, employee development and technical knowledge at the centre of its work. Caring for people, continuing to learn and applying practical experience support decisions about quality, efficiency and operating cost. Published material also describes experience working with yards in mainland China and Hong Kong. Where a job relies on process, product or manufacturer approvals, the applicable documents should be checked against its equipment, materials and scope. ## Building the service network Published milestones trace the development from a small client base to offices, supply chains, warehouses and specialist workshops. - Before 2017: early material describes a small independent operation assisting selected clients, preceding the Hong Kong company's establishment. - 2017: Grand Ocean was registered in Hong Kong and established its head-office operation. - 2018: Shanghai and Qingdao offices opened, consolidating mainland services. - 2019: the Shenzhen office opened as service and ship-supply chains developed. - 2020: warehouses in Hong Kong, Qingdao, Shenzhen and Shanghai entered service. - 2021: new Shanghai and Qingdao workshops developed laser-cladding and plate heat-exchanger services. - 2022: additional contracted work accompanied continued service expansion. - 2023: electrical and automation services expanded; DNV signed the laser-cladding procedure document and LRQA issued the three management-system certifications. - 2024: Zhoushan operations and the main-engine service base developed, with additional workshop capacity. The earlier record also noted cooperation with Nakashima and SKF. ## Directions for further development Published plans called for continued laser-cladding research, closer relationships with existing clients, exploration of smart repair equipment with Jimei and Shanghai Maritime universities, and technician training with Hong Kong's Labour Department. These remain stated development directions here; specific partnerships should be described according to projects actually undertaken and announced. ## Discuss your vessel's requirements Share the vessel name or IMO number, equipment model, fault or maintenance requirement, port and intended schedule. The technical team can coordinate the next assessment for repair, inspection, dry docking or supply. Contact tech@grand-ocean.hk. — Next step ## Tell us about your vessel and schedule. Send your port, vessel or IMO, equipment model, required date and available photos or drawings. Our team will discuss the scope and arrangements. 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